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SUMMARY:The Future of Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Higher Education\nHear from academic leaders shaping tomorrow.\nPresented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago \nPlease 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 facing colleges and universities today. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. CT on Monday\, March 2\, at the Union League Club of Chicago. \nFeatured University Leaders\n\nHenry Bienen\, President\, Northwestern University\nCharles Isbell Jr.\, Chancellor\, University of Illinois\nPaul Alivisatos\, President\, University of Chicago\n\nThe discussion will explore leadership\, access\, innovation\, and the evolving role of major public and private research universities in shaping regional and national outcomes. Topics will include financial sustainability\, enrollment and demographic shifts\, workforce\, industry\, and civic partnerships\, and the growing impact of technology on research and university operations. The conversation will also highlight how leading institutions are increasingly collaborating across institutional lines\, including initiatives such as the Chicago Quantum Exchange.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/the-future-of-higher-education/
LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, 65 West Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bracket Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Bracket Briefing \nMonday\, March 16  | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT \nFree Virtual Event\nPresented by Lincoln Forum & the Union League Club of Chicago \nThe bracket drops Sunday night. Monday at noon\, we break it down. \nJoin us for a sharp\, fast-moving conversation on the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Our panel of sports experts will reveal their Elite Eight\, Final Four\, and national champion\, breaking down key matchups\, potential upsets\, and the logic behind their picks. \nWhether you’re entering a pool or just love the strategy of March basketball\, this is your inside look before tipoff. \nModerator: \n\n​Lou Canellis\, NBC 5 Chicago\n\nPanelists: \n\nCarmen Defalco\, ESPN Chicago\nDavid Haugh\, 104.3 The Score\nKevin Powell\, WGN Radio\nTina Nguyen\, Fox 32 Chicago
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/the-bracket-briefing/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:The New Hiring Equation: AI\, Talent and What Employers Want Now
DESCRIPTION:The New Hiring Equation: AI\, Talent and What Employers Want Now\nWednesday\, May 27 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT\nFree virtual event\nArtificial intelligence is changing the workplace and reshaping what employers value in talent.  \nJoin Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago for a timely virtual conversation on how AI is influencing hiring\, workforce development and the skills needed to succeed in today’s evolving job market. \nThe panel will feature: \n\nBrooke Elliott\, Dean of Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\nKrista Fischer\, Managing Director of HR\, United Airlines\nAlexandra DeLuca\, Workforce Systems Director\, P33\n\n 
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/the-new-hiring-equation-ai-talent-and-what-employers-want-now/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:NITA Takes Effect: What Comes Next for Regional Transit
DESCRIPTION:NITA Takes Effect: What Comes Next for Regional Transit \nOn 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. \nJoin Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago Transportation Subcommittee on June 30 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for a free virtual conversation\, sponsored by ACEC-IL\, about what NITA means for riders\, businesses\, municipalities\, infrastructure firms and the future of regional mobility. \nModerated by Kirk Dillard\, Chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority\, this panel will break down what changes now\, what happens during the transition and what to expect in the months ahead. The discussion will cover governance\, funding\, fares\, public safety\, procurement\, capital planning\, service improvements and the broader economic impact of a more unified transit system. \nPanelists: \n\nIL Senator Ram Villivalam\nIL Representative Eva-Dina Delgado\nIL Senator Seth Lewis \nMaulik Vaishnav\, NITA Act Implementation Lead\,Office of Governor JB Pritzker
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/nita-takes-effect-what-comes-next-for-regional-transit/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Federal Transportation Reauthorization: What Comes Next for America’s Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Federal Transportation Reauthorization: What Comes Next for America’s Infrastructure\nMonday\, August 17  |  12:00–1:00 p.m. CT\nFree virtual event \nLincoln 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. \nFederal transportation reauthorization determines how billions of dollars are invested in roads\, bridges\, transit and other essential infrastructure across the country. The legislation establishes the funding and policy framework that shapes America’s transportation network\, supports economic growth and guides how states and communities plan for the future. \nFormer Congressman Rodney Davis of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Dean Franks of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) will discuss the national priorities taking shape in Washington and what is at stake for the country’s infrastructure. Erin Aleman of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and Kevin Artl of ACEC Illinois will provide an Illinois perspective\, examining how federal transportation policy and investment could affect the state\, the Chicago region\, and local infrastructure priorities. \nThe conversation will be moderated by POLITICO Transportation Reporter Sam Ogozalek. Welcome remarks will be given by Shia Kapos\, author of POLITICO’s Illinois Playbook.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/federal-transportation-reauthorization-what-comes-next-for-americas-infrastructure/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series with Candidate John Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series\nWhat are the candidates for mayor of Chicago planning to do to address the city’s most pressing challenges? \nThis free virtual series features individual\, one-hour conversations between mayoral candidates and veteran Chicago political reporter Mike Flannery. Each program provides an in-depth look at one candidate’s experience\, priorities and vision for Chicago’s future. \nThe conversations explore major issues facing the city\, including Chicago Public Schools\, the city budget and pensions\, property taxes\, economic development\, public safety and housing affordability. \nPresented by Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago’s State and Local Government Subcommittee and media partner POLITICO\, the series gives Chicagoans an opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. \nThe first conversation takes place Wednesday\, September 9\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT\, with additional conversations scheduled on consecutive Thursdays\, excluding Thanksgiving. The series is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/chicago-mayoral-candidate-conversation-series-with-candidate-john-kelly/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series with Candidate Comptroller Susana Mendoza
