City Club of Chicago
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe 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: Countdown to the DNC
July 12, 2024 16:28July 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, […]
City Club of Chicago: Patrick J. Kennedy – Profiles in Mental Health Courage
June 26, 2024 17:19June 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. […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois’ Abortion Reality – Serving as a National Access Point and Model for Patient-Centered Care
June 21, 2024 16:07June 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Ellen Alberding – President & CEO, The Joyce Foundation
June 19, 2024 21:47June 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Press Forward Chicago – Strengthening Local News
June 11, 2024 19:37June 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago on a Global Stage – How NASCAR Chicago Drives Tourism
June 06, 2024 17:57June 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Water Innovation – Turning Waste into Health and Wealth
May 22, 2024 20:25May 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Elevation of the Conversation with Governor J.B. Pritzker
May 18, 2024 01:59May 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Joseph Kennedy III
May 07, 2024 20:09May 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Building Equity – Strategies for Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap Through Housing Policies
May 02, 2024 20:31May 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Next Stop Chicago – Promoting Investments in Infrastructure Beyond the DNC
April 30, 2024 18:22April 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Decriminalizing Adult Consensual Sex Work – Ensuring Safety, Rights, and Dignity
April 26, 2024 20:06April 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Collaborating for Equitable Development in Chicago
April 25, 2024 18:53April 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords
April 18, 2024 03:14April 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Getting It Right: Civilian Oversight & Accountability of the Chicago Police Department
April 10, 2024 03:46April 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Intergenerational Insights – A Philanthropic Fireside Chat
March 19, 2024 20:32March 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: University of Illinois Chicago Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda
March 15, 2024 14:12March 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Cook County State’s Attorney Candidate Eileen O’Neill Burke
March 12, 2024 17:38March 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Cook County State’s Attorney Candidate Clayton Harris III
March 12, 2024 17:38March 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: The Magnificent Mile – Beyond the Headlines
February 29, 2024 22:47February 28, 2024 Panelists: Nichole Benolken (M56 – 360Chicago), Oscar Gomez (Starbucks), Stan Nitzberg (Mid America Real Estate Corporation), Logan Lenker (David Yurman) and Kimberly Bares (The Magnificent Mile Association) City Club event description: Join us for an insightful discussion about the iconic Magnificent Mile! While news articles often focus on challenges, the reality is […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis
February 28, 2024 19:54February 27, 2024 Chief Justice Mary Jane TheisIllinois Supreme Court City Club event description: Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis Mary Jane Theis was born in Chicago. She received her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1971 and her law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law in 1974. From 1974-83, she […]
City Club of Chicago: The Economic Ripple of Learning Loss and its Impact on Chicago’s Future
February 21, 2024 19:56February 20, 2024 The Economic Ripple of Learning Loss and its Impact on Chicago’s Future – Moderated by Lorraine Forte (Chicago Sun Times) – Panelists: Jens Ludwig (University of Chicago’s Crime and Education Labs), Pedro Martinez (Chicago Public Schools), Laura Thonn (PricewaterhouseCoopers) City Club event description: The once-a-century public health crisis of the pandemic has […]
City Club of Chicago: The Humanities’ Impact – Fostering Economic Development in Chicago and Beyond
February 15, 2024 22:45February 14, 2024 The Humanities’ Impact: Fostering Economic Development in Chicago and Beyond – Moderated by Gabrielle Lyon (Illinois Humanities) – Panelists: Shelly Lowe (National Endowment for Humanities), Vickie Lakes-Battle (IFF) and Bernard Loyd (Urban Juncture & Build Bronzeville) City Club event description: The Humanities’ Impact: Fostering Economic Development in Chicago and Beyond Moderated by […]
City Club of Chicago: Ireland’s Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Micheál Martin
February 09, 2024 20:43February 8, 2024 Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD – Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense City Club event description: Micheál MartinMicheál Martin serves as Ireland’s Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense. He was appointed to these roles on December 2022. He served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister of […]
City Club of Chicago: Navigating the Future – Civic Leaders and the AI Landscape
