City Club of Chicago

City Club of Chicago advances open discussion of public policy and strengthens the region by convening civic-minded individuals in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.    

 

Upcoming Events
Collaborating for Equitable Development in Chicago
Collaborating for Equitable Development in Chicago
featuring remarks from the Chicago Community President & CEO Andrea Sáenz, Panelists: Kendra Freeman (MPC), Kevin Goldsmith (JPMorgan Chase), Christen Wiggins (We Rise Together), Andraya Yousfi (By The Hand) / moderated by Brandis Freidman (WTTW, Chicago Tonight)
Tuesday, Apr 23
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Decriminalizing Adult Consensual Sex Work: Ensuring Safety, Rights, and Dignity
Decriminalizing Adult Consensual Sex Work: Ensuring Safety, Rights, and Dignity
moderated by Senator Celina Villanueva, Panelists: Brian C. Johnson (Equality Illinois) and Reyna Ortiz (TaskForce / SWAG)
Thursday, Apr 25
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Next Stop Chicago: Promoting Investments in Infrastructure Beyond the DNC
Next Stop Chicago: Promoting Investments in Infrastructure Beyond the DNC
Abby Pucker, Anton Seals Jr., Devon van Houten Maldonado
Monday, Apr 29
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Past Events
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords understands what it’s like to face overwhelming barriers. She also understands what it takes to get past them. From her scrappy Arizona childhood, to her bridge-building politics, to her remarkable recovery from traumatic injuries, Gabby personifies courage. 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 to fight gun violence.
Wednesday, Apr 17
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Getting It Right: Civilian Oversight & Accountability of the Chicago Police Department
Getting It Right: Civilian Oversight & Accountability of the Chicago Police Department
Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten (COPA) and President Anthony Driver (CCPSA)
Tuesday, Apr 9
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Intergenerational Insights: A Philanthropic Fireside Chat
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
Monday, Mar 18
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Marie Lynn Miranda
Marie Lynn Miranda
Chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago, In conversation with Michael Fassnacht
Thursday, Mar 14
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Eileen O'Neill Burke
Eileen O'Neill Burke
Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney
Monday, Mar 11
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