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: Helene D. Gayle, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust
November 04, 2019 22:41November 4, 2019 Helene D. Gayle – President & CEO – The Chicago Community Trust Helene Gayle Helene D. Gayle is President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s leading community foundations. The Trust works with donors, nonprofits, community leaders and residents to lead and inspire philanthropic efforts that improve the […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago’s $838 Million Shortfall – Hard Choices Ahead
October 29, 2019 22:16October 29, 2019 Chicago’s $838 Million Shortfall: Hard Choices Ahead – Chairman Scott Waguespack, Carol Spain & Ted Dabrowski Hon. Scott Waguespack Scott Waguespack is the alderman of Chicago’s 32nd Ward, which includes parts of the Bucktown, Logan Square and Wicker Park neighborhoods. Since his election as alderman in 2007, Ald. Waguespack has been a […]
City Club of Chicago: Cook County Health CEO Dr. John Jay Shannon
October 28, 2019 22:25October 28, 2019 Dr. John Jay Shannon – CEO – Cook County Health Dr. John Jay Shannon Dr. Jay Shannon is the Chief Executive Officer of Cook County Health (CCH). He was appointed CEO in June 2014 after serving as the system’s Chief of Clinical Integration. Under Dr. Shannon’s leadership, CCH is continuing a transformative […]
City Club of Chicago: Attorney General Kwame Raoul
October 21, 2019 21:32October 21, 2019 Attorney General Kwame Raoul – State of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Attorney General Kwame Raoul was sworn in as the 42nd Attorney General of Illinois in January 2019. Raoul was born in Chicago to Haitian immigrants and brings a lifetime of legal and policy experience, advocacy, and public service to the […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois Human Services – We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
October 18, 2019 01:56October 17, 2019 Illinois Human Services: We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Andrea Durbin, and Lauren Wright Hon. Susana Mendoza Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza serves as the state’s chief fiscal and accountability officer.The “Transparency Revolution” she launched upon taking office three years ago has opened the state’s books in […]
City Club of Chicago: A Conversation on the State of Public Education in Illinois
October 16, 2019 03:46October 15, 2019 The State We’re In 2019: A Conversation on the State of Public Education in Illinois – Moderated by Robin Steans – Miguel del Valle, Rep. Will Davis & Jesse Ruiz Robin Steans Robin Steans currently serves as President of Advance Illinois, a bipartisan, non-profit education policy and advocacy organization working to ensure […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois Medical District CEO Dr. Suzet M. McKinney
October 10, 2019 22:39October 10, 2019 Dr. Suzet M. McKinney – CEO/Executive Director – Illinois Medical District Suzet McKinney Dr. Suzet M. McKinney currently serves as CEO/Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District. The Illinois Medical District (IMD), a 24/7/365 environment that includes 560 acres of medical research facilities, labs, a biotech business incubator, universities, raw land development […]
City Club of Chicago: President and CEO of Navy Pier, Marilynn Gardner
October 08, 2019 21:50October 8, 2019 Marilynn Gardner – President & CEO – Navy Pier Marilynn Gardner Marilynn Kelly Gardner is a visionary, strategist and passionate advocate for Chicago. As President and CEO of Navy Pier, Chicago’s mission-driven cultural district and one of the Midwest’s leading destinations, Gardner has built a strong reputation as one of the city’s […]
City Club of Chicago: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi – Fighting the Teen Vaping Epidemic
October 07, 2019 21:13October 7, 2019 Fighting the Teen Vaping Epidemic – Hon. Raja Krishnamoorthi – Congressman, Illinois 8th District Hon. Raja Krishnamoorthi Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th District of Illinois, which includes Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs, and serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. In addition, he serves on the Committee on Oversight […]
City Club of Chicago: Alderman Brian Hopkins
September 27, 2019 02:27September 26, 2019 Alderman Brian Hopkins – City of Chicago, 2nd Ward Hon. Brian Hopkins 2nd ward Alderman Brian Hopkins was first elected to Chicago’s City Council in May 2015 and was re-elected in February 2019 after running unopposed. Prior to being elected into office, Hopkins worked in the Cook County Commissioners office, where he […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson
September 26, 2019 20:19September 26, 2019 Crime in the City: Summer Recap & What’s Ahead – CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Eddie T. Johnson Eddie T. Johnson has served as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department since his appointment in March 2016. Johnson joined CPD as a Patrolman in May 1988 and has served in several supervisory roles, including […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago State University President Z Scott in conversation with Mayor Lori Lightfoot
