City Club of Chicago
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 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: Dr. Janice Jackson – Investing in Success
May 22, 2023 22:18May 22, 2023 Dr. Janice K. Jackson – Investing in Success: Hope Chicago and the Economic Power of Postsecondary Access and Support City Club event description: Dr. Janice K. Jackson Dr. Janice Jackson is a lifelong resident of Chicago. With over 22 years of experience working in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), she is a nationally-known […]
City Club of Chicago: Erin Harkey, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
May 15, 2023 19:25May 12, 2023 Commissioner Erin Harkey – Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events City Club event description: Commissioner Erin Harkey Erin Harkey is the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) — appointed to the post by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot in November 2021. She holds 20 years […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
May 09, 2023 20:36May 9, 2023 Secretary Alexi Giannoulias – Looking Ahead: The Plan for the Secretary of State’s Office City Club event description: Secretary Alexi GiannouliasIllinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias was sworn into office as Illinois’ 38th Secretary of State on January 9, 2023. He is committed to transforming operations through modernization efforts, which will improve […]
City Club of Chicago: Community, Government and Business Partnerships for Public Safety
May 08, 2023 22:08May 8, 2023 Community, Government and Business Partnerships for Public Safety – Chicago CRED Founder Arne Duncan will moderate a discussion on violence prevention and public safety with Jalon Arthur, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Chicago CRED; Jim Crown, the Chairman of a public safety task force of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club and […]
City Club of Chicago: Andrea Sáenz, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust
May 02, 2023 20:03May 1, 2023 Andrea SáenzPresident and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, in conversation with FOX 32’s Sylvia Perez City Club event description: Andrea SáenzAndrea Sáenz (pronounced Ahn-dray-a Sigh-enz) is the president and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust. The Trust, one of the nation’s largest and oldest community foundations, is committed to a vision […]
City Club of Chicago: Our Mental Health Crises – Improving emergency response and care
April 28, 2023 19:30April 26, 2023 Moderated by WBEZ’s Shannon HeffernanHarold Pollack, Matt Richards, Sheriff Jerry Clayton City Club event description: Join us for a conversation on what we are learning from collaborations among public health leaders, law enforcement officials, and researchers about ways we can improve emergency first-response and follow-up to mental health crises. The City Club […]
City Club of Chicago: Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx
April 25, 2023 21:12April 25, 2023 State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx – Cook County City Club event description: State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Kimberly M. Foxx is the first African American woman to lead the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office – the second largest prosecutor’s office in the country. Kim took office on December 1, 2016, with a vision […]
City Club of Chicago: Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States
April 24, 2023 20:52April 21, 2023 Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States City Club event description: Join us in welcoming the Ambassador to Chicago for a luncheon and conversation featuring Caitriona Fottrell, Marianne O’Shea, Íarlaith Smyth and Trisha Rooney about the strength of the relationship between Chicago and Ireland Ambassador Geraldine Byrne NasonAmbassador Geraldine Byrne […]
City Club of Chicago: Defending Democracy – The Role of Libraries and Civic Leaders in the Fight Against Book Bans and Censorship
April 21, 2023 20:30April 20, 2023 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 […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer Tracey Scott
April 01, 2023 00:00March 30, 2023 Tracey Scott – Chief Executive Officer – Chicago Housing Authority City Club event description: Tracey Scott In 2020, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board appointed Tracey Scott as chief executive officer of the nation’s third largest housing authority, serving 64,000 families in Chicago. Under her leadership, CHA is investing in public housing […]
City Club of Chicago: Brandon Johnson
March 27, 2023 21:31March 27, 2023 Brandon Johnson – Candidate for Mayor of Chicago City Club event description: Brandon Johnson As the son of a pastor and one of ten siblings, Brandon Johnson was raised on a foundation of hard work, faith and service. Brandon began his career as a public school teacher, first at Jenner Academy in […]
City Club of Chicago: Pure Potential – The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago
March 23, 2023 21:37March 23, 2023 Pure Potential: The Opportunity for Equitable Economic Development in Chicago – Moderated by Christen Wiggins – Brenda M. Palms, Darnell Shields, Aron Weisner, Jesse Iniguez City Club event description: Christen WigginsAs program director of We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery, Christen Wiggins oversees strategy, grantmaking, and partnerships toward the […]
City Club of Chicago: Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO Chicago Urban League
