Chicago & the Midwest

Upcoming Events

Global Voices, Local Action: Housing and Neighborhoods

Virtual

The Council partners with the Metropolitan Planning Council and the City of Chicago to discuss the We Will Chicago Plan with city leaders from Paris, Dupnitsa, and Chicago.

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A subway car rides along the tracks towards The Trump International Hotel and Tower in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

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Past Events

Senator Joni Ernst on Emerging Threats to National Defense

May 13, 2022

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Joni Ernst, senator from Iowa and retired lieutenant colonel, discussed the top challenges to US defense and security today.

Senator Joni Ernst giving speech in front of flag backdrop

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Representative Slotkin on US Foreign Policy

April 5, 2022

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Representative Elissa Slotkin unpacked her legislative foreign policy priorities, including the conflict in Ukraine, the rise of domestic terrorism, and more.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks during a hearing

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Commentary & Analysis

April 28, 2022

Trees, Wetlands Play Key Role in Mitigating Climate Change

In the News

WBEZ Reset

Karen Weigert

Ahead of Arbor Day, Nonresident Senior Fellow Karen Weigert discusses efforts in Chicago to create more wetlands and plant trees with WBEZ’s Reset.

View of Chicago's Field Museum from trees and wetland area.

Walter Martin

Climate and the Environment

February 28, 2022

How to Really Revive the Rust Belt

In the News

Daily Detroit

John Austin

Improvements to quality of life over "business friendliness" are key to rebuilding the rust belt. John Austin discusses on Daily Detroit.

A playground in the summer in Corktown, Detroit.

Vasenka

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.