The Lori Lightfoot Administration: A Conversation with Gregory Pratt Please join the Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago as we welcome author Gregory Pratt who will discuss his new book The City is Up for Grabs: How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Led and Lost a City in Crisis. Bruce Dold, […]
Chicago Bears Beyond the Field: A Conversation with Kevin Warren Join Lincoln Forum in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago for an important event where you will get to hear firsthand from Kevin Warren, President and CEO of the Chicago Bears. This is your chance to go beyond the field and gain insights […]
Mapping the Future of Regional Mobility Transit for the People: Next Steps on Governance and Funding Challenges in bringing back transit riders after COVID - and already declining ridership prior to COVID - will lead to a $730 million annual "fiscal cliff" beginning in 2026 after federal emergency funds are expended. New and innovative strategic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Draw the Line: Why Fair Maps Matter A Conversation on Redistricting, Representation, and Reform Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago invite you to a timely breakfast panel exploring the complex and critical issue of gerrymandering and its impact on political representation. With redistricting reform continuing to spark debate across Illinois and the […]
Part 2 - Chicagoland Transit in Crisis: What is the Fix? Join the Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club Transportation Subcommittee for a follow-up virtual discussion on the growing transit funding crisis in our region. Moderator: Joe Donlon, Anchor, CBS 2 News Panelists: Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-8th District) Illinois State Senator Seth […]
Cementing Illinois’ AI Leadership Through Smart Policy Tuesday, December 2 | 12:00–1:00 PM CT Free Virtual Panel Discussion Presented by the Lincoln Forum & The Union League Club of Chicago As artificial intelligence accelerates, Illinois has a unique opportunity to solidify its role as the Midwest’s center of innovation and AI leadership. We invite you […]