September 25, 2019 02:29September 24, 2019 Z Scott in conversation with Mayor Lori Lightfoot – President – Chicago State University Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott was unanimously voted by the Board of Trustees’ to serve as the 12th permanent president of Chicago State University and assumed the role on July 1, 2018. Under President Scott’s leadership, CSU […]
City Club of Chicago: Saint Ignatius Sesquicentennial
September 19, 2019 22:59September 19, 2019 Saint Ignatius Sesquicentennial – Moderated by Mary Ann Ahern; Father Michael Caruso & Tony Harris – A discussion of 150 years of Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago Father Michael Caruso Fr. Michael P. Caruso, SJ is the current President of Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago. He is starting his tenth […]
City Club of Chicago: ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell
September 17, 2019 22:33September 17, 2019 Colleen Connell – ACLU of Illinois – What the fight for abortion rights means for our democracy Colleen Connell In January of 2001, Colleen Connell became the first woman attorney to lead the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. As Executive Director, Connell has expanded the organization’s legislative and communications programs, as […]
City Club of Chicago: Grace Hou, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services
September 17, 2019 02:31September 16, 2019 Grace Hou – Secretary – Illinois Department of Human Services Grace Hou Grace B. Hou has served under Governor JB Pritzker as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) since April 2019. The mission of IDHS is strengthening Illinois by building up lives and communities which is achieved through an […]
City Club of Chicago: Toni Preckwinkle – Advancing Racial Equity in Cook County
September 17, 2019 01:34September 16, 2019 Advancing Racial Equity in Cook County: Closing the gap through policy and practice – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Hon. Toni Preckwinkle Hon. Toni Preckwinkle started her career as a high school history teacher, teaching in Chicago for 10 years. Her journey in public service started as alderman for 20 years […]
City Club of Chicago: The Pension Problem – What Happens Now?
September 09, 2019 22:54September 9, 2019 The Pension Problem: What Happens Now? – moderated by Kristen McQueary – Laurence Msall, Adam Schuster & Hon. Heather Steans Kristen McQueary Kristen McQueary is an Editorial Board Member of the Chicago Tribune. Her areas of focus include government, politics, education, and candidate endorsements. Before joining the Tribune in 2012, McQueary wrote […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson
August 30, 2019 20:55August 29, 2019 Dr. Janice K. Jackson – CEO – Chicago Public Schools Dr. Janice Jackson Dr. Janice K. Jackson is Chief Executive Officer for CPS, the third largest school district in the country. Dr. Jackson is responsible for numerous CPS departments, including the Office of Teaching and Learning, which provides high-quality curriculum to engage […]
City Club of Chicago: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Dr. Robert J. Jones
August 20, 2019 22:15August 20, 2019 Dr. Robert J. Jones – Chancellor – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Robert Jones Robert J. Jones became the 10th chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on September 26, 2016. Dr. Jones, who previously served as senior vice president at the University of Minnesota and as president of the University […]
City Club of Chicago: Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority CEO Lori Healey
June 26, 2019 03:51June 25, 2019 Lori Healey – CEO – Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Lori Healey Lori Healey is Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), owner of McCormick Place, the nation’s largest convention center and Navy Pier, Illinois top-visited tourist destination and the 1,258 room Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. The Authority’s […]
City Club of Chicago – Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady
June 18, 2019 21:42June 18, 2019 Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady Hon. Bill Brady Senator Bill Brady was elected by his peers as Senate Republican Leader in August 2017. He has served the residents of the 44th District as their State Senator since May 2002, and prior to that served as State Representative for the 88th District from […]
City Club of Chicago: Pritzker’s First Legislative Session
June 12, 2019 03:09June 11, 2019 Win, Lose or Draw: Pritzker’s First Legislative Session – Tahman Bradley, Daisy Contreras & Amanda Vinicky Amanda Vinicky After a decade as statehouse bureau chief for Illinois Public Radio/NPR Illinois, Amanda Vinicky recently joined WTTW-TV’s “Chicago Tonight” as a correspondent focused on covering Illinois government and politics. Her work has garnered honors from […]
