Bits and Bobs: An Extraordinary Collection of Artists' Books at the Newberry
Jill Gage of the Newberry will explore an exceptional collection of artists' books gathered over several decades by Robert McCamant, the noted book designer, former president of the American Printing Society, and original editor and longtime graphic designer of the Chicago Reader. Mr. McCamant has r… Read More >
A 21st-Century Reconsideration of Leopold and Loeb
May 2024 marks the centenary of the murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, whose sentencing hearing in the summer of 1924 riveted Chicago and the world. With Cook County State’s Attorney Robert Crowe demanding the execution of the confessed murderers, celebrated attor… Read More >
Conversations with Chicago Collections - The Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation.
Join Cheryl McIntyre, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation as she shares the inspiring story of the Rotary Foundation and how it started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. Learn how Harris, a Chicago attorney, formed the Rotary Club of Chicago in 1905 at… Read More >
"Chicago’s Modern Mayors: From Harold Washington to Lori Lightfoot."
CCC in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago Richard J. Daley Library is proud to host the launch of the book, "Chicago’s Modern Mayors: From Harold Washing to Lori Lightfoot." Join authors Dick Simpson and Betty O’Shaughnessy and contributor Clinton Stockwell, as they share their … Read More >
A discussion with the 2023 CCC Making History Come Alive Through Words Poetry Competition winners and Chicago's Poet Laureate, avery r. young.
Join us for an exciting online event featuring a lively discussion with the 2023 CCC Making History Come Alive Through Words Poetry Competition winners (Estelle Wong, William Fremd High School; Nora Wunsch, Jones College Prep; and Justin Simpson, Kenwood Academy) and Chicago's Poet Laureate, avery r… Read More >
A Discussion with Ryan Chester Author of Chicago Reflected : A Skyline Drawing from the Chicago River
In March 2020, architect Ryan Chester began drawing the Chicago River for at least one hour every day. Using only a pen, he moved methodically along a single massive roll of paper. As each chaotic, isolating day of the COVID-19 pandemic passed, he stayed connected with his adopted city by carefully … Read More >