Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago present: Inside City Hall: Understanding Chicago’s Aldermanic System A Candid Discussion with Former and Current Aldermen on How Chicago’s Government Really Works Wednesday, May 14 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago Chicago’s City Council plays a […]
WBEZ Presents: An Evening with Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson June 5, 2025, 7:30 PM, Doors open at 6:30 PM Join award-winning journalists Jake Tapper (CNN) and Alex Thompson (Axios) for a conversation about their new book, Original Sin—moderated by NPR’s David Folkenflik. Through exclusive insider accounts—from White House staffers to Hollywood players—they examine how […]
Join Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago Transportation Subcommittee in partnership with ACEC-IL for a free virtual event, Chicagoland Transit in Crisis: What is the Fix?, on Wednesday, June 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT. Dr. Joe Schwieterman of DePaul University will moderate a timely discussion with IL State Representative […]
Draw the Line: Why Fair Maps Matter A Conversation on Redistricting, Representation, and Reform Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago invite you to a timely breakfast panel exploring the complex and critical issue of gerrymandering and its impact on political representation. With redistricting reform continuing to spark debate across Illinois and the […]
Part 2 - Chicagoland Transit in Crisis: What is the Fix? Join the Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club Transportation Subcommittee for a follow-up virtual discussion on the growing transit funding crisis in our region. Moderator: Joe Donlon, Anchor, CBS 2 News Panelists: Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-8th District) Illinois State Senator Seth […]
Reclaiming Civility: How America Moves Forward Together Monday, November 10, 2025 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. CT | Virtual Event Presented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago At a time when civility and trust in public life are being tested, Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago will host a one-hour […]
Cementing Illinois’ AI Leadership Through Smart Policy Tuesday, December 2 | 12:00–1:00 PM CT Free Virtual Panel Discussion Presented by the Lincoln Forum & The Union League Club of Chicago As artificial intelligence accelerates, Illinois has a unique opportunity to solidify its role as the Midwest’s center of innovation and AI leadership. We invite you […]
The Future of Higher Education Hear from academic leaders shaping tomorrow. Presented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago Please join us for a luncheon discussion on the Future of Higher Education, featuring senior leadership from three of the nation’s leading research universities, in a forward-looking conversation on the opportunities and challenges […]
The Bracket Briefing Monday, March 16 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT Free Virtual Event Presented by Lincoln Forum & the Union League Club of Chicago The bracket drops Sunday night. Monday at noon, we break it down. Join us for a sharp, fast-moving conversation on the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Our panel of sports […]
The New Hiring Equation: AI, Talent and What Employers Want Now Wednesday, May 27 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT Free virtual event Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace and reshaping what employers value in talent. Join Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago for a timely virtual conversation on how AI is influencing hiring, […]
NITA Takes Effect: What Comes Next for Regional Transit On June 1, 2026, Illinois launched the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, known as NITA, marking a major shift in how public transportation will be governed, funded and coordinated across the six-county Chicago region. Join Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago Transportation Subcommittee on […]
Federal Transportation Reauthorization: What Comes Next for America’s Infrastructure Monday, August 17 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT Free virtual event Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago Transportation Subcommittee, with POLITICO as media partner, are bringing together national and Illinois transportation leaders for a timely conversation about the next federal transportation reauthorization bill. Federal […]