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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 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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DTSTAMP:20260916T182057Z
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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. \n 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 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:A Conversation with Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke\nWednesday\, October 14\nLunch event – 11:30 a.m. CT\nUnion League Club of Chicago \nLincoln Forum\, the Union League Club of Chicago State and Local Government Subcommittee\, with POLITICO as media partner\, invite you to a conversation with Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke. \nAs she nears the two-year mark in office\, State’s Attorney Burke will discuss her efforts to professionalize the State’s Attorney’s Office\, expand services for crime victims\, and address some of the most pressing issues facing Cook County’s criminal justice system. \nThe conversation will also examine Burke’s call for significant reforms to the growing use of electronic monitoring as a form of pretrial release\, including her concerns about defendants charged with serious violent crimes being placed on electronic monitoring and the safeguards she believes are needed to better protect the public while preserving the central principles of the Pretrial Fairness Act. \nCraig Wall\, political reporter for ABC 7 Chicago\, will moderate this candid discussion about public safety\, criminal justice reform\, and the direction of one of the nation’s largest prosecutors’ offices. \n 
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/a-conversation-with-cook-county-states-attorney-eileen-burke/
LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, 65 West Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T120000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation Series with Candidate Matt Brewer
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-matt-brewer/
LOCATION:FREE ZOOM WEBINAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T113000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II: The Future of the Circuit Court of Cook County
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II: The Future of the Circuit Court of Cook County \nThursday\, December 3\n11:30 a.m.\nUnion League Club of Chicago \nJoin the Lincoln Forum for a timely conversation with the Honorable Charles S. Beach II\, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County\, as he approaches his first year leading one of the largest unified court systems in the world. \nSworn in as Chief Judge on December 1\, 2025\, Judge Beach became the Court’s first new Chief Judge in more than two decades. He has served on the Circuit Court since 2017 and previously held leadership roles overseeing the Traffic and Pretrial Divisions. He had a successful career in private practice before that. \nChief Judge Beach will discuss his priorities for the Circuit Court\, including improving court operations and access to justice\, strengthening transparency and public trust\, and ensuring that the Court continues to respond effectively to the evolving needs of the judiciary and the communities it serves. \nTrisha M. Rich\, President of The Chicago Bar Association\, will moderate the conversation\, providing an opportunity to explore the administration of one of the nation’s largest court systems and Chief Judge Beach’s vision for its future. \nPresented in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago State and Local Government Subcommittee and The Chicago Bar Association\, with POLITICO serving as media partner.
URL:https://lincolnforum.org/event/a-conversation-with-chief-judge-charles-s-beach-ii-the-future-of-the-circuit-court-of-cook-county/
LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, 65 West Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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