City Club of Chicago will host an event on July 11 titled "Countdown to the DNC" and featuring Democratic National Convention (DNC) Host Committee Executive Director Christy George, DNC Host Committee Executive Director Alex Hornbrook and Chicago Chief Operating Officer John Roberson. "Learn how you can play a role in one of the most important civic events of the decade," the event bills itself. The event will take place at noon July 11 at Maggiano's Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available here.

Taft Chicago partners Liz Butler and Graham Grady have been selected to join the city's Cut the Tape Task Force, Taft Chicago announced.