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City Club of Chicago

wgnradio.com
CTA
Obama Presidential Center
Chicago
Illinois Transit Reform
Gun Violence
Illinois Department Of Transportation
University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ordnext
Chicago, United States
Little Village
Metra
Choose Chicago
Tourism
Tourism Improvement Districts
All For the Love Of Chicago
Public Safety
Crime Data
Bam-Like Programs
Violence Interruption
Rebuild Illinois

The 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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April 17, 2026

serve.castfire.com/audio/8280021/Governor_JB_Pritzker_2026-04-17-212021.64kmono.mp3

City Club event description:

Governor JB Pritzker

Governor JB Pritzker was sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Illinois on Jan. 14, 2019. Sinc... more

March 10, 2026

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The Honorable Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of The Obama Foundat... more

March 5, 2026

serve.castfire.com/audio/8018088/Reclaiming_cultural_capital_2026-03-07-051828.64kmono.mp3

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Arts, museums, and cultural institutions are among Illinois’ strongest assets—driving tourism, supporting... more

March 3, 2026

serve.castfire.com/audio/8012015/Chicago_Talent_Challenge_2026-03-04-205715.64kmono.mp3

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Chicagoans need access to good jobs with family-sustaining wages, and employers need to fill critical roles ... more

February 11, 2026

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Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chica... more

February 5, 2026

serve.castfire.com/audio/7961347/Michael_McMurray_2026-02-06-160247.64kmono.mp3

City Club event description:

Michael McMurray serves as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), one of the world’s largest a... more

January 28, 2026

serve.castfire.com/audio/7943391/Gia_Biagi_2026-01-29-181031.64kmono.mp3

City Club event description:

Gia Biagi was appointed secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation by Gov. JB Pritzker on Dec. 10, 2024. Bia... more

January 27, 2026

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Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle

Toni Preckwinkle is the 35th president of the Cook County Board of Commis... more

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Recent Guests

Valerie Jarrett
Guest of Honor, CEO, The Obama Foundation
The Obama Foundation
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO, The Obama Foundation
Peter Coddentale
Grammy award-winning producer and artist; music director for Chance the Rapper
Appearance at City Club panel
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Reclaiming cultural capital: Arts, museums, and Illinois’ global future
Juan Salgado
Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Chicago Talent Challenge: Connecting thousands of Chicagoans to good jobs
Eric Mikaitis
CEO of Cook County Health
Cook County Health
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Chicago Talent Challenge: Connecting thousands of Chicagoans to good jobs
Krista Carell
President of U of C Medicine
University of Chicago Medicine
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Chicago Talent Challenge: Connecting thousands of Chicagoans to good jobs
Michael McMurray
Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation
Chicago Department of Aviation
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Michael McMurray, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation
Gia Biagi
Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Department of Transportation
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Gia Biagi, Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation
Toni Preckwinkle
35th president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
Cook County
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle
Nora Leerhsen
Acting CTA President
Chicago Transit Authority
Episode: City Club of Chicago: Nora Leerhsen, Acting President, Chicago Transit Authority

Hosts

Marilyn Gardner
City Club of Chicago board member and CEO of Navy Pier who leads the conversation
Dan Gibbons
Host from The City Club of Chicago program and events host

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City Club of Chicago: Neighborhood Voices: 20 Years of Growth and Community Vision
Q: What are the most critical indicators to track when assessing educational outcomes in a neighborhood?
Engagement early in the pathway (freshman connection), progression through grades, attendance, and then longer-term measures such as college exposure, applications, financial aid, and enrollment; the persistence rate through high school to graduation and beyond are key indicators.
City Club of Chicago: University of Chicago Economist Jens Ludwig on Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago
Q: Are there any other cities that stand out with best practice models for performance evaluation and compliance audits for publicly funded NGOs in CVI?
Ludwig points to Baltimore and Philadelphia as notable examples and emphasizes the importance of ensuring every dollar invested in CVI yields maximum public safety benefit, with a willingness to connect after the event to share best practices.
City Club of Chicago: Future-ready transit in Illinois
Q: From your perspective, what's the single most important part of the new law?
The elimination of the rigid funding formula in favor of flexible, demand-responsive funding tied to clear service standards and rider-focused outcomes.
City Club of Chicago: Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO, Choose Chicago
Q: What are the most significant initiatives and funding ideas you're pursuing to keep Chicago competitive?
The discussion centers on private funding via TIDs, the All for the Love of Chicago campaign, and leveraging data to target high-spend markets, plus upcoming events like the Obama Presidential Center and winter programming to grow year-round visitation.
City Club of Chicago: Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO, Choose Chicago
Q: What's it like selling Chicago and what surprised you after you embedded here?
Reynolds describes Chicago as an incredible product that benefits from a strong community, shares initial doubts about relocating but emphasizes the city's warmth and connectedness as a surprise and strength, and notes the city's perception improving as campaigns and events roll out.

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Public affairs and policy conversations centered on Chicago and Illinois, spanning transportation, infrastructure, culture, education, public safety, and civic leadership. Episodes frequently feature high-profile politicians, university and industry experts, and senior public servants who unpack progress on transit reform, major infrastructure programs, urban development, and regional collaborations. Notable threads include workforce and talent development, city branding and tourism, and the practicalities of delivering government programs, often anchored by local data, case studies, and cross-sector partnerships. The format tends to blend policy analysis with real-world impact stories, anecdotes from community leaders, and forward-looking ... more

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2. Peter Coddentale
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5. Krista Carell
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7. Gia Biagi
8. Toni Preckwinkle

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