MEDIA CONTACT Mary Kate Franz 312.919.4620 marykate@risestrategygroup.com COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO UPLIFT NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS  In partnership with the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, scholarship will provide opportunities for students pursuing a career in Chicago’s housing industry Chicago, IL – Community Investment Corporation (CIC), a Chicago non-profit lender that […] Read More

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Neighborhood Forum! We were thrilled to welcome over 150 attendees to an evening of resource sharing, networking with fellow borrowers, and hearing from dynamic speakers shaping housing in our communities. A special thank you to our resource fair participants—the Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance (NBOA), the […] Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTMary Kate FranzRise Strategy Group312.919.4620E: marykate@risestrategygroup.com COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES $322 MILLION LOAN POOL TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSINGChicago’s Banking Community Rallies to Support Local Investment, Strengthening Affordable Rental Housing Development CHICAGO – Community Investment Corporation (CIC), a Chicago nonprofit lender dedicated to financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of […] Read More

Mural Design – The Wintrust Mural Building  CIC is pleased to announce a call for artists to design a mural for the Wintrust Mural Building, highly visible from the iconic Interstate 90 (I-90). This project aims to celebrate CIC’s mission and the lasting impact of preserving affordable rental housing in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Interested artists should review […] Read More

CIC 50th Anniversary Gala — December 5, 2024 | 5-9 pm Thank you for joining us as we celebrated 50 incredible years of impact and connection at CIC. Your presence and support marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we were truly grateful for your partnership. Together, we honored the legacy we’ve built […] Read More

Summer’s in full swing, and CIC has a full calendar of upcoming training opportunities to sharpen your property management and ownership skills. Join us for an upcoming in-person certificate class or virtual webinar! CIC’s classes introduce current and aspiring property managers and owners to the knowledge and skills required to efficiently operate and manage their […] Read More

Leodus Thomas Jr., a local developer and longstanding CIC borrower, recently celebrated the renovation of an 8-unit property in the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago. CIC had the honor to serve as a lender for this project which, in addition to providing much-needed affordable units, serves as an anchor corner lot property in the Galewood community. Before CIC’s […] Read More

Join CIC for an engaging discussion at our 2024 Neighborhood Forum! Make new connections with more than 200 developers, owners, managers, brokers, and lenders. Share knowledge and best practices for owning and operating neighborhood real estate while addressing the challenges of rising operational costs. The event includes a panel discussion followed by a networking reception. […] Read More