February 07, 2024 21:34February 6, 2024 Navigating the Future: Civic Leaders and the AI Landscape – Moderated by Sylvia Ewing (Elevate) – Panelists: Jhmira Alexander (Public Narrative), Marianne McMullen (Chapin Hall) and Jon Powell (Salesforce) City Club event description: Join us for an approachable discussion featuring civic leaders who are actively navigating the opportunities and challenges presented by […]
City Club of Chicago: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
January 31, 2024 01:10January 30, 2024 President Toni PreckwinkleCook County Board City Club event description: President Toni PreckwinkleToni Preckwinkle is the 35th president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, an office she has held since 2010. She is the first Black woman to be elected to the office. A dedicated and effective public servant, President Preckwinkle has […]
City Club of Chicago: Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by Neighborhood – Moderated by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot
January 19, 2024 03:10January 18, 2024 Operationalizing Equity Neighborhood by NeighborhoodModerated by Former Mayor Lori E. LightfootPanelists: Craig Chico, Ayesha Jaco and Jaye Stapleton City Club event description: Join us for a presentation by former Mayor Hon. Lori E. Lightfoot on the importance of community-based organizations in shaping thriving, peaceful communities and the ways in which the need […]
City Club of Chicago: Jamie Rhee, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation
December 15, 2023 18:12December 14, 2023 Commissioner Jamie Rhee – Chicago Department of Aviation City Club event description: Commissioner Jamie RheeCommissioner Jamie L. Rhee is a leader in the aviation community, managing one of the world’s largest airport systems: Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Over the course of 29 years with the City of Chicago, Rhee has […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Charter Schools
December 13, 2023 21:15December 12, 2023 Chicago Charter Schools: What Recent Research Reveals about Charter School Performance – moderated by Andrew Broy – Macke Raymond, Constance Jones and Greg White City Club event description: Join us for a presentation from Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) Director Macke Raymond, who will present the latest findings […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez
December 06, 2023 20:50December 5, 2023 Pedro Martinez – Chief Executive Officer – Chicago Public Schools City Club event description: Pedro Martinez With more than 30 years of experience in the private, nonprofit, and public education sectors, Pedro Martinez is a data-driven, results-oriented leader with a strong record of improving student outcomes in school districts around the country. […]
City Club of Chicago: Community Violence Intervention
November 01, 2023 19:51October 31, 2023 Community Violence Intervention – moderated by Vaughn Bryant, MPI Executive Director – Jesus Salazar, Angela Hurlock and Soledad Adrianzén McGrath City Club event description: Community Violence Intervention: How the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives are Saving Lives and Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago’s Highest Risk Neighborhoods The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), a division of […]
City Club of Chicago: Understanding and Navigating Chicago’s Migrant Situation
October 31, 2023 18:22October 30, 2023 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 City Club event description: City Club of Chicago and the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice are partnering on an […]
City Club of Chicago: Canada’s Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman
October 18, 2023 18:57October 17, 2023 Canada’s Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman City Club event description: 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. Ambassador Kirsten Hillman Kirsten Hillman has served as Canada’s […]
City Club of Chicago: 2023 Farm Bill
October 17, 2023 19:01October 16, 2023 Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Jonathan Jackson – Join members of the House Agriculture Committee for a conversation on the 2023 Farm Bill City Club event description: Join Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) for a conversation on the 2023 Farm Bill. Speakers Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski […]
City Club of Chicago: The State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023
October 13, 2023 18:39October 12, 2023 The State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023 – moderated by Shayne Evans – State Rep. Carol Ammons, Briana Morales and Dr. Kimako Patterson City Club event description: Amid a growing public awareness of challenges staffing schools and a landscape altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Advance Illinois seeks to put data at the […]
City Club of Chicago: Reclaiming Chicago
October 04, 2023 17:07October 3, 2023 Reclaiming Chicago: Defining Steps to Success – moderated by Amy Totsch – Rev. James T. Meeks, Guacolda Reyes, Imelda Salazar and Richard Townsell City Club event description: Reclaiming Chicago is a campaign of United Power for Action and Justice to build 1,000 new homes on the Westside and 1,000 new homes on […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago’s Blueprint for Safe Schools
September 30, 2023 02:13September 28, 2023 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 City Club event description: While the United States grapples with post-pandemic violence, Chicago has been leading the nation for its leadership […]
