Our Mission
The Chicago Urban League works to foster economic empowerment, cultivate leadership, and dismantle systemic barriers in the effort to drive lasting equity and prosperity for Black Chicago.
Research & Policy Center
The Chicago Urban League's Research & Policy Center provides research, landscape analyses and pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations for issues that disproportionately affect African Americans in Chicago. We also partner with policymakers and other organizations to support educational and legislative efforts designed to lessen the impact of policies and practices that disadvantage African Americans.
Events
15
I Registered and I’m Voting: A Voter Forum
September 15, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
James W. Compton Center
4510 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
I Registered and I’m Voting: A Voter Forum
September 15th is National Voter Registration Day. Join the Chicago Urban League for an in-person forum to get registered and ready to vote, and to discuss critical issues for our communities in the upcoming election.
16
State Career Fair
September 16, 2026
11 AM to 3 PM
Chicago Urban League Empowerment Center, 8331 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60620
State Career Fair
Free and open to all. Meet with 15+ Illinois state agencies hiring for Transportation, Human Services, Public Health, Veterans’ Affairs, Central Management Services, and more. Bring your resume for two CMS workshops.
25
Wealth and Opportunity Summit
September 25, 2026
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Empowerment Center, Chicago Urban League
Wealth and Opportunity Summit
The 8th Annual Wealth & Opportunity Summit (Chain Reaction Edition) brings buyers and suppliers into one room for one day — covering supply chains, corporate contracts, government procurement, retail shelves, and vendor opportunities. Free to attend.
