CHICAGO, IL, October 9, 2018 – Conlon & Dunn Public Strategies, one of the Midwest’s leading public affairs firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Patrice Stanley to its team as vice president. Stanley is a seasoned policy and political professional with a record of success in government relations, executive leadership, and campaign management […]
On Friday, June 29th, Conlon & Dunn hosted this year’s cohort from the University of Chicago’s Summer Links program. Kevin Conlon presented on the topic of social sector innovation and advancing social change through the government sector. Launched by University Community Service Center Founding Director Michelle Obama in 1997, Summer Links is a 10-week social […]
Forefront has named Conlon & Dunn Public Strategies to the list of consultants for its Mission Sustainability Initiative (MSI). Forefront brings grantmakers, nonprofits, and their advisors together to build the social sector in Illinois. Its MSI initiative is designed to positively impact the capacity, effectiveness, and financial health of the Chicago area nonprofit sector by […]
On June 24, 2018, NBC Nightly News featured a wonderful story about Maryville Academy’s St. Monica program. This innovative and successful program keeps mothers struggling with substance abuse and their children together in a safe and stable environment throughout the recovery process. In addition to providing substance abuse treatment, the program strengthens families by providing […]
Conlon & Dunn is proud to sponsor the 4th annual Chicago Science Fest, presented by the Illinois Science Council. Under the leadership of our good friend and colleague Monica Metzler, the ISC is doing tremendous work to make science fun and understandable for everyone! The Fest, which will take place from May 8-May 16, is […]
Hyde Park Youth Symphony (HPYS) Board President Linda Diamond Shapiro (on right) congratulates outgoing Board Chair Caryl Goût (on left) with a HPYS Special Distinguished Service Award for “Re-making the Hyde Park Youth Symphony into the viable arts organization it is today,” during the HPYSʼs annual Spring Preludes Benefit at the William Eckhardt Research Center, […]
The Harris Mentor Program is presenting the first annual Harris Leadership Symposium on April 27th from 1-5:30 pm at the Harris School for Public Policy. Conlon & Dunn’s own Linda Diamond Shapiro will serve on a panel for the opening discussion. The theme of this inaugural symposium will be “Leadership through Communication,” and Linda and […]
On Friday, March 16th, Chicago’s Irish Fellowship Club awarded Kevin Conlon its Richard J. Daley award at the Club’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. Chairman of the Board Chris Kozicki presented the award, which recognizes major contributions to the Irish Fellowship Club and Chicago’s Irish community. Kevin has been a member of the Club throughout […]
A new state law makes it possible for Maryville’s Children’s Health Care Center to help even more children make the transition from hospital to home. Sister Catherine Ryan, the executive director of Maryville, explained that the new state law will reduce waiting lists and allow the center to keep beds reserved for patients who may […]