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series\nWhat are the candidates for mayor of Chicago planning to do to address the city’s most pressing challenges? \nThis free virtual series features individual\, one-hour conversations between mayoral candidates and veteran Chicago political reporter Mike Flannery. Each program provides an in-depth look at one candidate’s experience\, priorities and vision for Chicago’s future. \nThe conversations explore major issues facing the city\, including Chicago Public Schools\, the city budget and pensions\, property taxes\, economic development\, public safety and housing affordability. \nPresented by Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago’s State and Local Government Subcommittee and media partner POLITICO\, the series gives Chicagoans an opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. \nThe first conversation takes place Wednesday\, September 9\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT\, with additional conversations scheduled on consecutive Thursdays\, excluding Thanksgiving. The series is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/chicago-mayoral-candidate-conversation-series-with-candidate-comptroller-susana-mendoza/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series with Candidate Joe Holberg
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series\nWhat are the candidates for mayor of Chicago planning to do to address the city’s most pressing challenges? \nThis free virtual series features individual\, one-hour conversations between mayoral candidates and veteran Chicago political reporter Mike Flannery. Each program provides an in-depth look at one candidate’s experience\, priorities and vision for Chicago’s future. \nThe conversations explore major issues facing the city\, including Chicago Public Schools\, the city budget and pensions\, property taxes\, economic development\, public safety and housing affordability. \nPresented by Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago’s State and Local Government Subcommittee and media partner POLITICO\, the series gives Chicagoans an opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. \nThe first conversation takes place Wednesday\, September 9\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT\, with additional conversations scheduled on consecutive Thursdays\, excluding Thanksgiving. The series is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/chicago-mayoral-candidate-conversation-series-with-candidate-joe-holberg/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series with Candidate Rep. Mike Quigley
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series\nWhat are the candidates for mayor of Chicago planning to do to address the city’s most pressing challenges? \nThis free virtual series features individual\, one-hour conversations between mayoral candidates and veteran Chicago political reporter Mike Flannery. Each program provides an in-depth look at one candidate’s experience\, priorities and vision for Chicago’s future. \nThe conversations explore major issues facing the city\, including Chicago Public Schools\, the city budget and pensions\, property taxes\, economic development\, public safety and housing affordability. \nPresented by Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago’s State and Local Government Subcommittee and media partner POLITICO\, the series gives Chicagoans an opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. \nThe first conversation takes place Wednesday\, September 9\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT\, with additional conversations scheduled on consecutive Thursdays\, excluding Thanksgiving. The series is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/chicago-mayoral-candidate-conversation-series-with-candidate-rep-mike-quigley/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series with Candidate Willie Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series\nWhat are the candidates for mayor of Chicago planning to do to address the city’s most pressing challenges? \nThis free virtual series features individual\, one-hour conversations between mayoral candidates and veteran Chicago political reporter Mike Flannery. Each program provides an in-depth look at one candidate’s experience\, priorities and vision for Chicago’s future. \nThe conversations explore major issues facing the city\, including Chicago Public Schools\, the city budget and pensions\, property taxes\, economic development\, public safety and housing affordability. \nPresented by Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago’s State and Local Government Subcommittee and media partner POLITICO\, the series gives Chicagoans an opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. \nThe first conversation takes place Wednesday\, September 9\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT\, with additional conversations scheduled on consecutive Thursdays\, excluding Thanksgiving. The series is free and open to the public; advance registration is required. \n 
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/chicago-mayoral-candidate-conversation-series-with-candidate-willie-wilson/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series with Candidate Commissioner George Cardenas
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series\nWhat are the candidates for mayor of Chicago planning to do to address the city’s most pressing challenges? \nThis free virtual series features individual\, one-hour conversations between mayoral candidates and veteran Chicago political reporter Mike Flannery. Each program provides an in-depth look at one candidate’s experience\, priorities and vision for Chicago’s future. \nThe conversations explore major issues facing the city\, including Chicago Public Schools\, the city budget and pensions\, property taxes\, economic development\, public safety and housing affordability. \nPresented by Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago’s State and Local Government Subcommittee and media partner POLITICO\, the series gives Chicagoans an opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. \nThe first conversation takes place Wednesday\, September 9\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT\, with additional conversations scheduled on consecutive Thursdays\, excluding Thanksgiving. The series is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/chicago-mayoral-candidate-conversation-series-with-candidate-comm-george-cardenas/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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