Past Events

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 35 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

Ahead of the Cities Summit of the Americas, the Council brings together local and national leaders to explore policy priorities for a sustainable Midwest.

The final public engagement event in the We Will Chicago series gathers local and international leaders to discuss models of equitable economic development.

Hear from local and international leaders and offer feedback at the next public engagement session in the We Will Chicago series.

In this public engagement session for the We Will Chicago citywide plan, residents can hear from experts on urban education.

The Council partners with the City of Chicago and the Metropolitan Planning Council to gather public input on the We Will Chicago citywide plan.

Angela Tovar joins local and international leaders to discuss climate solutions and urban resiliency efforts.

Sam Kling, Cynthia Weiss, and Sonja Henderson discuss the Right to the Shoreline and the art it inspires, cohosted with the Chicago Public Art Group.

The Council partners with the Metropolitan Planning Council and the City of Chicago to discuss the We Will Chicago Plan with city leaders from London and Chicago.

Joni Ernst, senator from Iowa and retired lieutenant colonel, discussed the top challenges to US defense and security today.