Past events
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Promoting Equitable Cancer Care and Research in Chicago's Communities of Color in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Proceeds from this event will directly support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s vital work funding lifesaving blood cancer research to find a cure and improve the quality of life of patients and their families, Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige, UIC Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda, Dr. Edwin McDonald IV, Tawa Mitchell and Adrian Talbott
- Thursday, Oct 24
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Teens, Social Media, and Reducing Gun Violence: A Roadmap
- moderated by WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices Host Joanna Hernandez, Nina Vinik (Project Unloaded), Jadine Chou (CPS), Dr. Selwyn Rogers (UChicago Medicine), Olivia Brown (Project Unloaded), Laia McClain (Whitney Young High School)
- Tuesday, Oct 8
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Investing in Illinois Innovation
- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and RockCreek Founder & CEO Afsaneh Mashayekhi Beschloss
- Monday, Sep 30
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Rachel Arfa
- Commissioner, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
- Thursday, Sep 26
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Dorval R. Carter, Jr.
- President, Chicago Transit Authority
- Thursday, Sep 19
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Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
- Illinois House of Representatives
- Tuesday, Sep 17
- Watch the video
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Rosa Escareño
- General Superintendent and CEO, Chicago Park District
- Monday, Sep 16
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Kari K. Steele
- President, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
- Thursday, Sep 12
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Crime, Guns & Solutions: What Are We Doing to Stop the Flow of Illegal Guns in Illinois?
- moderated by WTTW's Chicago Tonight Host Brandis Friedman, Christopher Amon - Special Agent in Charge, ATF Chicago Field Division, Brendan Kelly - Director, Illinois State Police, Kim Smith - Director of Programs UChicago Crime Lab and Education Lab
- Wednesday, Sep 11
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Dr. Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago
- in conversation with Omar Brown, Senior Vice President, Community and Impact, The Big Ten Conference
- Tuesday, Sep 10
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Tackling the Chicago Reassessment
- Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Northern Trust Executive Vice President and CFO Jason Tyler
- Thursday, Sep 5
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City Club of Chicago and ChiWomenVote present Thursday Night Watch Party
- Thursday, Aug 22
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Reception featuring former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley
- Join Chicago's longest serving Mayor Richard M. Daley, US Conference of Mayors Leadership and surprise guests
- Wednesday, Aug 21
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Connect with The U.S. Conference of Mayors
- Join USCM President Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor of Columbus Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor of Columbus (OH), Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia (PA), Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego (CA), and Andre Dickens Mayor of Atlanta (GA)
- Wednesday, Aug 21
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford
- Tuesday, Aug 20
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Convention Week Hub Pass
- Monday, Aug 19–8/22/2024
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Superintendent Larry B. Snelling
- Chicago Police Department
- Monday, Aug 12
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Reducing Gun Violence: The Ecosystem of Public Safety
- moderated by WTTW's Chicago Tonight Host, Brandis Friedman, Panelists: Pamela Montgomery-Bosley (Purpose Over Pain of St. Sabina), Tim Daly (The Joyce Foundation), Dr. Rebecca Neusteter (UChicago Health Lab), Lorne Runnels (BlackRoots Alliance) and Eric Smith (BMO Bank / Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago)
- Thursday, Jul 25
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From Legislation to Action: The Impact of Gun Safety Laws in Illinois
- moderated by G-PAC's President & CEO Kathleen Sances, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Senate President Don Harmon, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly
- Thursday, Jul 18
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Countdown to the DNC
- Christy George (Executive Director, DNC Host Committee), Alex Hornbrook (Executive Director, DNC Committee) and John Roberson (City of Chicago, Chief Operating Officer)
- Thursday, Jul 11
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City Club’s Ice Cream Social
- A Taste of How Community and Small Business Can Strengthen Chicago, Featuring Danielle Parker (Dion’s Chicago Dream) and Ida Nelson (Ida’s Artisanal Ice Cream) in conversation with City Club CEO Dan Gibbons
- Tuesday, Jun 25
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Patrick J. Kennedy: Profiles in Mental Health Courage
- Join us for a compelling conversation about the bravery and resilience of those living with mental illnesses and addictions.
- Tuesday, Jun 25
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Illinois’ Abortion Reality: Serving as a National Access Point and Model for Patient-Centered Care
- moderated by State Senator Lakesia Collins, Panelists: Sarah Garza Resnick (Personal PAC), Megan Jeyifo (Chicago Abortion Fund), Chelsea Souder (Hope Clinic), Dr. Jonah Fleisher (UIHealth)
- Thursday, Jun 20
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Ellen Alberding
- President & CEO, The Joyce Foundation, In conversation with Laura Washington
- Tuesday, Jun 18
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Press Forward Chicago: Strengthening Local News
- featuring remarks from The Chicago Community Trust President and CEO Andrea Sáenz and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation President John Palfrey, Panelists: Sarah Conway (City Bureau), Jacqueline Serrato (South Side Weekly), Trina Reynolds-Tyler (Invisible Institute) & Mackenzie Warren (Medill Local News Accelerator). Moderated by Olivia Obineme (Public Narrative)
- Monday, Jun 10
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Upcoming events
Governor JB Pritzker, State of Illinois
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Doors Open at 11:30 am / Event Begins at 12:00 pm
Protecting Access: SNAP, Federal Policy, and Cook County's Response
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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


Promoting Equitable Cancer Care and Research in Chicago's Communities of Color in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Teens, Social Media, and Reducing Gun Violence: A Roadmap
Investing in Illinois Innovation
Rachel Arfa
Dorval R. Carter, Jr.
Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Rosa Escareño
Kari K. Steele
Crime, Guns & Solutions: What Are We Doing to Stop the Flow of Illegal Guns in Illinois?
Dr. Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago
Tackling the Chicago Reassessment
City Club of Chicago and ChiWomenVote present Thursday Night Watch Party
Reception featuring former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley
Connect with The U.S. Conference of Mayors
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford
Convention Week Hub Pass
Superintendent Larry B. Snelling
Reducing Gun Violence: The Ecosystem of Public Safety
From Legislation to Action: The Impact of Gun Safety Laws in Illinois
Countdown to the DNC
City Club’s Ice Cream Social
Patrick J. Kennedy: Profiles in Mental Health Courage
Illinois’ Abortion Reality: Serving as a National Access Point and Model for Patient-Centered Care
Ellen Alberding
Press Forward Chicago: Strengthening Local News



