Past events
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Commissioner Brandon Johnson
- Join Commissioner Johnson as he shares his plans to improve education in Chicago
- Wednesday, Feb 8
- Watch the video
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Commissioner Maurice Cox
- Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago
- Tuesday, Feb 7
- Watch the video
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Chicago at a Crossroads: The Future of Community Policing
- moderated by Laura Washington, Roseanna Ander, Mecole Jordan-McBride, Mike Milstein, Andrew Papachristos
- Wednesday, Feb 1
- Watch the video
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Paul Vallas
- Paul Vallas will discuss his plan for creating a permanent, standing infrastructure for equitable, community-led economic development centered in historically disinvested parts of the city.
- Tuesday, Jan 31
- Watch the video
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What’s Possible: Evolving Solutions for Addressing Our Children’s Mental Health Crisis
- A conversation moderated by Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler & Dr. Nacole Milbrook
- Monday, Jan 30
- Watch the video
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
- Join Mayor Lightfoot as she discusses the City’s financial turnaround and why she is optimistic about Chicago’s future
- Friday, Jan 27
- Watch the video
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State Representative Kam Buckner
- Join State Representative Buckner as he shares his vision for Chicago and his plans to revitalize Downtown, including the Magnificent Mile, LaSalle Street, and Lakeshore Drive
- Thursday, Jan 26
- Watch the video
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Commissioner Marisa Novara
- Department of Housing, City of Chicago
- Tuesday, Jan 24
- Watch the video
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Sheriff Tom Dart
- Cook County
- Monday, Jan 23
- Watch the video
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Congressman Chuy Garcia
- A Plan for Public Safety
- Friday, Jan 13
- Watch the video
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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
- featuring Dr. Allison Arwady, Dr. Colleen Cicchetti and Senator Mike Simmons, Dr. Vivek Murthy joins Chicago youth, clinicians, and local leaders to dive into the state of youth mental health, innovative approaches to supporting wellness and the importance of eliminating stigma.
- Thursday, Dec 8
- Watch the video
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Future of Chicagoland Transit: Funding, Fares, and Flexibility
- Moderated by H.G. Chissell, Erin Aleman, Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, Jacky Grimshaw, Leanne Redden
- Wednesday, Dec 7
- Watch the video
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Cook County's Promise
- The potential of guaranteed income programs to strengthen communities, Panelists: President Toni Preckwinkle, Michael Tubbs, Dr. Shantá Robinson, Moderator: Adrian Talbott
- Wednesday, Nov 16
- Watch the video
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Jennie Huang Bennett
- Chief Financial Officer, City of Chicago
- Monday, Nov 14
- Watch the video
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Cannabis in Illinois: Understanding Social Equity Cannabis
- moderated by WVON's Kim Egonmwan, Ambrose Jackson, Doug Kelly, Lisbeth Vargas Jaimes
- Thursday, Nov 3
- Watch the video
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Marilynn Gardner
- President and CEO, Navy Pier
- Thursday, Oct 27
- Watch the video
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Commissioner Rachel Arfa
- Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
- Monday, Oct 17
- Watch the video
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Anchored in Health Equity
- Moderated by Deborah Kasemeyer, Dr. Diana N. Derige, Ayesha Jaco, Richard Townsell and Alex Wiggins
- Friday, Oct 14
- Watch the video
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Arne Duncan
- Managing Partner, Chicago CRED
- Tuesday, Oct 4
- Watch the video
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Commissioner Chris Brown
- Chicago Public Library
- Thursday, Sep 29
- Watch the video
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Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Wednesday, Sep 28
- Watch the video
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Ellen Alberding
- President & CEO, Joyce Foundation
- Wednesday, Sep 21
- Watch the video
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Larita Clark
- Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
- Tuesday, Sep 20
- Watch the video
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza
- State of Illinois
- Wednesday, Sep 14
- Watch the video
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly
- 2nd District, United States House of Representatives
- Monday, Sep 12
- Watch the video
Commissioner Brandon Johnson
Commissioner Maurice Cox
Chicago at a Crossroads: The Future of Community Policing
Paul Vallas
What’s Possible: Evolving Solutions for Addressing Our Children’s Mental Health Crisis
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
State Representative Kam Buckner
Commissioner Marisa Novara
Sheriff Tom Dart
Congressman Chuy Garcia
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
Future of Chicagoland Transit: Funding, Fares, and Flexibility
Cook County's Promise
Jennie Huang Bennett
Cannabis in Illinois: Understanding Social Equity Cannabis
Marilynn Gardner
Commissioner Rachel Arfa
Anchored in Health Equity
Arne Duncan
Commissioner Chris Brown
Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Ellen Alberding
Larita Clark
Comptroller Susana Mendoza
Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Upcoming events
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
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana Spyropoulos
Thursday, Jun 26, 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
