Past events

Reducing Gun Violence: The Ecosystem of Public Safety: moderated by WTTW's Chicago Tonight Host, Brandis Friedman, Panelists: Pamela Montgomery-Bosley (Purpose Over Pain of St. Sabina), Tim Daly (The Joyce Foundation), Dr. Rebecca Neusteter (UChicago Health Lab), Lorne Runnels (BlackRoots Alliance) and Eric Smith (BMO Bank / Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago); Thursday, Jul 25; Watch the video
From Legislation to Action: The Impact of Gun Safety Laws in Illinois: moderated by G-PAC's President & CEO Kathleen Sances, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Senate President Don Harmon, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly; Thursday, Jul 18; Watch the video
Countdown to the DNC: Christy George (Executive Director, DNC Host Committee), Alex Hornbrook (Executive Director, DNC Committee) and John Roberson (City of Chicago, Chief Operating Officer); Thursday, Jul 11; Watch the video
City Club’s Ice Cream Social: A Taste of How Community and Small Business Can Strengthen Chicago, Featuring Danielle Parker (Dion’s Chicago Dream) and Ida Nelson (Ida’s Artisanal Ice Cream) in conversation with City Club CEO Dan Gibbons; Tuesday, Jun 25
Patrick J. Kennedy: Profiles in Mental Health Courage: Join us for a compelling conversation about the bravery and resilience of those living with mental illnesses and addictions.; Tuesday, Jun 25; Watch the video
Illinois’ Abortion Reality: Serving as a National Access Point and Model for Patient-Centered Care: moderated by State Senator Lakesia Collins, Panelists: Sarah Garza Resnick (Personal PAC), Megan Jeyifo (Chicago Abortion Fund), Chelsea Souder (Hope Clinic), Dr. Jonah Fleisher (UIHealth); Thursday, Jun 20; Watch the video
Ellen Alberding: President & CEO, The Joyce Foundation, In conversation with Laura Washington; Tuesday, Jun 18; Watch the video
Press Forward Chicago: Strengthening Local News: featuring remarks from The Chicago Community Trust President and CEO Andrea Sáenz and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation President John Palfrey, Panelists: Sarah Conway (City Bureau), Jacqueline Serrato (South Side Weekly), Trina Reynolds-Tyler (Invisible Institute) & Mackenzie Warren (Medill Local News Accelerator). Moderated by Olivia Obineme (Public Narrative); Monday, Jun 10; Watch the video
Chicago on a Global Stage: How NASCAR Chicago Drives Tourism: moderated by NBC Chicago 5's Leila Rahimi, Julie Giese (Chicago Street Race), Jeff Behnke (Motorsports, NBC Sports Group), Marty Snider (Pit Reporter, NBC Sports) and Kara Bachman (Chicago Sports Commission); Wednesday, Jun 5; Watch the video
Water Innovation: Turning Waste into Health and Wealth: moderated by Michael Hawthorne of the Chicago Tribune., Alaina Harkness (Executive Director of Current and CEO and principal investigator (PI) of Great Lakes ReNEW) and Junhong Chen (Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Lead Water Strategist at Argonne National Laboratory); Tuesday, May 21; Watch the video
Elevation of the Conversation with Governor J.B. Pritzker: This event promises to be an evening of inspiration and insight as we delve into the Governor's "why" and explore ways to elevate the conversation in our civic community, all while enjoying drinks, hors d'oeuvres and amazing views from Chicago Cut’s brand-new Private Dining Room; Friday, May 17; Watch the video
Joseph Kennedy III: Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Friday, May 3; Watch the video
Building Equity: Strategies for Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap Through Housing Policies: Moderated by WBEZ's Erin Allen, Panelists: UChicago's Dr. Robert J. Chaskin, Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, Chicago Community Trust's Marisa Novara; Wednesday, May 1; Watch the video
Next Stop Chicago: Promoting Investments in Infrastructure Beyond the DNC: Abby Pucker, Anton Seals Jr., Devon van Houten Maldonado; Monday, Apr 29; Watch the video
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; Watch the video
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; Watch the video
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; Watch the video
Getting It Right: Civilian Oversight & Accountability of the Chicago Police Department: Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten (COPA) and President Anthony Driver (CCPSA); Tuesday, Apr 9; Watch the video
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; Watch the video
Marie Lynn Miranda: Chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago, In conversation with Michael Fassnacht; Thursday, Mar 14; Watch the video
Eileen O'Neill Burke: Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney; Monday, Mar 11; Watch the video
Clayton Harris III: Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney; Thursday, Mar 7; Watch the video
Stacy Davis Gates: President, Chicago Teachers Union; Tuesday, Mar 5; Watch the video
The Magnificent Mile: Beyond the Headlines: 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); Wednesday, Feb 28; Watch the video
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis: Illinois Supreme Court; Tuesday, Feb 27; Watch the video

Upcoming events

Tackling the Chicago Reassessment

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Norther Trust Executive Vice President and CFO Jason Tyler
Thursday, Sep 5, 2024
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm

Dr. Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago

in conversation with Omar Brown, Senior Vice President, Community and Impact, The Big Ten Conference
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm

September (6)

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

Tackling the Chicago Reassessment

Dr. Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago

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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