Past events - City Club of Chicago

Past events

Jahmal Cole Jahmal Cole
CEO & Founder, My Block My Hood My City
Wednesday, Jun 28
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Congressman Mike Quigley Congressman Mike Quigley
U.S. House of Representatives, IL-5
Tuesday, Jun 27
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The Right to Eat: Stabilizing Access, Quality & Equity in Philanthropy The Right to Eat: Stabilizing Access, Quality & Equity in Philanthropy
Moderated by Xavier Ramey, Panelists: Dion Dawson, Jamyle Cannon & Ashley Munson
Thursday, Jun 22
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New & Noteworthy: Introducing Freshman Chicago City Council Members New & Noteworthy: Introducing Freshman Chicago City Council Members
Join us at a cocktail reception featuring Chicago's newly-elected alderpeople.  Each alderperson will take a few moments to share what they love about Chicago, their ward, and where they see opportunities for success.
Thursday, Jun 8
From the Ground Up: The Importance of Community Policing within the Chicago Police Department From the Ground Up: The Importance of Community Policing within the Chicago Police Department
moderated by WBEZ's Alden Loury, Mecole Jordan-McBride, Anthony Driver and Robert Boik
Tuesday, May 23
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Investing in Success: Hope Chicago and the Economic Power of Postsecondary Access and Support Investing in Success: Hope Chicago and the Economic Power of Postsecondary Access and Support
Dr. Janice K. Jackson
Monday, May 22
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Commissioner Erin Harkey Commissioner Erin Harkey
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Friday, May 12
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Secretary Alexi Giannoulias Secretary Alexi Giannoulias
Looking Ahead: The Plan for the Secretary of State’s Office
Tuesday, May 9
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Community, Government and Business Partnerships for Public Safety Community, Government and Business Partnerships for Public Safety
Chicago CRED Founder Arne Duncan will moderate a discussion on violence prevention and public safety with Jalon Arthur, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Chicago CRED; Jim Crown, the Chairman of a public safety task force of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club and a funder of violence prevention programs through his family foundation, Crown Family Philanthropies; and Chris Patterson, Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services
Monday, May 8
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Andrea Sáenz Andrea Sáenz
President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, in conversation with FOX 32's Sylvia Perez
Monday, May 1
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Our Mental Health Crises: Improving emergency response and care Our Mental Health Crises: Improving emergency response and care
moderated by WBEZ's Shannon Heffernan, Harold Pollack, Matt Richards, Sheriff Jerry Clayton
Wednesday, Apr 26
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State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx
Cook County
Tuesday, Apr 25
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Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland's Ambassador to the United States Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland's Ambassador to the United States
Join us in welcoming the Ambassador to Chicago for a luncheon and conversation featuring Caitriona Fottrell, Marianne O’Shea, Íarlaith Smyth and Trisha Rooney about the strength of the relationship between Chicago and Ireland
Friday, Apr 21
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Defending Democracy: The Role of Libraries and Civic Leaders in the Fight Against Book Bans and Censorship Defending Democracy: The Role of Libraries and Civic Leaders in the Fight Against Book Bans and Censorship
Featuring an introduction from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Panelists: Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown, Digital Public Library of America Executive Director John Bracken and American Library Association Executive Director Tracie Hall. Moderated by Sylvia Ewing
Thursday, Apr 20
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Tracey Scott Tracey Scott
Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Housing Authority
Thursday, Mar 30
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Paul Vallas Paul Vallas
Candidate for Mayor of Chicago
Tuesday, Mar 28
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Brandon Johnson Brandon Johnson
Candidate for Mayor of Chicago
Monday, Mar 27
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Pure Potential: The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago Pure Potential: The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago
moderated by Christen Wiggins, Brenda M. Palms, Darnell Shields, Aron Weisner, Jesse Iniguez
Thursday, Mar 23
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Karen Freeman-Wilson Karen Freeman-Wilson
President & CEO, Chicago Urban League
Monday, Mar 20
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Kirk Dillard Kirk Dillard
Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority
Wednesday, Feb 22
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Arnold Randall Arnold Randall
General Superintendent, Forest Preserves of Cook County
Tuesday, Feb 21
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Alderwoman Sophia King Alderwoman Sophia King
Thursday, Feb 16
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Dr. Willie Wilson Dr. Willie Wilson
Tuesday, Feb 14
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Election 2023: "Take 5" with Chicago's Mayoral Candidates Election 2023: "Take 5" with Chicago's Mayoral Candidates
Mix & mingle with all 9 Mayoral Candidates at a cocktail reception just three weeks before the election!
Thursday, Feb 9
Commissioner Brandon Johnson Commissioner Brandon Johnson
Join Commissioner Johnson as he shares his plans to improve education in Chicago
Wednesday, Feb 8
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Upcoming events

Stacy Davis Gates, President, Chicago Teachers Union in conversation with Dan Gibbons, CEO, City Club Chicago

Monday, Jun 23, 2025
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm

Ciere Boatright, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Planning & Development, in conversation with Dan Gibbons, CEO, City Club Chicago

Wednesday, Jun 25, 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