# Event Details - **Event Name**: Arne Duncan - Founder & Managing Partner of Chicago CRED/Emerson Collective - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:15 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A First Friday Club of Chicago Speaker SeriesAbout this EventReducing Gun Violence in Chicago: Best Reasons to Put Down the GunArne Duncan, founder of the nonprofit Chicago CRED (Create Real Economic Destiny), is trying to achieve a transformative reduction in gun violence in Chicago. Chicago CRED engages directly with those most at risk of shooting or being shot, and gives them a reason to put down their gun. Through partnerships with local business leaders, community organizers, and other nonprofit groups, Duncan aims to provide outreach, therapeutic, education, and employment opportunities for the young men most likely to be engaged in gun violence.More on Arne DuncanAlong with leading Chicago CRED, Arne Duncan is the managing partner at Emerson Collective, an organization dedicated to removing barriers so people can live to their full potential. From 2009-15, he served as U.S. Secretary of Education as part of the Obama Administration, and before that he was the chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools. Secretary Duncan is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, and co-chairs The Knight Commission. He also serves on the boards of Ariel Investments, Communities in Schools, Eat, Learn, Play, Edmentum, Education Advancement, ESS, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, National Association of Basketball Coaches, RingCentral, Schoolhouse. He graduated from Harvard University in 1987Reserve early. Reservations close Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 5 pmThe Speaker Luncheon Price per Ticket is as follows:$55 for Members**$65 for Non-Members**$650 - Purchase of One Table (Seating for 10 People)**(In order to help First Friday cover increasing expenses, a processing fee will be added to the price of your ticket(s) at checkout. Thank you)**If you wish to purchase a Membership (starting at $75), please click When checking out, you will be asked the following (required) questions:Any dietary requirementsA group or person you wish to sit with (all attendees are assigned a seat)A request for a hearing assistance kitFor additional information please call (312.466.9610), email ffcc@firstfridayclubchicago.org or visit our website at Thank You!LUNCHEON LOCATION:This luncheon will be held at The Union League Club - Presidents Hall on the 2nd floor at 65 West Jackson Blvd (1/2 block east of Clark). Upon entering the ULC, coat check is mandatory on the first floor (no charge) and you will be directed to the check-in location.THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB DRESS CODE:The Union League Club Dress Code is Smart Casual, a relaxed, well-dressed look which may include jeans with no visible rips or tears, denim, and collared shirts. Athletic wear, tennis shoes, t-shirts or hats are not permitted.PARKING AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB:Valet Parking is available at Union League's Federal Street Entrance (Union League Club's parking fee will apply; no discount to attendees).Discounted parking as low as $15 for All First Friday Club Attendees is available through the in the South Loop Self Park, 318 S. Federal St, Chicago (self parking in the garage on the northwest corner of Federal and Van Buren). For information on this special offer, click the following link: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:The Club is just two blocks from the LaSalle Street Metra Station, six blocks from Union Metra Station and only blocks from every EL StationAgenda🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:15 PMDoors open at 11:30am on the 2nd Floor, Presidents Hall. Arrive Early! Info: Elevators are provided along with stairs to reach the 2nd floor venue. Coat check, located on the first floor, is required with no charge. Please note: the coat check line can be long dependent on other events taking place at the Union League Club.🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMWelcome + Luncheon servedInfo: Three course meal is provided. When registering, please specify any dietary restrictions for you and your guests plus any seating requests. Table assignments will be listed outside the Presidents Hall. First Friday board members will also be available to assist with seating. 🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMSpeaker Introduced & PresentationInfo: Speaker will be introduced at 12:30pm followed by Q&A. Luncheon ends at 1:15pm.🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PMQ & A with SpeakerInfo: Questions will be taken from the audience during the last 10 minutes. A roving microphone will be provided. Please keep questions short and to the point.🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:15 PMFinal Announcements for Next Month's Speaker. Luncheon Ends!Info: Tickets for the next month's speaker can be purchased before and after the luncheon at the welcome table, right outside the Lincoln Ballroom. Credit card and checks accepted. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/arne-duncan-founder-and-managing-partner-of-chicago-cred-emerson-collective/100001983160350995 - **Event Categories**: Sports, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Union League Club - **lat**: 41.8778971 - **long**: -87.6299325 - **full address**: Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Arne Duncan - Founder & Managing Partner of Chicago CRED/Emerson Collective - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c3b60622bbf51e6e57e3ef49157dbda28c1e74b95009b33b692b5b75da3317a2-rimg-w900-h600-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1771528985 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Arne Duncan - Founder & Managing Partner of Chicago CRED/Emerson Collective being held? - **A:** Arne Duncan - Founder & Managing Partner of Chicago CRED/Emerson Collective takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:15 pm at Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Arne Duncan - Founder & Managing Partner of Chicago CRED/Emerson Collective? - **A:** Arne Duncan - Founder & Managing Partner of Chicago CRED/Emerson Collective is organized by First Friday Club of Chicago. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Arne Duncan - Founder & Managing Partner of Chicago CRED/Emerson Collective", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c3b60622bbf51e6e57e3ef49157dbda28c1e74b95009b33b692b5b75da3317a2-rimg-w900-h600-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1771528985", "startDate": "2026-04-10T12:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-04-10T13:15:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/arne-duncan-founder-and-managing-partner-of-chicago-cred-emerson-collective/100001983160350995", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Union League Club", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "65 West Jackson Boulevard", "postalCode": "60604", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.8778971", "longitude": "-87.6299325" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A First Friday Club of Chicago Speaker Series", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "First Friday Club of Chicago", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/first-friday-club-of-chicago/22761930", "description": "The mission of the First Friday Club of Chicago is to provide a forum for men and women to make connections between work, faith, values and issues that affect their daily lives." } ] } ] ```