City Club of Chicago: Advancing Economic Equity for All Chicago
June 11, 2019 23:04June 11, 2019 Advancing Economic Equity for All Chicago – Co-Hosted with The University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement – Moderator: Hon. Anna Valencia, Panelists: Helene Gayle, Rosazlia Grillier, Damon Jones Hon. Anna Valencia Anna Valencia was sworn-in for her 2nd term as City Clerk of Chicago on May 20, 2019, overseeing one of […]
City Club of Chicago: The First 100 Days – Priorities for Mayor Lightfoot
May 23, 2019 03:47May 22, 2019 The First 100 Days: Priorities for Mayor Lightfoot – Laura Washington, Jen Sabella, Ben Joravsky Laura Washington Laura S. Washington is a Chicago Sun-Times columnist and political analyst for ABC 7, Chicago’s ABC-owned station. She served as a 2019 Visiting Fellow at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. Washington brings more […]
City Club of Chicago: Mayor Pete Buttigieg
May 16, 2019 21:47May 16, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg – Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg Pete Buttigieg is in his eighth and final year as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Pete was first elected mayor in 2011 at only 29 years old and re-elected in 2015 with 80 percent of the vote. Under his leadership, South Bend has reimagined […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson
May 09, 2019 21:21May 9, 2019 Superintendent Eddie Johnson – Chicago Police Department Eddie T. Johnson Eddie T. Johnson has served as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department since his appointment in March 2016. Johnson joined CPD as a Patrolman in May 1988 and has served in several supervisory roles, including Sergeant (5th District), Sergeant (Detective Division), and […]
City Club of Chicago: Rep. Cheri Bustos
May 06, 2019 21:08May 6, 2019 Rep. Cheri Bustos – US House of Representatives – Illinois’ 17th Congressional District Hon. Cheri Bustos Now in her fourth term representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, Cheri Bustos is a leader in the fight to lower health care costs, raise wages and get real results for hardworking families across our region. After […]
City Club of Chicago: Mayor Rahm Emanuel
May 02, 2019 21:51May 2, 2019 Mayor Rahm Emanuel – City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Rahm Emanuel is the 55th Mayor of the City of Chicago and has served since 2011. During that time he has made the tough choices necessary to secure Chicago’s future as a global capital. The Mayor lengthened the school day and added […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Park District General Superintendent & CEO Mike Kelly
May 01, 2019 22:30May 1, 2019 Chicago Park District: Celebrating 85 Years of Service – Mike Kelly, CEO & Superintendent Mike Kelly Serving as Chicago Park District General Superintendent & CEO since 2011, Kelly is responsible for a $464 million urban park system that serves all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods, with more than 600 parks, 26 miles of […]
City Club of Chicago: Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham
May 01, 2019 04:25April 30, 2019 Kevin Graham – President – Fraternal Order of Police Kevin Graham As a Chicago police officer, Kevin Graham spent most of his time either as a patrol officer or walking the beat in Uptown. In his spare time, he also helped with Open Hand Chicago, which supplied meals to people with AIDS. […]
City Club of Chicago: Race & Place – Young Adults and the Future of Chicago
April 27, 2019 04:26April 26, 2019 Race & Place: Young Adults and the Future of Chicago – Co-Hosted with The University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement – Cathy Cohen, Jahmal Cole & Michelle Morales- moderated by Natalie Moore Cathy Cohen Cathy J. Cohen is the David and Mary Winton Green Professor at the University of Chicago. She […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey
April 25, 2019 21:13April 25, 2019 Jesse Sharkey – President – Chicago Teachers Union Jesse Sharkey Jesse Sharkey was appointed president of the 25,000-member Chicago Teachers Union on September 5, 2018, replacing retiring President Karen Lewis. A member of the CTU since 1998, Jesse has been a champion of workers’ rights throughout his career, believing that the Union’s […]
City Club of Chicago: Illinois House Leader Jim Durkin
April 24, 2019 22:04April 24, 2019 Illinois House Leader Jim Durkin – Illinois General Assembly Hon. Jim Durkin With a focus on protecting and strengthening families and communities, Jim Durkin has spent his entire career working for the citizens of Illinois. In January 1995, Jim became an Illinois State Representative in the 44th district. In 2002, Jim was […]
City Club of Chicago: Graduated Income Tax – What does it mean for Illinois?
