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Leadership Greater Chicago offers programs, thought-provoking regional dialogues, workshops and social events that create networking and educational opportunities. Join us to learn about and celebrate the positive impact Fellows make in our community.

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Upcoming Events

Leadership Greater Chicago offers regional dialogues, workshops and social events that create networking and educational opportunities and celebrate the positive changes Fellows achieve in our community.

2025-26 Leadership Series | Meeting the Moment

2025-26 Leadership Series | Meeting the Moment

We are thrilled to launch the 2025-26 LGC Leadership Series – “Meeting the Moment”. The LGC Leadership Series is designed to educate professionals from all sectors on a spectrum of socioeconomic issues impacting communities across the region. This annual multi-part series supports LGC’s mission to cultivate courageous and connected cross-sector civic leaders who are committed […]

Our LGC Fellows Network

We support lifelong civic engagement and collaborative activation among our over 1,400 Signature Fellows and nearly 200 Daniel Burnham Fellows through our exclusive online networking platform. Here, Fellows can connect and collaborate on socioeconomic topics across industries, beyond program years, and more.

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Our Annual Calendar

Signature Fellows Program Application Open: October – February

Signature Fellows Program: June – July

Daniel Burnham Fellowship: February – June

Leadership Series: October – May

Celebrate Leaders: April

LGC IN THE NEWSNews & Press Releases

July 24, 2025

Leadership Greater Chicago Selects the Signature Fellows Program Class of 2026

February 24, 2025

Leadership Greater Chicago Announces Three New Board Members

February 11, 2025

Activating Civic Changemakers: Prominent Chicago Leaders Chosen for Distinguished Civic Leadership Fellowship

January 14, 2025

59 Fellows Names Who’s Who in Crain’s Chicago Business

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