March 20, 2023 22:10March 20, 2023 Karen Freeman-Wilson – President & CEO – Chicago Urban League City Club event description: Karen Freeman-Wilson Karen Freeman-Wilson began serving as President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in January 2020. She brings a passion for equity and social justice to the organization, which works to advance economic, educational, and social […]
City Club of Chicago: RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard
February 23, 2023 21:22February 22, 2023 Kirk Dillard – Chairman – Regional Transportation Authority City Club event description: Kirk Dillard Kirk Dillard has served as the chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors since June 2014. He was elected to his second term on May 16, 2019. Chairman Dillard and the RTA Board oversee the […]
City Club of Chicago: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent of the Forest Preserves of Cook County
February 22, 2023 19:07February 21, 2023 Arnold Randall – General Superintendent – Forest Preserves of Cook County City Club event description: Arnold Randall Arnold Randall has served as the General Superintendent of the Forest Preserves of Cook County since being appointed to the position in 2010 by Forest Preserve District of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle. During General […]
City Club of Chicago: Alderwoman Sophia King
February 16, 2023 20:17February 16, 2023 Alderwoman Sophia King City Club event description: Alderwoman Sophia King Alderwoman Sophia King was born in Colorado and grew up in Evanston, Illinois and Jackson, Mississippi. With family roots in rural Mississippi, Sophia spent considerable time in the South. This experience helped to shape Sophia’s convictions on equity, justice, and opportunity for […]
City Club of Chicago: Dr. Willie Wilson
February 14, 2023 22:09February 14, 2023 Dr. Willie Wilson City Club event description: Dr. Willie Wilson Philanthropist, entrepreneur, and recording artist Willie Lee Wilson, grew up in impoverished conditions and rose to found multiple successful enterprises including Singsation!, the first nationally syndicated African-American owned and produced Gospel program on commercial television that broadcasts internationally on WGN-TV. Wilson is […]
City Club of Chicago: Election 2023 – ‘Take 5’ with Chicago’s Mayoral Candidates
February 10, 2023 19:37February 9, 2023 SpeakersState Rep. Kam BucknerU.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” GarciaJa’Mal GreenCommissioner Brandon JohnsonAlderman Sophia KingMayor Lori LightfootAlderman Roderick SawyerPaul VallasDr. Willie Wilson Special Guests & EntertainmentAlpana Singh, Owner, AlpanaChantala Kommanivanh, Co-Owner, Beverly Phono MartMecca Perry, Owner, Mecca Elevated City Club event description City Club video
City Club of Chicago: Commissioner Brandon Johnson
February 09, 2023 17:50February 8, 2023 Commissioner Brandon Johnson City Club event description: Commissioner Brandon Johnson As the son of a pastor and one of ten siblings, Brandon Johnson was raised on a foundation of hard work, faith and service. Brandon began his career as a public school teacher, first at Jenner Academy in Cabrini-Green and then at […]
City Club of Chicago: Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox
February 08, 2023 20:54February 7, 2023 Commissioner Maurice Cox – Department of Planning and Development – City of Chicago City Club event description: Commissioner Maurice Cox Maurice D. Cox was appointed Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and confirmed by the City Council on October 16, 2019. Celebrated for his […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago at a Crossroads – The Future of Community Policing
February 02, 2023 20:52February 1, 2023 Chicago at a Crossroads: The Future of Community Policing – moderated by Laura Washington – Roseanna Ander, Mecole Jordan-McBride, Mike Milstein, Andrew Papachristos City Club event description: Laura Washington Laura S. Washington is a Chicago Tribune contributing columnist and political analyst for ABC-7, Chicago’s ABC-owned station. Before moving to the Tribune, she […]
City Club of Chicago: Paul Vallas
January 31, 2023 22:59January 31, 2023 Paul Vallas City Club event description: Paul Vallas Paul Vallas has devoted his life to public service, both in and out of government, and is experienced in leading people, solving problems and building initiatives across political boundaries. His passion for equality of opportunity and belief in the ability of every child to […]
City Club of Chicago: Evolving Solutions for Addressing Our Children’s Mental Health Crisis
January 30, 2023 22:55January 30, 2023 What’s Possible: Evolving Solutions for Addressing Our Children’s Mental Health Crisis – A conversation moderated by Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler & Dr. Nacole Milbrook City Club event description: Please join us for a continuation of the “Protecting Youth Mental Health” conversation begun by US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy at his December 6th […]
City Club of Chicago: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
January 28, 2023 03:34January 27, 2023 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot City Club event description: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Following her historic election, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has undertaken an ambitious agenda of expanding opportunity and inclusive economic growth across Chicago’s neighborhoods, with accomplishments including landmark ethics and good governance reforms, worker protection legislation, closing a record $1.2 […]
City Club of Chicago: State Representative Kam Buckner
