Past events - City Club of Chicago

Past events

Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by Neighborhood Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Moderated by Former Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Panelists: Craig Chico, Ayesha Jaco and Jaye Stapleton
Thursday, Jan 18
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Commissioner Jamie Rhee Commissioner Jamie Rhee
Chicago Department of Aviation
Thursday, Dec 14
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Chicago Charter Schools: What Recent Research Reveals about Charter School Performance 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
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Pedro Martinez Pedro Martinez
Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday, Dec 5
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Amplification: A Chicago Civic Celebration 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
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg Inspector General Deborah Witzburg
City of Chicago
Monday, Nov 6
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Community Violence Intervention Community Violence Intervention
moderated by Vaughn Bryant, MPI Executive Director, Jesus Salazar, Angela Hurlock and Soledad Adrianzén McGrath
Tuesday, Oct 31
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Understanding and Navigating Chicago's Migrant Situation Understanding and Navigating Chicago's Migrant Situation
moderated by WBEZ's Kristen Schorsch, Dr. Aimee Hilado, Rev. Kenneth Phelps and Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce De León
Monday, Oct 30
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Canada's Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman Canada's Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman
The Ambassador will discuss the critical partnership between Canada and the United States, including the deepening economic integration between the two countries, sustainable and inclusive growth, strengthening competitiveness and collaborating on innovation.
Tuesday, Oct 17
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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Jonathan Jackson Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Jonathan Jackson
Join members of the House Agriculture Committee for a conversation on the 2023 Farm Bill
Monday, Oct 16
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The State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023 The State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023
moderated by Shayne Evans, State Rep. Carol Ammons, Briana Morales and Dr. Kimako Patterson
Thursday, Oct 12
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Reclaiming Chicago: Defining Steps to Success Reclaiming Chicago: Defining Steps to Success
moderated by Amy Totsch, Rev. James T. Meeks, Guacolda Reyes, Imelda Salazar and Richard Townsell
Tuesday, Oct 3
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Chicago’s Blueprint for Safe Schools: A Community-Led Process Chicago’s Blueprint for Safe Schools: A Community-Led Process
Featuring remarks from CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, Jadine Chou, Maria Degillo, Daniel Brown, Dr. LaTacia Morgan-Greene and moderated by Walter Katz
Thursday, Sep 28
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Senator Tammy Duckworth Senator Tammy Duckworth
Friday, Sep 22
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul Attorney General Kwame Raoul
State of Illinois
Wednesday, Sep 13
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The Honorable Philip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KC The Honorable Philip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KC
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Monday, Sep 11
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Englewood Economics: How community and capital are coming together to drive resurgence Englewood Economics: How community and capital are coming together to drive resurgence
moderated by Ja'Net Defell, Cecile DeMello, Deon Lucas, Anton Seals Jr., Felicia Slaton-Young
Thursday, Sep 7
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The Physician Burnout Crisis: Barriers and Opportunities for a Better Chicago Health System The Physician Burnout Crisis: Barriers and Opportunities for a Better Chicago Health System
Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Dr. Marianne Green and Israel Rocha Jr.
Wednesday, Sep 6
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Dr. Ngozi Ezike Dr. Ngozi Ezike
President and CEO of Sinai Chicago in conversation with WTTW's Brandis Friedman
Wednesday, Aug 9
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Youth Homelessness: Federal and Local Perspectives Youth Homelessness: Federal and Local Perspectives
Jeff Olivet- U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Carolyn K. Ross- All Chicago, Bryan Samuels- Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
Tuesday, Jul 25
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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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Upcoming events

Jeff Gordon, Nascar Hall of Famer and Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, in conversation with Dan Gibbons, CEO, City Club Chicago

Thursday, Jun 5, 2025
Event Begins at 5 p.m.

Meet the Chicago Prize Finalists: Four Plans Worthy of Millions

Wednesday, Jun 11, 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