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 profileCollege of Lake County Speech and Debate Team
College of Lake County’s Speech and Debate Team competed through the 2025–26 season and earned four national medals, including an individual IPDA gold.
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
International Public Debate (IPDA)
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 profileMcHenry County College Speech and Debate
McHenry County College welcomes all students to its Speech and Debate Club; meetings are open with no audition.
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
Debate format not documented
unknown · Season not documented · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileMoraine Valley Speech and Debate Team
Moraine Valley invites students to join its Speech and Debate Team, which competes with colleges across Illinois.
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
Debate format not documented
active · 2025-2026 · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileMorton College Speech and Debate
Morton College’s Speech and Debate program includes Public Debate and was represented in the completed 2026 IPDA National Championship.
Morton College
Cicero, IL
International Public Debate (IPDA)
active · 2025-2026 · Verified 2026-11-02
Explore profileNorth Central College Forensics Team (Speech & Debate)
North Central College’s Forensics Team is a competitive intercollegiate Speech & Debate activity; the college’s 2025 guide says no experience is needed.
North Central College
Naperville, IL
Debate format not documented
unknown · Season not documented · 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 profileUIC Forensics
UIC Forensics is a university speech and debate program; its 2025–26 team was recognized in the Chancellor’s student leadership program.
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
Debate format not documented
active · 2025-2026 · 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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