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Solving Local Problems to Maintain US Global Leadership

PAST EVENT VIDEO

The Council’s Emerging Leaders class of 2021 presents a series of short, dynamic presentations on an array of critical current issues.

Composite photo of Emerging Leaders Class of 2021 Headshots

YP Stories from 2020

PAST EVENT
Cocktails and Conversation

Young professional members share the way they experienced 2020 at the first Cocktails & Conversations event of the new year.

Members of the Council YP Network at a Zoom event.

Commentary & Analysis

As museums around the world grapple with repatriation, where does Chicago stand?

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ChicagoGlobal by Hope O'Dell

Issues around object provenance have hit the museum industry hard. Here’s a list of Illinois institutions that have dealt with controversies in this arena.

An exterior shot shows the large Greek-colonnaded facade of the Field Museum, with the Chicago skyline in the background
Austin Farrington
Culture

Cog Hill's time on the global golf stage may have passed — but its owners are holding on

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ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

In the world of pro golf, there's nothing like the sport's big names alongside TV exposure to bring out specators from around the world. The owners of Cog Hill Golf & Country Club can tell you something about that.

A large expanse of green fairway is seen in the distance, while in the foreground, Tiger Woods, in a red polo shirt and black hat, takes a swing. Culture

Research

Cities at the Intersection: Climate, Culture, and Migration

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Report by Coauthors

Local leadership plays a critical role in responding to climate threats and addressing the challenges associated with migration, the report's authors find.

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Global Cities

Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship: Africa to Chicago

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Working Paper by Nicole Robinson

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

 A group of youth attend a training on welding at the technical school in Mellit, North Darfur.
Albert Gonzalez Farran
Culture