Topic: Chicago

The 550 women executives in the 45-year-old Chicago Network are changing their city for the better — and creating opportunities for even more women leaders. There is no better moment for a similar effort in Philadelphia. (That’s also why we’re relaunching Rad Girls!)

At a Citizen event next Wednesday night, the New York Times bestselling author will discuss his latest, An American Summer: Love & Death in Chicago, in a conversation that will demonstrate the power of storytelling to move the needle on race and gun violence

Join us on December 15 to hear from Chicago Beyond’s Liz Dozier on how innovation fueled by empathy can upend how we educate children

Chicago invited citizens to come up with solutions to the challenges of outdoor winter dining. Philly should put out the same call.

In Chicago, Lori Lightfoot is out with a visionary post-Covid plan. A group of Philly civic leaders are working on doing the same. Here’s hoping it’s a first step.

Had your fill of incompetent local government? In Chicago, pro-bono civic leaders help implement smart policy

Some great things happened at the polls this week. So why was I tossing and turning after the results?

Can the Windy City’s stunning mayoral election results serve as an object lesson for Philly?

This week, the all-pro Eagle and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against Chicago