Past events
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Defending Democracy: The Role of Libraries and Civic Leaders in the Fight Against Book Bans and Censorship
- Featuring an introduction from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Panelists: Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown, Digital Public Library of America Executive Director John Bracken and American Library Association Executive Director Tracie Hall. Moderated by Sylvia Ewing
- Thursday, Apr 20
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Tracey Scott
- Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Housing Authority
- Thursday, Mar 30
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Paul Vallas
- Candidate for Mayor of Chicago
- Tuesday, Mar 28
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Brandon Johnson
- Candidate for Mayor of Chicago
- Monday, Mar 27
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Pure Potential: The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago
- moderated by Christen Wiggins, Brenda M. Palms, Darnell Shields, Aron Weisner, Jesse Iniguez
- Thursday, Mar 23
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Karen Freeman-Wilson
- President & CEO, Chicago Urban League
- Monday, Mar 20
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Kirk Dillard
- Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority
- Wednesday, Feb 22
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Arnold Randall
- General Superintendent, Forest Preserves of Cook County
- Tuesday, Feb 21
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Alderwoman Sophia King
- Thursday, Feb 16
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Dr. Willie Wilson
- Tuesday, Feb 14
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Election 2023: "Take 5" with Chicago's Mayoral Candidates
- Mix & mingle with all 9 Mayoral Candidates at a cocktail reception just three weeks before the election!
- Thursday, Feb 9
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Commissioner Brandon Johnson
- Join Commissioner Johnson as he shares his plans to improve education in Chicago
- Wednesday, Feb 8
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Commissioner Maurice Cox
- Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago
- Tuesday, Feb 7
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Commissioner Marisa Novara
- Department of Housing, City of Chicago
- Tuesday, Jan 24
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Sheriff Tom Dart
- Cook County
- Monday, Jan 23
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Congressman Chuy Garcia
- A Plan for Public Safety
- Friday, Jan 13
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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
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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
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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
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Jennie Huang Bennett
- Chief Financial Officer, City of Chicago
- Monday, Nov 14
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Defending Democracy: The Role of Libraries and Civic Leaders in the Fight Against Book Bans and Censorship
Tracey Scott
Paul Vallas
Brandon Johnson
Pure Potential: The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago
Karen Freeman-Wilson
Kirk Dillard
Arnold Randall
Alderwoman Sophia King
Dr. Willie Wilson
Election 2023: "Take 5" with Chicago's Mayoral Candidates
Commissioner Maurice Cox
Chicago at a Crossroads: The Future of Community Policing
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
Upcoming events
[Test] Chancellor Michael Amiridis
Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Remarks begin at 11:00 AM
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
