Insight 2024: Analyzing the U.S. Presidential Debate Join Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago for a free virtual event on Friday, June 28, from 12pm-1pm CT, as we dive into the first U.S. Presidential Debate with expert analysis from leading political reporters and legislators. This is your chance to gain insider perspectives […]
Breakfast with the Blue Angels – A Fun-Filled Event for All Ages! Join Lincoln Forum for breakfast with the Blue Angels on August 9th. In partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago and the Chicago Council of the Navy League, we're hosting an unforgettable breakfast event featuring the internationally renowned Blue Angels, one of […]
Part of Our Ongoing Series on the Intersection of Business and Sports and Community Chicago's Next Big Idea - The 1901 Project, A Vision for the West Side Join the Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago on October 2 at 11:30am for an exclusive conversation with next-generation sports team leaders, Danny Wirtz, Chairman and […]
"The Daley Show" - How the second Mayor Daley changed the Windy City By Forrest Claypool | Foreword by David Axelrod Join the Lincoln Forum in partnership with The Union League Club for lunch discussion on October 30th at 11:30 AM, as Forrest Claypool takes you behind the scenes of Chicago’s political machine with his […]
Meet the new Cook County State’s Attorney: Eileen O’Neill Burke Join Lincoln Forum, in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago and The Chicago Bar Association, for a luncheon with the new Cook County State’s Attorney, Eileen O’Neill Burke, on January 30, 2025, at 11:30 am. This exclusive event is an opportunity to gain […]
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart: Dispelling Myths—The Fight Against Human Trafficking Human trafficking is a deeply under-reported crime and one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises—happening closer to home than many realize. Join Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago on February 13 at 11:30am for a powerful discussion with Cook County Sheriff Tom […]
Serving Chicago's 34th Ward: A Conversation with Alderman Bill Conway Lincoln Forum and Union League Club of Chicago are pleased to present "Serving Chicago's 34th Ward: A Conversation with Alderman Bill Conway" at 11:30 AM on March 26, 2025. Representing parts of the Loop, South Loop, Greektown, West Loop, and Little Italy, Alderman Conway will […]
Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago present: Guarding the Public Trust: The Watchdog at Work Inspector General Deborah Witzburg on Accountability and Reform in Chicago Inspector General, Deborah Witzburg leads the charge against corruption, waste, and inefficiency, serving as the city’s independent watchdog. Join us for a compelling discussion as Witzburg unveils […]
The Quantum Era: Illinois’ Journey as a Global Quantum Leader Join Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago on May 6 at 11:30am for an insightful discussion on the evolution of Quantum in Illinois. This event will explore the breakthroughs that have positioned the state as a leader in quantum research and innovation, the collaborations driving progress, and […]
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 […]