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November 4, 2026 City Club event description: In the face of steps by the current federal administration to dismantle the Department of Education, end longstanding grants and funding streams, and change course on Civil Rights work, Illinois faces important questions about what these changes mean for students, families and communities. Join this timely conversation to […]

October 29, 2026 City Club event description: Cook County faces a challenging fiscal landscape. From looming Medicaid changes and federal policy shifts to inflationary pressures, local governments are increasingly having to bridge funding gaps to meet residents’ needs. Join Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis for an urgent […]

October 28, 2026 City Club event description: For more than a century , City Club Chicago has brought people together for open, nonpartisan conversations about the issues shaping the city. Our mayoral candidate forums continue that tradition by giving Chicagoans an accessible and inclusive way to hear directly from those seeking to lead. City Club does […]

October 27, 2026 City Club event description: The Chicago region has extraordinary assets — freshwater, a diverse economy, and strong transportation system — but these systems were built for the last century. We are at an inflection point. Can we think big and act boldly to invest in the systems to thrive in this century […]

October 20, 2026 City Club event description: Billions are spent yearly on incarceration, siphoning funds from beleaguered state and local budgets and leaving thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals unable to find their footing in society. This panel will discuss a new report commissioned by the North Lawndale Employment Network and conducted by the University of […]

October 14, 2026 City Club event description: As safety nets are being frayed and efforts to address longstanding inequities are being challenged, business leaders are stepping up in Chicago. Smart leaders recognize that reducing economic and racial inequity is not only the right thing to do, but also good for business, employees, communities, and the […]

October 1, 2026 City Club event description: For more than a century , City Club Chicago has brought people together for open, nonpartisan conversations about the issues shaping the city. Our mayoral candidate forums continue that tradition by giving Chicagoans an accessible and inclusive way to hear directly from those seeking to lead. City Club does […]

September 30, 2026 City Club event description: Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago on May 15, 2023. Mayor Johnson began his career as a public school teacher, first at Jenner Academy in Cabrini-Green and then at Westinghouse College Prep on the […]

September 23, 2026 City Club event description: Marlene Hopkins was nominated by Mayor Brandon Johnson and confirmed by the City Council as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Buildings in April 2024, taking the helm of the nation’s third-largest building department. She brings more than 25 years of City service to the role, including 18 in […]

September 22, 2026 City Club event description: Chicago is at the center of a new era in local news, with community-based outlets helping fill critical gaps in coverage on issues like education, immigration,  and neighborhood life. This conversation will explore how these organizations are strengthening Chicago’s media ecosystem, the business models helping them grow and why […]

September 15, 2026 City Club event description: Chicago has never been afraid to think big.  From reversing the river to building the Riverwalk, some of the city’s greatest achievements began as bold ideas. World Business Chicago’s Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050 continues that tradition by challenging people to imagine what Chicago could become over […]

September 9, 2026 City Club event description: Chancellor Juan Salgado has focused his career on improving education and economic opportunities for Chicago residents.  As Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, he oversees Chicago’s community college system, serving more than 73,000 students across seven colleges, more than three-quarters of whom are Black or Latine students. Under […]

July 30, 2026 City Club event description: Sheriff Tom Dart has dedicated his career to challenging injustice, fighting the violence plaguing our communities, and bringing new, thoughtful approaches to public service. After serving as a prosecutor and an Illinois state legislator, Sheriff Dart was elected by the people of Cook County, and has brought his […]

July 16, 2026 City Club event description: The inaugural class of Hope Scholars is graduating debt-free, marking a major milestone for Hope Chicago’s bold two-generation investment in education and economic mobility. Launched in 2022, Hope Chicago provides students from five Chicago neighborhood high schools, along with one parent or guardian, the opportunity to pursue postsecondary […]

July 1, 2026 City Club event description: Ten years ago, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities was formed to reduce gun violence in Chicago. Over time, we have demonstrated that community-led efforts can make a real impact. In 2025, Chicago experienced its lowest homicide rate in six decades and saw a nearly 50 percent […]