April 15, 2019 23:00April 15, 2019 Graduated Income Tax: What does it mean for Illinois? – Rep. David McSweeney, Rep. Will Guzzardi, Senator Elgie Sims & Senator Chuck Weaver Representative David McSweeney State Representative David McSweeney proudly serves the residents of the 52nd Illinois House District in the General Assembly. David capitalizes on his educational background, business experience, […]
City Club of Chicago: The State of the Illinois Budget
April 10, 2019 04:13April 9, 2019 The State of the Illinois Budget – moderated by Tina Sfondeles – Laurence Msall, Ralph Martire & Jason Grotto Laurence Msall Laurence Msall is the President of the Civic Federation, a nonpartisan government research organization established in 1894 that promotes independent and evidence-based efforts to improve the effectiveness, financial sustainability, and transparency […]
City Club of Chicago: ComEd CEO Joe Dominguez
April 08, 2019 22:19April 8, 2019 Joe Dominguez – CEO – ComEd Joe Dominguez Dominguez leads ComEd, an Exelon company, which powers the lives of more than 4 million residential and business customers, or 70 percent of Illinois’ population. He is responsible for the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to customers and for empowering them to manage […]
City Club of Chicago: DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin
April 05, 2019 04:29April 4, 2019 Dan Cronin – Chairman – DuPage County Board Hon. Dan Cronin Dan Cronin won election as DuPage County Board Chairman first in 2010, again in 2014 and 2018 after serving in the Illinois General Assembly for 20 years. He brings his passion for fiscal accountability and efficient government to DuPage County, where […]
City Club of Chicago: Windy City Election Forecast
March 29, 2019 02:54March 28, 2019 Windy City Election Forecast – Maze Jackson, John Kass, Paris Schutz & Fran Spielman Maze Jackson Political strategist, media personality, and urban marketing pioneer, Maze Jackson has a diverse background of experience in the worlds of business, politics, and community engagement. For over 25 years Maze has been lobbying for high profile […]
City Club of Chicago: Ellen Alberding, President and Board Member of the Joyce Foundation
March 28, 2019 04:11March 27, 2019 Ellen Alberding – President & Board Member – Joyce Foundation Ellen Alberding As president and board member of the Joyce Foundation, Ellen oversees the charitable distribution of $50 million annually from assets of $1 billion. Under her leadership, Joyce has gained national prominence with a grant portfolio rooted in the core belief […]
City Club of Chicago: Andrea Zopp
March 21, 2019 22:52March 21, 2019 Andrea Zopp – President & CEO – World Business Chicago Andrea Zopp Andrea Zopp is the President and CEO of World Business Chicago, where she leads the organization’s mission of inclusive economic growth, supporting businesses, and promoting Chicago as a leading global city. Most recently, she served as Deputy Mayor, Chief Neighborhood […]
City Club of Chicago: CHA CEO Eugene Jones, Jr.
