Varied Contributions

While The McCormick Foundation focuses on initiatives related to the protection and education of the First Amendment, it also supports a multitude of organizations and places around the city of Chicago and in Illinois. Even today, McCormick continues to be an influence in several communities. 
  • McCormick Place in downtown Chicago
  • McCormick Tribune Plaza/ Skating Rink in Millennium Park
  • The Robert McCormick Bear Habitat in Lincoln Park Zoo
  • McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University
  • The U-505 Submarine Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
  • Chicago Children’s Choir
  • McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse on the Chicago River
  • The Chicago River Museum
  • Several early childhood centers
  • Several organizations for improved healthcare in Chicago