The Lincoln Forum

State of the Illinois Budget with Comptroller Susana Mendoza
2020-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Join the Lincoln Forum in partnership with Crain’s Chicago and the Union League Club of Chicago for a live webcast with Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza. In a conversation moderated by Crain’s Politics and Government Reporter A.D. Quig, Mendoza will discuss how the Illinois state budget is shaping up and exactly how big of a toll the coronavirus pandemic will take on Illinois.

What Will College Look Like in the Fall?
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
In August, millions of college students will return to campuses across the country. College and university leaders are actively developing and implementing plans on how to safely reopen their campuses for in-person classes. They are determining how campus life needs to change to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stakes are high.
Please join the Lincoln Forum in partnership with POLITICO and the Union League Club of Chicago on July 8 from 12p.m. to 1 p.m. CT for a free LIVE virtual webinar featuring:

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones
Loyola University Chicago President Jo Ann Rooney
Michigan State University President Dr. Samuel Stanley

Moderated by NBC 5 Chicago News Reporter and Adjunct University Professor Susan Carlson Welcome remarks by POLITICO Illinois Playbook’s author Shia Kapos

How Will Chicago’s Tourism Industry Rebound Safely?
2020-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
Delivering over $1 billion in tax revenue in 2019, tourism is a critical industry for Chicago. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism has come to a halt around the world. Now that things are opening again, how are hotels, restaurants, museums and transportation adapting to new health concerns from their guests? Join us for a virtual discussion with leaders in Chicago’s movement toward becoming a global leader in socially responsible tourism and hospitality.
MODERATOR:
Lourdes Duarte – WGN News, news anchor
PANELISTS:
Glenn Eden – Choose Chicago, board chair
Kevin Boehm – Boka Restaurant Group, CEO and Co-Founder
Bridget Coughlin – Shedd Aquarium, President and CEO
Peter Simoncelli – The Ritz Carlton Chicago, General Manager
Mike Hanna – United Airlines, VP of Chicago O’Hare hub

COVID-19’s Impact on Illinois: A Conversation with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
2020-06-03 14:30 - 15:30
Lincoln Forum presents a virtual discussion with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin – in partnership with Crain’s Chicago Business and the Union League Club of Chicago.
Illinois is facing immense challenges as a result of COVID-19, including rising unemployment, healthcare issues and significant impacts on small businesses. Join U.S. Senator Dick Durbin as he explores the effect of the pandemic on our state, as well as his insights on international vaccine efforts, the need for increased testing and what Congress should do next in response to the crisis.
Moderated by Greg Hinz, Political Reporter, Crain’s Chicago Business.
Register for U.S. Senator Durbin’s event: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6964066264482415884
