Enriching lives and strengthening communities in Illinois through lifelong learning
The Illinois Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, makes grants and creates educational opportunities that bring together humanities scholars and people from all walks of life to reflect, think critically, and actively exchange ideas.Coming in Fall 2008, our next year-long, statewide series...
All-Consuming: Conversations on Oil and Water
- See Photos from 2008 Public Humanities Award Benefit Luncheon Honoring Carlos Tortolero
Mr. Tortolero, President and Founder of the National Museum of Mexican Art, was honored April 24, 2008.
- $117,308 in Grants Made to 16 Nonprofits
Funded projects include an exhibition on the suburban Mexican American community in West Chicago, an archeology project in Kampsville, and more.
- See the new documentary At the Death House Door Wednesday, 5/28 at Thorne Auditorium at 7 PM
The Public Square at the IHC’s Civic Cinema series presents a screening and discussion featuring Rev. Carroll Pickett and Rob Warden
- Closed!... IHC Community Grant Application Workshop in Chicago (6/6) is full
- Apply to become a 2009-2010 IHC Road Scholar... Deadline: June 15, 2008
