Past events

Pure Potential: The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago: moderated by Christen Wiggins, Brenda M. Palms, Darnell Shields, Aron Weisner, Jesse Iniguez; Thursday, Mar 23; Watch the video
Karen Freeman-Wilson: President & CEO, Chicago Urban League; Monday, Mar 20; Watch the video
Kirk Dillard: Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority; Wednesday, Feb 22; Watch the video
Arnold Randall: General Superintendent, Forest Preserves of Cook County; Tuesday, Feb 21; Watch the video
Alderwoman Sophia King: Thursday, Feb 16; Watch the video
Dr. Willie Wilson: Tuesday, Feb 14; Watch the video
Election 2023: "Take 5" with Chicago's Mayoral Candidates: Mix & mingle with all 9 Mayoral Candidates at a cocktail reception just three weeks before the election!; Thursday, Feb 9
Commissioner Brandon Johnson: Join Commissioner Johnson as he shares his plans to improve education in Chicago; Wednesday, Feb 8; Watch the video
Commissioner Maurice Cox: Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago; Tuesday, Feb 7; Watch the video
Chicago at a Crossroads: The Future of Community Policing: moderated by Laura Washington, Roseanna Ander, Mecole Jordan-McBride, Mike Milstein, Andrew Papachristos; Wednesday, Feb 1; Watch the video
Paul Vallas: Paul Vallas will discuss his plan for creating a permanent, standing infrastructure for equitable, community-led economic development centered in historically disinvested parts of the city.; Tuesday, Jan 31; Watch the video
What’s Possible: Evolving Solutions for Addressing Our Children’s Mental Health Crisis: A conversation moderated by Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler & Dr. Nacole Milbrook; Monday, Jan 30; Watch the video
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot: Join Mayor Lightfoot as she discusses the City’s financial turnaround and why she is optimistic about Chicago’s future; Friday, Jan 27; Watch the video
State Representative Kam Buckner: Join State Representative Buckner as he shares his vision for Chicago and his plans to revitalize Downtown, including the Magnificent Mile, LaSalle Street, and Lakeshore Drive; Thursday, Jan 26; Watch the video
Commissioner Marisa Novara: Department of Housing, City of Chicago; Tuesday, Jan 24; Watch the video
Sheriff Tom Dart: Cook County; Monday, Jan 23; Watch the video
Congressman Chuy Garcia: A Plan for Public Safety; Friday, Jan 13; Watch the video
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy: featuring Dr. Allison Arwady, Dr. Colleen Cicchetti and Senator Mike Simmons, Dr. Vivek Murthy joins Chicago youth, clinicians, and local leaders to dive into the state of youth mental health, innovative approaches to supporting wellness and the importance of eliminating stigma.; Thursday, Dec 8; Watch the video
Future of Chicagoland Transit: Funding, Fares, and Flexibility: Moderated by H.G. Chissell, Erin Aleman, Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, Jacky Grimshaw, Leanne Redden; Wednesday, Dec 7; Watch the video
Cook County's Promise: The potential of guaranteed income programs to strengthen communities, Panelists: President Toni Preckwinkle, Michael Tubbs, Dr. Shantá Robinson, Moderator: Adrian Talbott; Wednesday, Nov 16; Watch the video
Jennie Huang Bennett: Chief Financial Officer, City of Chicago; Monday, Nov 14; Watch the video
Cannabis in Illinois: Understanding Social Equity Cannabis: moderated by WVON's Kim Egonmwan, Ambrose Jackson, Doug Kelly, Lisbeth Vargas Jaimes; Thursday, Nov 3; Watch the video
Marilynn Gardner: President and CEO, Navy Pier; Thursday, Oct 27; Watch the video
Commissioner Rachel Arfa: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities; Monday, Oct 17; Watch the video
Anchored in Health Equity: Moderated by Deborah Kasemeyer, Dr. Diana N. Derige, Ayesha Jaco, Richard Townsell and Alex Wiggins; Friday, Oct 14; Watch the video

Upcoming events

Brandon Johnson

Candidate for Mayor of Chicago
Monday, Mar 27, 2023
Doors Open at 11:15 am / Program Begins at 12:00 pm / Social Hour 1:00 - 2:00 pm - dessert, coffee and cash bar

Paul Vallas

Candidate for Mayor of Chicago
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023
Doors Open at 11:15 am / Program Begins at 12:00 pm / Social Hour 1:00 - 2:00 pm - dessert, coffee and cash bar

City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable.

Our venues are wheelchair accessible. To request any other accessibility, please contact Amanda Agosti at aagosti@cityclub-chicago.org

City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable.

Our venues are wheelchair accessible. To request any other accessibility, please contact Amanda Agosti at aagosti@cityclub-chicago.org

Past events

Upcoming events

Brandon Johnson

Paul Vallas

City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable.

City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable.

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