This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Dr. Larry McClellan, historian and author, who discussed the history of freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Rebecca Williams of FairVote Illinois to discuss the fight to establish a Ranked Choice Voting system for municipal elections in Chicago.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed June Park to discuss how youth voter registration drives and civic engagement programs are rocking the youth voter turnout!

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed experts from Legal Aid Chicago to discuss the unmet civil legal needs of low-income Cook County residents.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Kevin B. Boyd and Matt Morton to discuss the effects of AI on elections.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Chakena D. Perry to discuss clean water access and Black maternal health.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed experts to discuss the current situation of asylum seekers arriving in Chicago and how local organizations are helping. Watch the recording!

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed League expert Joyce Williams to discuss abolishing the Electoral College in favor of a national, direct vote for president. Watch the recording!

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart and Lake County Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Chair Sara Knizhnik. Watch the recording!

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Joe Ferguson, Chicago’s former Inspector General, to discuss lasting structural reform of City government. Watch the recording!

Chicago in Focus is live and in person again. This month, we learned about the importance of the Cook County Forest Preserves. Watch the recording!

We’re joined by the experts to discuss community policing efforts in Chicago. Watch the program.

Chicago’s Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) ordinance creates a citywide civilian oversight commission with an elected district council from each of the city’s police districts.

Our latest Chicago in Focus program discussed the best ways to sustainably manage waste in Chicago. Watch the recording!

During our January 19 Chicago in Focus Program, Chicago Streets and Sanitation Deputy Commissioner Chris Sauve and Delta Institute CEO Bill Schleizer explained short-term goals.

The filibuster is likely on its way out, according to Adam Jentleson, author of Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy.