Wednesday, September 9, 2026

5:00 PM — VIP Reception;

6:00 PM — Fireside Conversation, followed by a Book Signing*

Location: Taft Law Firm, 111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60601

Please join us for Rebuilding America: One Neighborhood at a Time, a special evening in support of the Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods Collective (CVNC), featuring a timely conversation between Board Chair Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and New York Times bestselling author Barbara McQuade.

Inspired by Barb's latest book, The Fix, their discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities facing our democracy — and what it takes to rebuild America, one neighborhood at a time.

*Copies of The Fix: Saving America from the Sabotage of a Mob-Style Government will be available for purchase on-site.

Purchase Tickets: https://lnkd.in/e-mDGGAD

Proceeds from the event will directly support CVNC's mission of strengthening homegrown, community-rooted organizations serving Chicago's south and west sides. By investing in local leaders, CVNC helps build stronger, more vibrant communities.

Schedule:

• 4:45 PM – VIP Doors Open

• 5:00 PM – VIP Reception

• 5:30 PM – General Admission Doors Open

• 6:00 PM – Fireside Conversation

• 7:00 PM – Book Signing*

• 7:30 PM – Event Concludes