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The City Club of Chicago, Illinois" premier public affairs forum since 1903, providing a forum for the discussion of civic and public affairs, from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago

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City Club of Chicago: From Legislation to Action –...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/07/19

July 18, 2024 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 City Club event description: Since 2017, Illinois has ushered in five significant gun safety laws, thanks […]

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City Club of Chicago: Countdown to the DNC

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/07/12

July 11, 2024 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) City Club event description: Join leaders Christy George, Executive Director of the DNC Host Committee, Alex Hornbrook, Executive Director of the Democratic National Convention Committee, […]

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City Club of Chicago: Patrick J. Kennedy – Profiles...

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2024/06/26

June 25, 2024 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. City Club event description: Patrick J. KennedyDuring his 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Rhode Island’s First Congressional District, Patrick J. […]

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City Club of Chicago: Illinois’ Abortion Reality –...

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2024/06/21

June 20, 2024 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) City Club event description: Ahead of the second anniversary of Dobbs […]

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City Club of Chicago: Ellen Alberding – President &...

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2024/06/19

June 18, 2024 Ellen Alberding – President & CEO, The Joyce Foundation – In conversation with Laura Washington City Club event description: Ellen AlberdingAs president & CEO and board member of the Joyce Foundation, Ellen oversees the charitable distribution of $65 million annually from assets of $1.3 billion. Under her leadership, Joyce has gained national […]

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City Club of Chicago: Press Forward Chicago –...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/06/11

June 10, 2024 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) City […]

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City Club of Chicago: Chicago on a Global Stage – How...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/06/06

June 5, 2024 Chicago on a Global Stage: How NASCAR Chicago Drives Tourism – Moderated by NBC Chicago 5’s Leila Rahimi – Julie Giese (Chicago Street Race), Jeff Behnke (Motorsports, NBC Sports Group), Marty Snider (Pit Reporter, NBC Sports) and Kara Bachman (Chicago Sports Commission) City Club event description: Speakers Kara BachmanKara Bachman is the […]

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City Club of Chicago: Water Innovation – Turning...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/05/22

May 21, 2024 Water Innovation: Turning Waste into Health and Wealth – moderated by Michael Hawthorne of the Chicago Tribune – Alaina Harkness (Executive Director of Current and CEO and principal investigator (PI) of Great Lakes ReNEW) and Junhong Chen (Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and […]

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City Club of Chicago: Elevation of the Conversation...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/05/18

May 17, 2024 Elevation of the Conversation with Governor J.B. Pritzker – This event promises to be an evening of inspiration and insight as we delve into the Governor’s “why” and explore ways to elevate the conversation in our civic community, all while enjoying drinks, hors d’oeuvres and amazing views from Chicago Cut’s brand-new Private […]

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City Club of Chicago: Joseph Kennedy III

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/05/07

May 3, 2024 Joseph Kennedy III – Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs – U.S. Department of State City Club event description: Joseph Kennedy IIIJoseph Kennedy III currently serves as the Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. Over four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Kennedy built an impressive […]

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City Club of Chicago: Building Equity – Strategies...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/05/02

May 1, 2024 Building Equity: Strategies for Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap Through Housing PoliciesModerated by WBEZ’s Erin AllenPanelists: UChicago’s Dr. Robert J. Chaskin, Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, Chicago Community Trust’s Marisa Novara City Club event description: Homeownership remains the principal way most families build wealth in this country. Despite this, the gap in homeownership […]

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City Club of Chicago: Next Stop Chicago – Promoting...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/04/30

April 29, 2024 Next Stop Chicago: Promoting Investments in Infrastructure Beyond the DNCAbby Pucker, Anton Seals Jr., Devon van Houten Maldonado City Club event description: Join Abby Pucker (Gertie), Anton Seals Jr. (Grow Greater Englewood) and Devon VanHouten-Maldonado (SkyART) for a conversation on the intersection of culture and infrastructure. Next Stop: Chicago is a campaign […]

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City Club of Chicago: Decriminalizing Adult...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/04/26

April 25, 2024 Decriminalizing Adult Consensual Sex Work: Ensuring Safety, Rights, and DignityModerated by Senator Celina VillanuevaPanelists: Brian C. Johnson (Equality Illinois) and Reyna Ortiz (TaskForce / SWAG) City Club event description: In light of increasing violence against sex workers, Equality Illinois and the Sex Worker Advisory Group (SWAG) have united to launch a campaign […]

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City Club of Chicago: Collaborating for Equitable...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/04/25

April 23, 2024 Collaborating for Equitable Development in ChicagoFeaturing remarks from the Chicago Community President & CEO Andrea SáenzPanelists: Kendra Freeman (MPC), Kevin Goldsmith (JPMorgan Chase), Christen Wiggins (We Rise Together), Andraya Yousfi (By The Hand) / moderated by Brandis Freidman (WTTW, Chicago Tonight) City Club event description: Too many of our communities on the […]

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City Club of Chicago: Former Congresswoman Gabby...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/04/18

April 17, 2024 Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords City Club event description: Former Congresswoman Gabby GiffordsFormer Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords understands what it’s like to face overwhelming barriers. Today she leads Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization she co-founded. Giffords is a nonprofit organization that shifts culture, changes policies, and challenges injustice, inspiring Americans across the country […]

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City Club of Chicago: Getting It Right: Civilian...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/04/10

April 9, 2024 Getting It Right: Civilian Oversight & Accountability of the Chicago Police Department – Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten (COPA) and President Anthony Driver (CCPSA) City Club event description: Join Andrea Kersten, Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and Anthony Driver, President of the Community Commission for Public Safety and […]

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City Club of Chicago: Intergenerational Insights – A...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/03/19

March 18, 2024 Intergenerational Insights: A Philanthropic Fireside Chat – Join John Palfrey, Andrea Sáenz and Dion Dawson for an insightful discussion on executive leadership and strategies for future-proofing the philanthropic sector City Club event description: John PalfreyJohn Palfrey is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest […]

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City Club of Chicago: University of Illinois Chicago...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/03/15

March 14, 2024 Marie Lynn Miranda – Chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago – In conversation with Michael Fassnacht City Club event description: Marie Lynn MirandaMarie Lynn Miranda, a leader in geospatial health informatics, took office as the 10th chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago in July 2023. She also is a faculty member in […]

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City Club of Chicago: Cook County State’s Attorney...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/03/12

March 11, 2024 Eileen O’Neill Burke – Candidate – Cook County State’s Attorney City Club event description: Eileen O’Neill BurkeRetired Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke is a candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney. A lifelong Democrat and fourth generation Chicagoan, Eileen O’Neill was born and raised on the Northwest side by a single mother after her […]

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City Club of Chicago: Cook County State’s Attorney...

City Club of Chicago ·

2024/03/12

March 7, 2024 Clayton Harris III – Candidate – Cook County State’s Attorney City Club event description: Clayton Harris IIIClayton Harris III is a candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney. As a lifelong Democrat, Clayton is running to bring safety and justice to Cook County as our next State’s Attorney. An experienced prosecutor and government […]

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