Case studies —
and stories from the frontlines
TRANSPARENCY
#314
ELECTRIFY
#315
HALLWAY DIPLOMACY
#316
THE SHRINE
#317
The Oldest Continuing Italian American Church in Chicago Sustains Services and Fundraising during the Pandemic
CRADLE TO GRAVE
#318
A Municipality Targets a Wealth of Social and Economic Benefits by Wooing a Major Four-Year University
FREEDOM
#319
A National Advocacy Group Looks for Common Ground in Unfriendly Territory
ESSENTIAL
#320
A Top-Tier U.S. Transportation Employer with a Critical COVID-19 Role Scrambles in Days to Alleviate Passenger Fears
LA COMUNIDAD
#321
An International Touring Troup of 100 Members Builds a Lifetime of Connections in Mexico City
NEW LEAF
#322
A 30-Year-Old Nonprofit Makes Way for a New Generation of Leadership without Losing its Past
RAILROADED #323
Eight Illinois Communities Stand Up to a $31 Billion “Big Rail” Merger
#324
HELPING OUR HEROES #324
A Foundation Launched by Local Business Leaders Provides First Responders with Extensive Support
20/20 VISION #325
A Professional Association with a 100-Year Legacy Steps Confidently into Social Media and Digital Communications
PAYING IT FORWARD #326
A National Infrastructure Leader Launches a Partner Alliance to Deepen Relationships with Minority- or Women- Owned Businesses
A Hospitality Leader Supports First Responders, Members of the Military, and the Compassionate Care of Children
LIFELINES #327
TRANSFORMATION #328
A Local Mid-Western Town Discovers How to Leverage Social Media - and Changes the Public Narrative on a Divisive Issue
GHOSTED #329
The Dupage Water Commission Finally Gets a Seat at the Negotiation Table with the City of Chicago
BONGAPALOOZA #330
An Enterprising Team Helps Community-Based Groups Secure Licensing and Approvals to Launch a State’s First Wave of Cannabis Businesses
DEFLECTION #331