The Chicago Sports Alliance will host a luncheon gathering of local civic, corporate and philanthropic leaders for a conversation about some of the innovative programs in Chicago that are addressing the issue of violence at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at MB Ice Arena (1801 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago).
 
Headlining the luncheon will be a panel featuring Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey, Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, Chicago Bulls President & Chief Operating Officer Michael Reinsdorf, Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts and Chicago Bulls & White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf.
 
A second panel will follow including University of Chicago Crime Lab Founding Executive Director Roseanna Ander, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Choose 2 Change Program Director Chris Sutton and READI Chicago Senior Director Eddie Bocanegra.
 
Media interested in covering the event must RSVP to Meghan Bower ([email protected]) by Monday, Nov. 12.
 
NOTES: Limited parking will be available in the lot on the east side of the building (gate off Jackson Blvd.). Please enter through the private entrance on the southeast side of the building. One-on-one interviews with team officials will not be permitted.