January 26, 2023 17:59January 26, 2023 State Representative Kam Buckner City Club event description: State Representative Kam Buckner Kam Buckner is a son of Chicago. Growing up in Roseland and Washington Heights, his father was a law enforcement officer and his mother was a teacher. He attended Chicago Public Schools, graduating from Morgan Park High School before going […]
City Club of Chicago: Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Housing Marisa Novara
January 24, 2023 22:33January 24, 2023 Commissioner Marisa Novara – Department of Housing – City of Chicago City Club event description: Commissioner Marisa Novara Marisa Novara was appointed Commissioner of the Department of Housing (DOH) by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot in May 2019. Believing that housing is a human right, Commissioner Novara directs the City’s efforts to create […]
City Club of Chicago: Sheriff Tom Dart
January 23, 2023 22:50January 23, 2023 Sheriff Tom Dart – Cook County City Club event description: Sheriff Tom Dart Sheriff Tom Dart has dedicated his career to challenging injustice, fighting the violence plaguing our communities, and bringing new, thoughtful approaches to public service. After serving as a prosecutor and an Illinois state legislator, Sheriff Dart was elected by […]
City Club of Chicago: Congressman Jesús ‘Chuy’ García
January 13, 2023 22:37January 13, 2023 Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García – A Plan for Public Safety City Club event description: Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García Jesús “Chuy” García is the current Congressman of Illinois’ 4th Congressional District and the first Mexican-American elected to Congress from the Midwest. For almost 40 years, Chuy has been a progressive community leader and […]
City Club of Chicago: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
December 09, 2022 21:05December 8, 2022 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. City Club event […]
City Club of Chicago: Future of Chicagoland Transit
December 08, 2022 21:55December 7, 2022 Future of Chicagoland Transit: Funding, Fares, and Flexibility – Moderated by H.G. Chissell – Erin Aleman, Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, Jacky Grimshaw, Leanne Redden City Club event description: Erin Aleman After progressing steadily in a variety of leadership roles at the local, regional, and state levels, Erin Aleman was appointed unanimously by the […]
City Club of Chicago: Cook County’s Promise
November 17, 2022 20:46November 16, 2022 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 City Club event description: The City Club of Chicago and the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice are partnering on […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Chief Financial Officer Jennie Huang Bennett
November 15, 2022 18:08November 14, 2022 Jennie Huang Bennett – Chief Financial Officer – City of Chicago City Club event description: Jennie Huang Bennett Jennie Huang Bennett serves as the City of Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer. Previously the Chief Financial Officer for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Ms. Bennett has extensive experience in managing financial turnarounds, driving cost efficiencies, […]
City Club of Chicago – Cannabis in Illinois: Understanding Social Equity Cannabis
November 04, 2022 17:22November 3, 2022 Cannabis in Illinois: Understanding Social Equity Cannabis – moderated by WVON’s Kim Egonmwan – Ambrose Jackson, Doug Kelly, Lisbeth Vargas Jaimes City Club event description: Ambrose Jackson Ambrose Jackson is the Chairman and CEO of The 1937 Group. Prior to launching and gaining licensing for Illinois cannabis companies Parkway Dispensary, Helios Labs […]
City Club of Chicago: Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner
October 28, 2022 18:49October 27, 2022 Marilynn Gardner – President and CEO – Navy Pier City Club event description: Marilynn Gardner Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner oversees the complex daily operations, programming, long-term visioning, and fiscal wellbeing of one of Chicago’s greatest recreational assets and the Midwest’s most visited destinations. An enthusiastic ambassador and advocate for […]
City Club of Chicago: Rachel Arfa, City of Chicago Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
October 18, 2022 17:05October 17, 2022 Commissioner Rachel Arfa – Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities City Club event description: Commissioner Rachel Arfa Rachel Arfa serves as the City of Chicago Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD). Commissioner Arfa was appointed Commissioner by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in July 2020. Commissioner Arfa is the […]
City Club of Chicago: Anchored in Health Equity
October 14, 2022 22:08October 14, 2022 Moderated by Deborah Kasemeyer – Dr. Diana N. Derige, Ayesha Jaco, Richard Townsell and Alex Wiggins City Club event description: This event is hosted in partnership with the American Medical Association and West Side United. Dr. James L. Madara, CEO, American Medical Association and Dr. Thomas Shanley, President & CEO, Ann & […]
City Club of Chicago: Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
October 06, 2022 19:45October 4, 2022 Arne Duncan – Managing Partner – Chicago CRED City Club event description: Arne Duncan After serving as a Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama, Arne Duncan returned home to Chicago in 2016, committed to trying to dramatically reduce the amount of gun violence in our city and allow children on the […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown
September 30, 2022 16:28September 29, 2022 Commissioner Chris Brown – Chicago Public Library City Club event description: Commissioner Chris Brown Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown is passionate about redefining what public libraries can bring to the communities they serve. This mission is particularly vital for CPL—its 81 locations make it one of the world’s largest library systems. […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch
September 30, 2022 15:40September 28, 2022 Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch – Illinois House of Representatives City Club event description: Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch Emanuel “Chris” Welch has been a State Representative from the 7th District of Illinois since 2013. He was elected Speaker of the House in January 2021 after serving on several key committees, including chairman of […]
City Club of Chicago: Ellen Alberding, Joyce Foundation President & CEO
September 22, 2022 21:21September 21, 2022 Ellen Alberding – President & CEO – Joyce Foundation City Club event description: Ellen Alberding Ellen S. Alberding is President & CEO and a 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 prominence […]
City Club of Chicago: Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority CEO Larita Clark
September 22, 2022 20:52September 20, 2022 Larita Clark – Chief Executive Officer – Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority City Club event description: Larita Clark Appointed in January 2020, Larita Clark is the Chief Executive Officer for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and is the first African American woman to hold that position. MPEA owns and operates […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza
September 15, 2022 17:48September 14, 2022 Comptroller Susana Mendoza – State of Illinois City Club event description: Comptroller Susana Mendoza Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza took office on Dec. 5, 2016, serving the last two years of her friend, the late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka’s, last term. She was re-elected in 2018. Mendoza is the first Hispanic independently […]
City Club of Chicago: Congresswoman Robin Kelly
September 13, 2022 15:57September 12, 2022 Congresswoman Robin Kelly – 2nd District – United States House of Representatives City Club event description: Congresswoman Robin Kelly Congresswoman Robin Kelly has dedicated her career to public service as an advocate for Illinois families. Since being elected to serve the 2nd Congressional District in 2013, she has worked to expand economic […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates
August 22, 2022 22:11August 22, 2022 Stacy Davis Gates – President – Chicago Teachers Union City Club event description: Stacy Davis Gates Stacy Davis Gates is the President of the Chicago Teachers Union and the Executive Vice President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Before her election to the office of President in 2022, Ms. Davis Gates served […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez
August 18, 2022 15:37August 17, 2022 Pedro Martinez – CEO – Chicago Public Schools City Club event description: Pedro Martinez Pedro Martinez is the CEO of Chicago Public Schools. He has more than 20 years of experience in the private, nonprofit, and public education sectors. Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Pedro Martinez came to Chicago with his family at […]
City Club of Chicago: CTA President Dorval Carter
August 12, 2022 17:38August 11, 2022 Dorval R. Carter, Jr. – President – Chicago Transit Authority City Club event description: Dorval R. Carter, Jr. Dorval R. Carter, Jr. is President of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the nation’s second-largest transit agency, providing approximately 1.5 million rides on an average weekday and serving the City of Chicago and 35 […]
City Club of Chicago: The Impact of COVID-19 on Education
August 05, 2022 21:16August 4, 2022 The State We’re In: The Impact of COVID-19 on Education – Moderated by Robin Steans – Dr. Carmen Ayala, Dr. Janice Jackson, Rep. Michelle Mussman City Club event description: Robin Steans Robin Steans is President of Advance Illinois, an independent policy and advocacy organization working toward a healthy public education system that […]
City Club of Chicago: Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois
June 22, 2022 21:23June 22, 2022 Brian C. Johnson – Equality Illinois – Chief Executive Officer City Club event description: Brian C. Johnson Brian C. Johnson has served as the CEO of Equality Illinois, the statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, since 2016. In this role, he leads efforts to build a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and […]
City Club of Chicago: Dr. Allison Arwady, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health
June 06, 2022 21:44June 6, 2022 Dr. Allison Arwady – Chicago Department of Public Health – Commissioner City Club event description: Dr. Allison Arwady Dr. Allison Arwady, MD, MPH, is the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Dr. Arwady started at CDPH in 2015 and served as Chief Medical Officer before being confirmed by the […]
City Club of Chicago: Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust
June 01, 2022 21:18June 1, 2022 Dr. Helene Gayle – President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, in conversation with WTTW’s Brandis Friedman City Club event description: Dr. Helene Gayle Dr. Gayle has been president and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, since October 2017. Under her leadership, […]