Past events
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The Next Chapter: Inspiration in Work and Philanthropy
- moderated by Joshua Hale, Julie Chavez, Kym Hubbard & Eric Weinheimer
- Monday, Nov 25
- Watch the video
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A Moral Imperative: Educational Equity in Chicago Public Schools
- Co-Hosted with The University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement, Sarah Duncan, Dawn Ramos & Maurice Swinney, Moderated by Beth Swanson
- Thursday, Nov 21
- Watch the video
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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs
- Thursday, Nov 14
- Watch the video
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Helene D. Gayle
- President & CEO, The Chicago Community Trust
- Monday, Nov 4
- Watch the video
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Chicago’s $838 Million Shortfall: Hard Choices Ahead
- Chairman Scott Waguespack, Carol Spain & Ted Dabrowski
- Tuesday, Oct 29
- Watch the video
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Dr. John Jay Shannon
- CEO, Cook County Health
- Monday, Oct 28
- Watch the video
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul
- State of Illinois
- Monday, Oct 21
- Watch the video
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Illinois Human Services: We're Not Out of the Woods Yet
- Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Andrea Durbin, and Lauren Wright
- Thursday, Oct 17
- Watch the video
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The State We're In 2019: A Conversation on the State of Public Education in Illinois
- Moderated by Robin Steans, Miguel del Valle, Rep. Will Davis & Jesse Ruiz
- Tuesday, Oct 15
- Watch the video
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Dr. Suzet M. McKinney
- CEO/Executive Director, Illinois Medical District
- Thursday, Oct 10
- Watch the video
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Marilynn Gardner
- President & CEO, Navy Pier
- Tuesday, Oct 8
- Watch the video
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Fighting the Teen Vaping Epidemic
- Hon. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congressman, Illinois 8th District
- Monday, Oct 7
- Watch the video
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Alderman Brian Hopkins
- City of Chicago, 2nd Ward
- Thursday, Sep 26
- Watch the video
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Crime in the City: Summer Recap & What’s Ahead
- CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson
- Thursday, Sep 26
- Watch the video
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Z Scott in conversation with Mayor Lori Lightfoot
- President, Chicago State University
- Tuesday, Sep 24
- Watch the video
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Saint Ignatius Sesquicentennial
- Moderated by Mary Ann Ahern; Father Michael Caruso & Tony Harris, A discussion of 150 years of Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago
- Thursday, Sep 19
- Watch the video
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Colleen Connell
- ACLU of Illinois, What the fight for abortion rights means for our democracy
- Tuesday, Sep 17
- Watch the video
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Grace Hou
- Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services
- Monday, Sep 16
- Watch the video
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Advancing Racial Equity in Cook County: Closing the gap through policy and practice
- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Breakfast
- Monday, Sep 16
- Watch the video
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The Pension Problem: What Happens Now?
- moderated by Kristen McQueary, Laurence Msall, Adam Schuster & Hon. Heather Steans
- Monday, Sep 9
- Watch the video
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State of the City
- Mayor Lori Lightfoot
- Thursday, Aug 29
- Watch the video
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Dr. Janice K. Jackson
- CEO, Chicago Public Schools
- Thursday, Aug 29
- Watch the video
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Dr. Robert J. Jones
- Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Tuesday, Aug 20
- Watch the video
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Senator Tammy Duckworth
- Wednesday, Aug 7
- Watch the video
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Lori Healey
- CEO, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
- Tuesday, Jun 25
- Watch the video
Upcoming events
Primary 2026 Election Night Watch Party
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026
Doors Open at 7 p.m.
City Club of Chicago event tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferrable.
Our venues are wheelchair accessible. To request any other accessibility, please submit a request to info@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 submit a request to info@cityclub-chicago.org


The Next Chapter: Inspiration in Work and Philanthropy
A Moral Imperative: Educational Equity in Chicago Public Schools
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs
Helene D. Gayle
Chicago’s $838 Million Shortfall: Hard Choices Ahead
Dr. John Jay Shannon
Attorney General Kwame Raoul
Illinois Human Services: We're Not Out of the Woods Yet
The State We're In 2019: A Conversation on the State of Public Education in Illinois
Dr. Suzet M. McKinney
Marilynn Gardner
Fighting the Teen Vaping Epidemic
Alderman Brian Hopkins
Crime in the City: Summer Recap & What’s Ahead
Z Scott in conversation with Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Saint Ignatius Sesquicentennial
Colleen Connell
Grace Hou
Advancing Racial Equity in Cook County: Closing the gap through policy and practice
The Pension Problem: What Happens Now?
State of the City
Dr. Janice K. Jackson
Dr. Robert J. Jones
Senator Tammy Duckworth
Lori Healey



