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From Citizen to Candidate: Why People Run and What the Job Really Is

5707 South Woodlawn Ave Chicago, Illinois 60637, Chicago, 60615

Jan 16, 2026 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

Join IOP Practitioner in Residence Greg Hart (Booth ‘21), Village President of Hinsdale in the Chicago suburbs, for a discussion on what it takes to run for local office. Greg will share his personal experiences and discuss factors like credibility, coalitions, and fundraising that influence[...]
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IOP Career Development: Leveraging your LinkedIn Profile

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Jan 23, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm CST

Leveraging Your LinkedIn Profile Workshop Friday, January 23 2:00 - 3:00 PM IOP Living Room You have a profile, now what? How do you make it interesting, informative, and user-friendly for your potential future connections and employers? How do you set up and utilize your profile to stand out[...]
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Practitioners in Residence: Working Across the Aisle in Local Government

5707 South Woodlawn Ave Chicago, Illinois 60637, Chicago, 60637

Feb 27, 2026 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

Join IOP Practitioner in Residence Greg Hart (Booth ‘21), Village President of Hinsdale in the Chicago suburbs, in conversation with DuPage County Chair Deborah Conroy. Prior to becoming the first female and Democratic DuPage County Board Chair in 2022, she served in the Illinois State House of[...]

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