March 21, 2019 02:42March 20, 2019 Eugene E. Jones, Jr. – CEO – Chicago Housing Authority Eugene Jones Eugene Jones, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Housing Authority. As CEO, he is directly responsible for implementing CHA’s extensive redevelopment program of public housing and continuing the agency’s mixed-income-focused strategic initiative to help build strong, vibrant […]
City Club of Chicago: Crime and criminal justice in Chicago – Challenges for the new mayor
March 19, 2019 23:03March 19, 2019 Crime and criminal justice in Chicago: Challenges for the new mayor – Jens Ludwig – University of Chicago Crime Lab Jens Ludwig Jens Ludwig is Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, and the Edwin A. and Betty L. Bergman Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy. He helped found the Crime […]
City Club of Chicago – Toni Preckwinkle
March 13, 2019 17:11March 13, 2019 Toni Preckwinkle – Candidate for Mayor Hon. Toni Preckwinkle Hon. Toni Preckwinkle started her career as a high school history teacher, teaching in Chicago for 10 years. Her journey in public service started as alderman for 20 years and later in the Harold Washington Administration she worked in the Department of Economic […]
City Club of Chicago: Judy Frydland, Commissioner of the Department of Buildings
March 12, 2019 22:11March 12, 2019 Judy Frydland – Commissioner – Chicago Department of Buildings Judy Frydland Judy Frydland serves as the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings for the City of Chicago. The DOB enhances safety and quality of life for residents and visitors of the City of Chicago through permitting, inspections, trade licensing, and enforcement of […]
City Club of Chicago: First Look – New Data for Smarter Investments in Young Children
March 12, 2019 03:31March 11, 2019 First Look: New Data for Smarter Investments in Young Children – Moderated by Cristina Pacione Zayas – Phyllis Glink, Ric Estrada, Geoff Nagle & Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton Juliana Stratton Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is excited to serve Illinois as the state’s 48th Lieutenant Governor. Previously, Lt. Governor Stratton represented the 5th […]
City Club of Chicago – Lori Lightfoot
March 08, 2019 20:12March 8, 2019 Lori Lightfoot – Candidate for Mayor Lori Lightfoot An experienced manager, advocate and reform expert, Lori Lightfoot has worked at the city and federal level to make government more accountable and accessible. Taking on tough challenges and forging solutions, Lori is prepared to successfully lead the third largest city in the country. […]
City Club of Chicago: Fake News, Real News, and Our Democracy
March 06, 2019 00:01March 5, 2019 Fake News, Real News, and Our Democracy – President, Robert R. McCormick Foundation – David Hiller David Hiller David D. Hiller is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, a role he’s held since July 2009. Previously, David was Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of the Los […]
City Club of Chicago: Cook County Housing Authority Executive Director Richard Monocchio
March 01, 2019 04:42February 28, 2019 Richard Monocchio – Executive Director – Cook County Housing Authority Richard Monocchio Richard J. Monocchio has dedicated his professional career to public service for nearly 30 years. Known for his ability to get things done, he has served in several city government capacities as Buildings Commissioner, Aviation Chief of Staff, and First […]
City Club of Chicago: Deputy Governor Dan Hynes
February 14, 2019 23:02February 14, 2019 Digging Out of Illinois’ Fiscal Mess: Ideas and Solutions – Deputy Governor of the State of Illinois – Dan Hynes Dan Hynes Deputy Governor Dan Hynes oversees issues involving the state’s budget and economy for the Pritzker administration. Hynes most recently worked as a senior executive at UBS Asset Management in Chicago, […]
City Club of Chicago: Chicago’s Mayoral Election – Race to a Runoff?
February 08, 2019 04:04February 7, 2019 Chicago’s Mayoral Election: Race to a Runoff? – Greg Hinz, Bill Ruthhart, Fran Spielman – moderated by Brandis Friedman Brandis Friedman Brandis Friedman is a Correspondent for Chicago Tonight, on Chicago’s PBS affiliate, WTTW Channel 11. Her reporting on education and criminal justice issues has appeared on PBS’ NewsHour and NPR’s The […]