Great Cities Institute

28/04/2026

Rhetoric isn’t just persuasion. It shapes how we understand identity, law, and political life.

Join us for Rhetoric Day at the Great Cities Institute on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (12:30–2:15 PM) in Chicago for a dynamic colloquium exploring how today’s “crises” connect to deeper, ongoing historical patterns. Featuring powerful presentations from emerging scholars and faculty, this is a space to think critically about how discourse shapes the world around us.

Come be part of the conversation!

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/rhetoricday
🔗 Event details: https://greatcities.uic.edu/events/rhetoric-day/

28/04/2026

20/04/2026

One Earth, One Future: Building Cities in a Time of Reckoning Posted on April 16, 2026 Summary Copy link This week, as the crew of Artemis II spoke about their mission, what stood out was not only the scientific and technological milestone they represent, but the humanity they embodied. They describ...

08/04/2026

Join the UIC Latino Cultural Center for a powerful virtual conversation on environmental and climate justice.

Featuring Aurora Conley—Anishinaabe leader, advocate, and Tribal Council member—this session explores the intersections of land, water, and community, including critical insights on Line 5 pipeline developments and Indigenous sovereignty.

✨ Learn how climate change disproportionately impacts communities of color and low-income communities—and what justice-centered solutions look like.

🗓 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM CST
📍 Zoom
🔗 RSVP: go.uic.edu/COI415

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Let’s come together to learn, reflect, and take action toward equitable futures.

Co-sponsored by Latin American & Latino Studies at UIC The Freshwater Lab at UIC Great Cities Institute UIC LAS GANAS MUSE UIC

02/04/2026

Four Town Halls Coming Up Next Week!

The Chicago Financial Future Task Force is developing recommendations to support the city’s long-term financial stability and economic strength—and your input matters.

Residents across Chicago are invited to share what matters most and help shape these important recommendations.

Join one of four town halls happening next week to learn more and participate in guided discussions:
tinyurl.com/cffttownhall

We encourage you to participate and share with your networks to ensure a broad range of voices are included.

Join the Chicago Financial Future Task Force and Civic Genius for a series of deliberative town halls. This is your chance to share your priorities, discuss with your neighbors, and help shape the city's financial future.

18/03/2026

Share Your Voice: Help Shape Chicago’s Financial Future

The Chicago Financial Future Task Force is developing recommendations to support the city’s long-term financial stability and economic strength, and community input is essential.

Residents across Chicago are invited to share what matters most and help inform these recommendations.

Attend a Town Hall
Join one of five town halls to learn more and participate in guided discussions
tinyurl.com/cffttownhall

We encourage you to participate and share with your networks to help ensure a broad range of voices are included.

18/03/2026

Share Your Voice: Help Shape Chicago’s Financial Future

The Chicago Financial Future Task Force is developing recommendations to support the city’s long-term financial stability and economic strength, and community input is essential.

Residents across Chicago are invited to share what matters most and help inform these recommendations.

Participate in a Focus Group
Join a small group discussion on key city finance topics
Participants will be compensated
tinyurl.com/cfftfocusgroups

We encourage you to participate and share with your networks to help ensure a broad range of voices are included.

18/03/2026

Share Your Voice: Help Shape Chicago’s Financial Future

The Chicago Financial Future Task Force is developing recommendations to support the city’s long-term financial stability and economic strength, and community input is essential.

Residents across Chicago are invited to share what matters most and help inform these recommendations.

Take the Survey
Share your perspective through a short citywide survey
ourcivicgenius.org/cfft

We encourage you to participate and share with your networks to help ensure a broad range of voices are included.

09/03/2026

The Chicago Financial Future Task Force is developing recommendations that will impact Chicago’s financial future — and your input is critical.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and help ensure our work reflects the voices of people across the city.

Survey link: https://ourcivicgenius.org/cfft/