Past events
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Joseph Kennedy III
- Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- Friday, May 3
- Watch the video
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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
- Watch the video
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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
- Watch the video
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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
- Watch the video
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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
- Watch the video
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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
- Watch the video
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Marie Lynn Miranda
- Chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago, In conversation with Michael Fassnacht
- Thursday, Mar 14
- Watch the video
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Eileen O'Neill Burke
- Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney
- Monday, Mar 11
- Watch the video
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Clayton Harris III
- Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney
- Thursday, Mar 7
- Watch the video
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Stacy Davis Gates
- President, Chicago Teachers Union
- Tuesday, Mar 5
- Watch the video
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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
- Watch the video
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Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis
- Illinois Supreme Court
- Tuesday, Feb 27
- Watch the video
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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
- Watch the video
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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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President Toni Preckwinkle
- Cook County Board
- Tuesday, Jan 30
- Watch the video
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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
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Commissioner Jamie Rhee
- Chicago Department of Aviation
- Thursday, Dec 14
- Watch the video
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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
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Pedro Martinez
- Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools
- Tuesday, Dec 5
- Watch the video
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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
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Inspector General Deborah Witzburg
- City of Chicago
- Monday, Nov 6
- Watch the video
Upcoming events
Closing the Housing Gap in Chicago
Monday, Sep 22, 2025
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025
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