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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Conversation with Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown Presented by The Lincoln Forum, The Union League Club of Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business The violence in Chicago is making national headlines and federal agents have been dispatched to the city. Why has there been an uptick in shootings? How has COVID-19 impacted the Chicago Police […]
The Graduated Income Tax: It’s Time to Decide Presented by Wintrust, Lincoln Forum and The Union League Club of Chicago When voters head to the polls on November 3, we will vote on an amendment to the Illinois constitution that would allow lawmakers to impose a graduated income tax. What is a graduated income tax? How […]
Back to Business: Reigniting Chicago’s Billion Dollar Convention Industry As vaccines are being distributed worldwide, the question remains, when will conventions return to Chicago in 2021? What impact will the loss of trade shows have on tax revenue, the hotel and restaurant industries and the approximately 15,000 Illinois jobs the convention industry supports? Join us as […]
A New Day in Springfield? Presented by The Lincoln Forum, The Union League Club of Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business With the end of Mike Madigan’s time as Speaker, Crain’s Political Columnist Greg Hinz will talk with newly elected Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel Welch about what's next. Join us for a FREE virtual event on […]
A Conversation with Vice President Mike Pence Our next event is a book discussion with Vice President Mike Pence. It will be moderated by Rick Pearson, Chief Political Editor, of the Chicago Tribune on November 28 and will begin with a reception at 11:30a.m. followed by lunch and the program at 12:00 p.m. at the Union […]
Join us in-person for the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum presented by Fox 32 Chicago, Lincoln Forum, the Union League Club and the Chicago Bar Association on Feb 9, 2023. This LIVE televised candidate forum will feature ALL of the 2023 Chicago mayoral candidates, including (in ballot order): Ja'Mal Green, Alderwoman Sophia King, IL State […]
Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz will discuss his new book Turnaround Time with CBS 2 News Anchor Joe Donlon. Go behind the scenes with the CEO who led United Airlines’ remarkable turnaround. Around the world and around the clock, the people of United Airlines are locked in a struggle against time to ensure your aircraft […]
Join us for lunch & a conversation with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about Innovate Illinois moderated by Brad Henderson, the CEO of P33. We are excited to welcome Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for a discussion of "Innovate Illinois," - a first of its kind public/private partnership to bring federal dollars to Illinois and strengthen the state's […]
The Illinois Tollway: Moving Beyond Move Illinois Join the Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago for an exciting in-person luncheon event featuring Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse and Tollway Board Chairman Arnie Rivera on October 4 at 11:30 a.m. With the planned renewal of the Illinois Tollway system nearing […]