Chicago & the Midwest

Upcoming Events

Global Voices, Local Action: Transportation and Infrastructure

Virtual

Hear from local and international leaders and offer feedback at the next public engagement session in the We Will Chicago series.

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Reuters

Oct

26

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Past Events

Global Voices, Local Action: Lifelong Learning

September 15, 2022

PAST EVENT

In this public engagement session for the We Will Chicago citywide plan, residents can hear from experts on urban education.

Element5 Digital

Global Voices, Local Action: Public Health and Safety

August 18, 2022

PAST EVENT

The Council partners with the City of Chicago and the Metropolitan Planning Council to gather public input on the We Will Chicago citywide plan.

Sawyer Bengtson

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Commentary & Analysis

September 8, 2022

Remembering Queen Elizabeth's 1959 Chicago Visit

BLOG

Global Insight by Iain Whitaker

As the world mourns Queen Elizabeth II, the Council looks back on her 1959 Chicago visit and dynamic place in history.

black and white shot of queen elizabeth II at a podium in 1959 in Chicago

Paul Popper via Getty Images

Global Politics

August 29, 2022

Who Will Win the Workers?

In the News

The National Interest

John Austin

The upcoming 2022 midterm elections will provide another interesting test around whether Democrats can resurrect their appeal to working-class voters.

Reuters

Global Cities

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Research

May 11, 2022

City Diplomacy During COVID-19: The 2022 Cities and International Engagement Survey

RESEARCH

Report by Michele Acuto

This report presents findings from a survey of city governments that identifies major issues for international engagement, including the COVID-19 pandemic and response.

Global Cities

April 5, 2021

Are Urbanites Willing to Ditch Cars for More Sustainable Commutes?

RESEARCH

Working Paper by Coauthors

A recent poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Harris Poll shows urban and suburban residents cities are looking to sustainable mobility to forestall a potential long-term shift to solo driving.