Past events

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
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); Tuesday, Feb 20; Watch the video
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); Wednesday, Feb 14; Watch the video
Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD: Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense; Thursday, Feb 8; Watch the video
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); Tuesday, Feb 6; Watch the video
President Toni Preckwinkle: Cook County Board; Tuesday, Jan 30; Watch the video
Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by Neighborhood: Moderated by Former Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Panelists: Craig Chico, Ayesha Jaco and Jaye Stapleton; Thursday, Jan 18; Watch the video
Commissioner Jamie Rhee: Chicago Department of Aviation; Thursday, Dec 14; Watch the video
Chicago Charter Schools: What Recent Research Reveals about Charter School Performance: moderated by Andrew Broy, Macke Raymond, Constance Jones and Greg White; Tuesday, Dec 12; Watch the video
Pedro Martinez: Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools; Tuesday, Dec 5; Watch the video
Amplification: A Chicago Civic Celebration: An inaugural City Club of Chicago extravaganza celebrating civic leaders and showcasing City Club's reimagined future; Thursday, Nov 16
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg: City of Chicago; Monday, Nov 6; Watch the video
Community Violence Intervention: moderated by Vaughn Bryant, MPI Executive Director, Jesus Salazar, Angela Hurlock and Soledad Adrianzén McGrath; Tuesday, Oct 31; Watch the video
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; Monday, Oct 30; Watch the video
Canada's Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman: The Ambassador will discuss the critical partnership between Canada and the United States, including the deepening economic integration between the two countries, sustainable and inclusive growth, strengthening competitiveness and collaborating on innovation.; Tuesday, Oct 17; Watch the video
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Jonathan Jackson: Join members of the House Agriculture Committee for a conversation on the 2023 Farm Bill; Monday, Oct 16; Watch the video
The State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023: moderated by Shayne Evans, State Rep. Carol Ammons, Briana Morales and Dr. Kimako Patterson; Thursday, Oct 12; Watch the video

Upcoming events

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, 2024
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm

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, 2024
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm

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

Collaborating for Equitable Development in Chicago

Decriminalizing Adult Consensual Sex Work: Ensuring Safety, Rights, and Dignity

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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