The Union League Club of Chicago recently concluded a yearlong celebration of its 125th anniversary.   Established in 1879 to uphold the sacred obligations of citizenship, to promote honesty and efficiency in government, and to support cultural institutions and the beautification of the city, the Club has been a contributing partner in the growth and development of Chicago.   Through the efforts of its membership, the Club is a catalyst for action in the political, economic and social arenas—focusing its leadership and resources on important social issues.  

This commitment to community is seen in many ways.   As early as 1893, Chicago gained recognition as a world-class city when it hosted the World Columbian Exposition.   Club members were instrumental in having Chicago named as the site for the Exposition by the United States Congress.   In the 1990s, the Club celebrated its role in the opening of the Harold Washington Library Center—the largest circulating library in the world and the largest municipal building in North America.   Every decade between the 1890s and 2000 has seen accomplishments of this magnitude.