Past events
- 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
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- Ellen Alberding
- President & CEO, The Joyce Foundation, In conversation with Laura Washington
- Tuesday, Jun 18
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Joseph Kennedy III
- Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- Friday, May 3
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- 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
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- Next Stop Chicago: Promoting Investments in Infrastructure Beyond the DNC
- Abby Pucker, Anton Seals Jr., Devon van Houten Maldonado
- Monday, Apr 29
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Getting It Right: Civilian Oversight & Accountability of the Chicago Police Department
- Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten (COPA) and President Anthony Driver (CCPSA)
- Tuesday, Apr 9
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- 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
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- Marie Lynn Miranda
- Chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago, In conversation with Michael Fassnacht
- Thursday, Mar 14
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- Eileen O'Neill Burke
- Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney
- Monday, Mar 11
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- Clayton Harris III
- Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney
- Thursday, Mar 7
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- Stacy Davis Gates
- President, Chicago Teachers Union
- Tuesday, Mar 5
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- 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
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- Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis
- Illinois Supreme Court
- Tuesday, Feb 27
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- 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
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- 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
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- Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD
- Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense
- Thursday, Feb 8
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- 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
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Upcoming events
Mayor Brandon Johnson
City of Chicago
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm
The Next Frontier: Advancing the Green Economy
Panelist: Senyo Ador (Eco Solutions Enterprise), Dr. Anne Evens (Elevate), Michelle Carr (Evergreen Climate Innovations) and Brenda Palms (North Lawndale Employment Network). Moderated by Andrew (Andy) Beideman (Pritzker Traubert Foundation)
Wednesday, Dec 11, 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