Events

Juneteenth Community Festival

Join us for the Chicago Urban League’s Juneteenth Community Festival—a day filled with food trucks, raffles, live music, vendors, and fun for the whole family! Celebrate freedom and culture with kids’ activities, giveaways, and a special line dance session led by our CEO.

Homebuyer Education Series Part 2

Our Homebuyer Education Series is designed to help homebuyers prepare for the process of purchasing a home and to navigate the challenges of becoming a new homeowner. Participants must attend Part 1 and Part 2, in its entirety 4 hours per workshop totaling 8 hours, to receive a Homebuyer Education Certificate. The Chicago Urban League is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and an affiliate of the National Urban League.

Rental Housing Workshop

Join us to gain a better understanding of your rights and responsibilities as a renter. We’ll cover lease agreements, rent affordability, credit and background checks, and how to navigate tenant-landlord relationships. For more information, call 773-285-1500. The Chicago Urban League is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and an affiliate of the National Urban League.

Career Readiness – Intake

Looking for a career in sales, manufacturing security, or transit? Connect with experts and jumpstart your career!

Healing Circle

Join our Healing Circle Series, a biweekly space for growth, connection, and self-care. Each session explores different healing practices, from vibrational healing to movement therapy, offering tools for emotional and physical well-being. Register now to begin your journey.

Condo Ownership 101

Join us to learn the essentials of condo ownership. Our experts will walk you through rights and responsibilities, association rules, and what to expect when buying or living in a condominium. For more information, call 773-285-1500. The Chicago Urban League is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and an affiliate of the National Urban League.

Budget Like a Boss

Managing credit, budgeting, and saving can be tough. Join our FREE virtual workshop to learn how to build credit, manage debt, budget wisely, and grow your savings. For more information please call 773-285-1500.

Homebuyer Education Series Part 1

Our Homebuyer Education Series is designed to help homebuyers prepare for the process of purchasing a home and to navigate the challenges of becoming a new homeowner.

Budget Like a Boss

Managing credit, budgeting, and saving can be tough. Join our FREE virtual workshop to learn how to build credit, manage debt, budget wisely, and grow your savings. For more information please call 773-285-1500.

Rental Housing Workshop

Join us to gain a better understanding of your rights and responsibilities as a renter. We’ll cover lease agreements, rent affordability, credit and background checks, and how to navigate tenant-landlord relationships. For more information, call 773-285-1500. The Chicago Urban League is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and an affiliate of the National Urban League.

Foreclosure Prevention: Free Webinar

Join us to explore loss mitigation options available to help you save your home. Our counselors will guide you through foreclosure prevention strategies and available loss mitigation options. For more information, call 773-285-1500. The Chicago Urban League is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and an affiliate of the National Urban League.

64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner

On Saturday, November 8th, the Chicago Urban League will hold its 64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD), our signature fundraising gala that supports our service to thousands of Chicagoans. GFD is one of the most anticipated events of Chicago’s gala season, and this year, we expect to again welcome more than 2,000 business, civic, and community leaders to celebrate our collective progress and support the work that lies ahead.

Our 2025 gala theme, Shoulders We Stand On, Futures We Create recognizes the contributions of many individuals – past and present – who have helped foster economic empowerment, cultivate leadership, and break down barriers on the path to equity. Theirs are the shoulders we stand on as we continue our mission to drive lasting equity and prosperity for the future. Join us as we celebrate them, and enjoy live musical entertainment, great food, and more. It will be a night you do not want to miss!