City Club of Chicago: Senator Tammy Duckworth
September 23, 2023 00:08September 22, 2023 Senator Tammy Duckworth City Club event description: Senator Tammy DuckworthSenator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs who was among the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Duckworth served in the […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
September 14, 2023 18:47September 13, 2023 Attorney General Kwame Raoul – State of Illinois City Club event description: Attorney General Kwame RaoulIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, born in Chicago to Haitian immigrants, brings a lifetime of legal experience and advocacy to the office. He was sworn in as Illinois’ 42nd Attorney General in 2019 and took the oath […]
City Club of Chicago: Prime Minister Philip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KC of the Bahamas
September 11, 2023 21:41September 11, 2023 The Honorable Philip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KC – Prime Minister – Commonwealth of the Bahamas City Club event description: The Honorable Philip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KCPhilip Edward ‘Brave’ Davis, KC was elected Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in 2021. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, Davis […]
City Club of Chicago: Englewood Economics
September 08, 2023 16:12September 7, 2023 Englewood Economics: How community and capital are coming together to drive resurgencemoderated by Ja’Net Defell – Cecile DeMello, Deon Lucas, Anton Seals Jr., Felicia Slaton-Young City Club event description: Englewood is one of the most innovative communities in the city. Undiscovered talent and growth opportunities abound, as evidenced by the Quality of […]
City Club of Chicago: The Physician Burnout Crisis
September 07, 2023 20:46September 6, 2023 The Physician Burnout Crisis: Barriers and Opportunities for a Better Chicago Health System – Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Dr. Marianne Green and Israel Rocha Jr. City Club event description: The impending physician shortage has clear repercussions for patients and our health system at large, both in the Chicago region and across the country. […]
The City Club of Chicago has a new CEO
August 30, 2023 20:59Dan Gibbons, the first CEO of the City Club of Chicago, joins John Williams to discuss the civic responsibilities, public issues, and networking opportunities that the club participates in which help the city of Chicago grow and prosper.
City Club of Chicago: Dr. Ngozi Ezike
August 09, 2023 21:01August 9, 2023 Dr. Ngozi Ezike – President and CEO of Sinai Chicago in conversation with WTTW’s Brandis Friedman City Club event description: Dr. Ngozi EzikeDr. Ngozi Ezike began serving as President and CEO of Sinai Chicago, the largest private safety net health system in the state of Illinois, in June 2022. She is the […]
City Club of Chicago: Youth Homelessness – Federal and Local Perspectives
July 28, 2023 19:44July 25, 2023 Youth Homelessness: Federal and Local PerspectivesJeff Olivet- U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Carolyn K. Ross- All Chicago, Bryan Samuels- Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago City Club event description: The pandemic, affordable housing shortages, and inflation have exacerbated homelessness in major cities throughout the U.S., and Chicago is no exception. In […]
City Club of Chicago: Jahmal Cole
June 29, 2023 20:54June 28, 2023 Jahmal Cole – CEO & Founder – My Block My Hood My City City Club event description: Jahmal ColeA champion of social justice, Jahmal Cole’s mission is to build a more interconnected Chicago on the pillars of service and education. As the founder and CEO of the city’s fastest growing social impact […]
City Club of Chicago: Congressman Mike Quigley
June 27, 2023 21:14June 27, 2023 Congressman Mike Quigley – U.S. House of Representatives, IL-5 City Club event description: Congressman Mike QuigleyMike Quigley has proudly represented Illinois’ 5th District for more than 13 years. Since being elected to Congress in 2009, Mike has been devoted to fighting for our environment, small businesses, the LGBTQ community, healthcare access, and […]
City Club of Chicago: The Right to Eat
June 23, 2023 18:25June 22, 2023 The Right to Eat: Stabilizing Access, Quality & Equity in Philanthropy – Moderated by Xavier Ramey – Panelists: Dion Dawson, Jamyle Cannon & Ashley Munson City Club event description: Dion DawsonDion Dawson is a food-based social entrepreneur, philanthropic leader, and founder focused on health equity through an innovative and logistical lens. Dion’s […]
City Club of Chicago: Introducing Freshman Chicago City Council Members
June 09, 2023 20:42June 8, 2023 New & Noteworthy: Introducing Freshman Chicago City Council Members City Club event description: SpeakersNewly Elected Alderpeople*confirmed participationLamont Robinson: 4th WardDesmon Yancy: 5th Ward*William Hall: 6th Ward*Peter Chico: 10th WardJulia Ramirez: 12th Ward*Jeylu Gutiérrez: 14th WardRonnie Mosley: 21st Ward*Jessie Fuentes: 26th WardRuth Cruz: 30th Ward*Bill Conway: 34th Ward*Bennett Lawson: 44th Ward*Angela Clay: 46th […]
City Club of Chicago: The Importance of Community Policing within the Chicago Police Department
May 24, 2023 17:14May 23, 2023 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 City Club event description: Alden Loury Alden Loury is the data projects editor at WBEZ-FM, Chicago’s NPR member station. In that role, he leads […]