We are an organization of diverse, professional women in the Chicago area who have reached the highest echelons of business, the arts, government, the professions and academia. Chicago Network members are women who make a difference through the thoughtful exercise of leadership, power and influence.  In our latest Census Report, you will see the results of our annual research into the progress of executive women at leading Chicago businesses and nonprofits. The achievements of our members since our founding nearly 30 years ago are extensive. We continue to be an important voice committed to the advancement of women.

Our 19th Annual Women in the Forefront Luncheon was held on April 10th, 2008. We were thrilled to have Allstate as our Platinum Sponsor. We would like to thank our Gold Sponsors Abbott, Alberto-Culver, AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, Ernst & Young, Exelon Corporation, Harris, Huron Consulting, ITW, KPMG LLP, Peoples Energy, Perkins-Will | Eva Maddox Branded Environments, and Sara Lee Corporation.