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Chicago Architecture and the Aesthetics of Soft Power

PAST EVENT
Global Power, Chicago-Style

Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido, Sarah Herda, and Matthew Messner join YP members to discuss the storied history and global positioning of Chicago’s architecture.

A photo of the Chicago river at night, looking east towards the skyline.
Kiichiro Sato / AP

Built to Last: Creating Climate Resilient Communities

PAST EVENT VIDEO

In the lead-up to COP30, Kristina Costa, Jennifer Uchendu, Kobi Weinberg, and Elizabeth Andrews discuss global lessons in urban climate resilience and Chicago's potential as a climate refuge.

Speakers on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session - August 2025

PAST EVENT

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 30 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

Members of the Emerging Leaders Class of 2022 participate in a roundtable with Bonnie Jenkins in Washington DC.

Global Affairs, Local Impact: A Conversation with Congressmen LaHood and Quigley

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) and Mike Quigley (D-IL 5) discuss the current state of global affairs and their local implications.

Mary Ann Ahern with Congressmen LaHood and Quigley on the Council's stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session - July 2025

PAST EVENT

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 30 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

A woman asks a question during an Emerging Leaders roundtable.

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session - May 2025

PAST EVENT

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 30 to 45, are invited to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth.

A group of Emerging Leaders sits inside Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's office.

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session - July 2024

PAST EVENT

Globally minded Chicago-area professionals, ages 35 to 45, are invited to learn more about the EL Program and the benefits to their professional and personal growth during this info session.

A group of Emerging Leaders sit around a table.

Emerging Leaders Program Information Session - June 2024

PAST EVENT

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.

A group of Emerging Leaders sit around a table.

Strengthening Regional Economies for a Sustainable Midwest

PAST EVENT

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

Roundtable Discussion
Matt Watson

We Will Chicago: Economic Development

PAST EVENT

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

Chicago El train
Josh Hild