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Upcoming Events
Betrayed: How the Tribune broke the sexual abuse scandal at CPS
Betrayed: How the Tribune broke the sexual abuse scandal at CPS
moderated by George Papajohn, Gary Marx, David Jackson, Jennifer Smith Richards, Juan Perez, Jr.
Tuesday, Jul 24
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Brian Bannon
Brian Bannon
Chicago Public Library, Commissioner & CEO
Tuesday, Jul 31
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Betsy Ziegler
Betsy Ziegler
CEO, 1871
Thursday, Aug 9
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Past Events
Spotlight on Transparency
Spotlight on Transparency
City of Chicago Inspector General Joseph Ferguson, Chicago Board of Education Inspector General Nicholas Schuler, Cook County Inspector General Patrick Blanchard
Wednesday, Jul 18
Janice Jackson
Janice Jackson
CEO, Chicago Public Schools
Monday, Jul 16
Through the Eyes of a Parent: A Special Olympian’s Life
Through the Eyes of a Parent: A Special Olympian’s Life
Special Olympics Chicago co-founder Justice Anne Burke moderates a discussion with parents of special Olympians
Monday, Jul 16
A Look Towards the 2019 Mayoral Race
A Look Towards the 2019 Mayoral Race
Fran Spielman, Kristen McQueary, and Cliff Kelley
Thursday, Jul 12
Hon. Jim Durkin
Hon. Jim Durkin
Republican House Leader, State of Illinois
Wednesday, Jun 27
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