Past events
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Unexpected Allies: When Corporations, Unions, and Communities Come Together
- moderated by Wendy DuBoe, Charles Matthews, Robert G. Reiter, Jr., Darnell Shields
- Wednesday, May 2
- Watch the video
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Diversity & Fairness in the City of Chicago Contract Awards
- moderated by Rosemary Swierk, Hon. Patrick O'Connor, Hon. Roderick Sawyer, Hon. Gilbert Villegas
- Tuesday, May 1
- Watch the video
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City ID Card: Is It Right For Chicago?
- John Kass, Michelle Garcia, Maze Jackson, Tanya Head
- Monday, Apr 30
- Watch the video
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James Derwinski
- Executive Director & CEO, Metra
- Monday, Apr 23
- Watch the video
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Rebuilding Puerto Rico
- Hon. Carmen Yulin Cruz & Hon. Luis Gutierrez, moderated by Zoraida Sambolin
- Friday, Apr 20
- Watch the video
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Mariyana Spyropoulos
- President, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
- Tuesday, Apr 17
- Watch the video
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Eugene Jones
- CEO, Chicago Housing Authority
- Monday, Apr 16
- Watch the video
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Eddie Johnson
- Chicago Police Department, Superintendent
- Tuesday, Apr 10
- Watch the video
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Hon. Bill Brady
- Senate Minority Leader, State of Illinois
- Monday, Apr 9
- Watch the video
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Dr. Helene Gayle in Conversation with Judy Hsu
- Tuesday, Apr 3
- Watch the video
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WTTW Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
- Moderated by Phil Ponce
- Wednesday, Mar 14
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Dr. Janice Jackson
- CEO, Chicago Public Schools
- Tuesday, Mar 13
- Watch the video
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Police Reform: The Path Forward
- Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Police Board
- Monday, Mar 12
- Watch the video
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Fritz Kaegi
- Candidate, Cook County Assessor
- Thursday, Mar 8
- Watch the video
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Hon. Edward M. Burke: 50 Years of Public Service
- Wednesday, Mar 7
- Watch the video
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Exodus from Illinois
- Kristen McQueary, Mary Mitchell, Dan Proft, and Hon. Rod Sawyer
- Tuesday, Mar 6
- Watch the video
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Hon. Patrick Kennedy - Breakfast
- Founder, The Kennedy Forum
- Thursday, Mar 1
- Watch the video
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Ellen Alberding
- President, Joyce Foundation
- Wednesday, Feb 28
- Watch the video
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A Radical Perspective: Equity in a World-Class City
- Shari Runner, Chicago Urban League
- Tuesday, Feb 27
- Watch the video
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Robert Schillerstrom
- Chairman, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
- Monday, Feb 26
- Watch the video
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What employers want, we do: Liberal arts and workforce development in Illinois
- Dr. Teresa Amott, President, Knox College & Dr. Patrick E. White, President, Millikin University
- Wednesday, Feb 21
- Watch the video
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Hon. Roderick Sawyer
- Chairman, City Council Black Caucus
- Thursday, Feb 15
- Watch the video
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Todd Maisch
- President & CEO, Illinois Chamber of Commerce
- Tuesday, Feb 13
- Watch the video
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Hon. Jeanne Ives
- Republican Candidate for Governor
- Monday, Feb 5
- Watch the video
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Michael Amiridis
- Chancellor, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Thursday, Feb 1
- Watch the video
Upcoming events
Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO, Choose Chicago
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm
University of Chicago Economist Jens Ludwig on Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
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 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


Unexpected Allies: When Corporations, Unions, and Communities Come Together
Diversity & Fairness in the City of Chicago Contract Awards
City ID Card: Is It Right For Chicago?
James Derwinski
Rebuilding Puerto Rico
Mariyana Spyropoulos
Eugene Jones
Eddie Johnson
Hon. Bill Brady
Dr. Helene Gayle in Conversation with Judy Hsu
WTTW Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Dr. Janice Jackson
Police Reform: The Path Forward
Fritz Kaegi
Hon. Edward M. Burke: 50 Years of Public Service
Exodus from Illinois
Hon. Patrick Kennedy - Breakfast
Ellen Alberding
A Radical Perspective: Equity in a World-Class City
Robert Schillerstrom
What employers want, we do: Liberal arts and workforce development in Illinois
Hon. Roderick Sawyer
Todd Maisch
Hon. Jeanne Ives
Michael Amiridis



