A RECORD OF THE RESPECTED SPEAKERS AND ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS WE’VE HOSTED.
2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
ANNUAL FAMILY DINNER
6:00PM – 9:00PM
THE FOUR SEASONS

Steven D. Levitt
Co-Author Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics
Thursday, November 4, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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Louis B. Susman
U.S. Ambassador | Britain
Thursday, October 21, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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Mark Kirk
Republican Party Candidate | U.S. Senator for Illinois
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB
Gubernatorial Candidates
SPEAKERS:
Pat Quinn
Governor | Illinois
Bill Brady
State Senator | Illinois
Monday, June 14, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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Stanley O. Ikenberry
Interim President | University of Illinois
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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The Honorable James T. Meeks
Illinois Senate | 15th District Minister, Salem Baptist Church of Chicago
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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Ron Huberman
Chief Executive Officer | Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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The Honorable Richard M. Daley
Mayor | City of Chicago
Thursday, February 25, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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Dr. Susan K. Urahn
Managing Director | Pew Center on the States
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
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Illinois State Finance
R. Eden Martin, W. James Farrell and Julian C. Mack
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The Commercial Club presents illuminating conversations across a broad spectrum of issues
Commercial Club meetings provide members opportunities throughout the year to hear from business, governmental, and other influential thought leaders on the most relevant and engaging topics of the day. The meeting schedule consists of monthly lunches between September and June, a family dinner meeting in December, and occasional special events. During the Commercial Club’s history, guest speakers have included nine U.S. Presidents, Cabinet members, ambassadors, foreign heads of State, as well as numerous local and national business, civic, and cultural leaders.
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