Thought Leadership
Read blogs written by our founder, Bill Quinlan below.
Remembering Rev. Jackson
Remembering Rev. Jackson As we mourn the passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Chicago finds itself at the center of a moment of reflection. With at least three former Presidents
Chicago Should Fight to Keep the Bears. But Do It the Right Way.
Chicago Should Fight to Keep the Bears. But Do It the Right Way The latest debate over the Bears is about more than a stadium. It’s about how we lead.
An Update on the City of Chicago’s FY2026 budget
We want to share a brief update on the City of Chicago’s FY2026 budget and explain why—despite yesterday’s headlines—the City’s fiscal challenges are far from resolved.
Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that he will not veto the FY2026 budget, despite repeatedly threatening to do so throughout the process. For weeks, the Mayor publicly characterized the alternative budget as “morally bankrupt” and described at least one of its proposed revenue sources as a “dealbreaker.”
Launch of Leading a Better Chicago
Leading a Better Chicago Launches to Tackle City’s Toughest Challenges We’re proud to share that Politico Illinois Playbook featured the launch of Leading a Better Chicago, a new civic organization