US collegiate debate teams in Chicago metro
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Chicago Debate Society
The University of Chicago’s official parliamentary debate team.
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Debate format not documented
active · 2025-2026 · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileCollege of DuPage Forensics
Parliamentary and public debate at College of DuPage.
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
American parliamentary · IPDA public debate
active · 2025-2026 · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileDePaul Speech and Debate Society
A DePaul student society for speech, debate and public speaking.
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Debate format not documented
unknown · Season not documented · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileHarper Speech and Debate Team
Harper College’s speech and debate team in Palatine.
Harper College
Palatine, IL
Debate format not documented
unknown · Season not documented · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileLoyola University Chicago Debate Society
British parliamentary debate and campus public debates at Loyola Chicago.
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
British parliamentary
active · 2025-2026 · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileNorthwestern Debate Society
An intercollegiate debate program with travel support and opportunities for newcomers.
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Debate format not documented
active · 2026-2027 · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileNorthwestern Parliamentary Debate Union
Northwestern’s student parliamentary debate union in Evanston.
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
American parliamentary
unknown · Season not documented · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileWheaton College Debate Team
British parliamentary debate with travel and non-travel tracks in Wheaton, Illinois.
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
British parliamentary
unknown · Season not documented · Verified 2026-11-02
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