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The City Club of Chicago, Illinois' premier public affairs forum since 1903, providing a forum for the discussion of civic and public affairs, from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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April 17, 2024 Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords City Club event description: Former Congresswoman Gabby GiffordsFormer Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords understands what it’s like to face overwhelming barriers. Today she leads Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization she co-founded. Giffords is a nonprofit organization that shifts culture, changes policies, and challenges injustice, inspiring Americans across the country […]
April 9, 2024 Getting It Right: Civilian Oversight & Accountability of the Chicago Police Department – Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten (COPA) and President Anthony Driver (CCPSA) City Club event description: Join Andrea Kersten, Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and Anthony Driver, President of the Community Commission for Public Safety and […]
March 18, 2024 Intergenerational Insights: A Philanthropic Fireside Chat – Join John Palfrey, Andrea Sáenz and Dion Dawson for an insightful discussion on executive leadership and strategies for future-proofing the philanthropic sector City Club event description: John PalfreyJohn Palfrey is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest […]
March 14, 2024 Marie Lynn Miranda – Chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago – In conversation with Michael Fassnacht City Club event description: Marie Lynn MirandaMarie Lynn Miranda, a leader in geospatial health informatics, took office as the 10th chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago in July 2023. She also is a faculty member in […]
March 11, 2024 Eileen O’Neill Burke – Candidate – Cook County State’s Attorney City Club event description: Eileen O’Neill BurkeRetired Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke is a candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney. A lifelong Democrat and fourth generation Chicagoan, Eileen O’Neill was born and raised on the Northwest side by a single mother after her […]
March 7, 2024 Clayton Harris III – Candidate – Cook County State’s Attorney City Club event description: Clayton Harris IIIClayton Harris III is a candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney. As a lifelong Democrat, Clayton is running to bring safety and justice to Cook County as our next State’s Attorney. An experienced prosecutor and government […]
March 5, 2024 Stacy Davis Gates – President – Chicago Teachers Union City Club event description: Stacy Davis GatesStacy Davis Gates took office as President of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in July of 2022 and is a national leader in the labor movement and progressive political organizing efforts. President Davis Gates taught high school […]
February 28, 2024 Panelists: Nichole Benolken (M56 – 360Chicago), Oscar Gomez (Starbucks), Stan Nitzberg (Mid America Real Estate Corporation), Logan Lenker (David Yurman) and Kimberly Bares (The Magnificent Mile Association) City Club event description: Join us for an insightful discussion about the iconic Magnificent Mile! While news articles often focus on challenges, the reality is […]
February 27, 2024 Chief Justice Mary Jane TheisIllinois Supreme Court City Club event description: Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis Mary Jane Theis was born in Chicago. She received her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1971 and her law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law in 1974. From 1974-83, she […]
February 20, 2024 The Economic Ripple of Learning Loss and its Impact on Chicago’s Future – Moderated by Lorraine Forte (Chicago Sun Times) – Panelists: Jens Ludwig (University of Chicago’s Crime and Education Labs), Pedro Martinez (Chicago Public Schools), Laura Thonn (PricewaterhouseCoopers) City Club event description: The once-a-century public health crisis of the pandemic has […]
February 14, 2024 The Humanities’ Impact: Fostering Economic Development in Chicago and Beyond – Moderated by Gabrielle Lyon (Illinois Humanities) – Panelists: Shelly Lowe (National Endowment for Humanities), Vickie Lakes-Battle (IFF) and Bernard Loyd (Urban Juncture & Build Bronzeville) City Club event description: The Humanities’ Impact: Fostering Economic Development in Chicago and Beyond Moderated by […]
February 8, 2024 Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD – Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense City Club event description: Micheál MartinMicheál Martin serves as Ireland’s Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense. He was appointed to these roles on December 2022. He served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister of […]
February 6, 2024 Navigating the Future: Civic Leaders and the AI Landscape – Moderated by Sylvia Ewing (Elevate) – Panelists: Jhmira Alexander (Public Narrative), Marianne McMullen (Chapin Hall) and Jon Powell (Salesforce) City Club event description: Join us for an approachable discussion featuring civic leaders who are actively navigating the opportunities and challenges presented by […]
January 30, 2024 President Toni PreckwinkleCook County Board City Club event description: President Toni PreckwinkleToni Preckwinkle is the 35th president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, an office she has held since 2010. She is the first Black woman to be elected to the office. A dedicated and effective public servant, President Preckwinkle has […]
January 18, 2024 Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by NeighborhoodModerated by Former Mayor Lori E. LightfootPanelists: Craig Chico, Ayesha Jaco and Jaye Stapleton City Club event description: Join us for a presentation by former Mayor Hon. Lori E. Lightfoot on the importance of community-based organizations in shaping thriving, peaceful communities and the ways in which the need […]
December 14, 2023 Commissioner Jamie Rhee – Chicago Department of Aviation City Club event description: Commissioner Jamie RheeCommissioner Jamie L. Rhee is a leader in the aviation community, managing one of the world’s largest airport systems: Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Over the course of 29 years with the City of Chicago, Rhee has […]
December 12, 2023 Chicago Charter Schools: What Recent Research Reveals about Charter School Performance – moderated by Andrew Broy – Macke Raymond, Constance Jones and Greg White City Club event description: Join us for a presentation from Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) Director Macke Raymond, who will present the latest findings […]
December 5, 2023 Pedro Martinez – Chief Executive Officer – Chicago Public Schools City Club event description: Pedro Martinez With more than 30 years of experience in the private, nonprofit, and public education sectors, Pedro Martinez is a data-driven, results-oriented leader with a strong record of improving student outcomes in school districts around the country. […]
October 31, 2023 Community Violence Intervention – moderated by Vaughn Bryant, MPI Executive Director – Jesus Salazar, Angela Hurlock and Soledad Adrianzén McGrath City Club event description: Community Violence Intervention: How the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives are Saving Lives and Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago’s Highest Risk Neighborhoods The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), a division of […]
October 30, 2023 Understanding and Navigating Chicago’s Migrant Situation – moderated by WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch – Dr. Aimee Hilado, Rev. Kenneth Phelps and Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce De León City Club event description: City Club of Chicago and the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice are partnering on an […]
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