Ron Turner talks with James Patterson, President of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, serving four counties in Northern Illinois by providing grants, training, and nonprofit support resources to organizations helping local residents. Patterson discusses the foundation’s community grants program, which distributes more than $1.7 million annually, along with workshops, grant guidance, office hours, and online resources. He also shares how budgeting and evaluation training help nonprofits strengthen operations and improve outcomes. Patterson highlights funding opportunities, neighborhood grants, and the Illinois Gives tax credit. The foundation received a record 202 grant applications this year, underscoring growing community needs and nonprofit demand. (CFNIL.ORG)
Original airdate: 10/18/2026
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
