Community & Country
The Public Affairs Committee welcomed former White House Chief of Staff William Daley to the Club on Wednesday, April 25. Mr. Daley shared his experience with working in the White House and discussed the unfolding of some of the country's most crucial moments. The event was covered by the Chicago Sun-times, ABC7 Chicago, and the Chicago Tribune, among others.
On Wednesday, February 29 the Club welcomed President & General Counsel of The Institute for Justice William "Chip" Mellor to the Club for a forum entitled: "Federal Power: Where are Today's Limits? Following the breakfast, ChicagoNow's Richard Lorenc wrote an extensive blog report on the event. Click here to read his report.
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Club News
Members welcomed the new Chicago Cubs GM Jed Hoyer to the Club. Mr. Hoyer answered Club members' questions on the team, upcoming changes, and what to expect from the Cubs this season.
Tom Brokaw visited the Club to discuss his latest book, "The Time of Our Lives." Mr. Brokaw spoke to a sold out crowd explaining that his generation needs to get more involved in the school system. He said that America has been at war for eight years in two different countries on the backs of blue-collar and middle class soldiers.
Interviewed by ULC member Brenda Russell (niece of the late Reverend Ralph Abernathy), Harry Belafonte visited the Club to discuss his new book "My Song: A Memoir." Mr. Belafonte shared his experiences in growing up during such a racially divided period of time and left attendees laughing, crying and wanting to hear more.
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