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SUMMARY:Geo-Institute Dinner Meeting: NEORSD Project Clean Lake - Planning\, Design\, and Construction of CSO Tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn about the Project Clean Lake! It is a 25‑year program being implemented by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) in Cleveland\, OH. The program’s goal is to reduce annual raw sewage discharges into Lake Erie by more than 4 billion gallons annually. When completed in 2036\, it will enable the capture and treatment of more than 98% of wet‑weather flows within the District’s combined sewer system. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to learn more information about our speaker and event\, click here.\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://isasce.org/event/geo-institute-dinner-meeting-neorsd-project-clean-lake-planning-design-and-construction-of-cso-tunnels/
LOCATION:Pazzo’s at 311\, 311 S. Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Geo Institute
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SUMMARY:Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66\, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots\,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “From the shores of Lake Michigan to the shores of the Pacific Ocean\, Route 66 represents the ultimate American journey.” The dedication ceremony celebrating the new starting point of Route 66 and its enduring role in American history\, culture\, and adventure will take place on March 25\, 2026. The new Route 66 starting point sign will be dedicated at 10:30am on Navy Pier’s South Dock (N Breakwater Access\, Chicago Loop\, IL). It will be open to the public and free to attend. After the dignitaries speak\, they will unveil the sign. \nAttendees will include:\n• 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly\, sponsor of the initiative\n• 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins\, member of Illinois’ first Route 66 Commission\n• Marilynn Gardner\, CEO of Navy Pier\, Inc.\, home to the new Route 66 starting point\n• Kristen Reynolds\, President and CEO of Choose Chicago\n• Cory Jobe\, Chair of Illinois’ Route 66 Centennial Celebration Commission\n• Grant DePorter\, CEO of Harry Caray’s\, who was instrumental in the initiative to move Route 66’s starting point to Navy Pier\n• White Sox legend Ron Kittle\, who rode his Harley the entire 2\,448 miles of Route 66\n• Cubs legend Ryan Dempster performing his hilarious Harry Caray impersonation\n• Former Bulls announcer Tom Dore (7’2”) appearing as the Gemini Giant (a fiberglass roadside statue located in Wilmington\, IL along Route 66)\n• Tom Higgenson\, lead singer of the Plain White T’s\n• Abraham Lincoln portrayed by Illinois’ own Richard Klein \nAfter the unveiling\, the band The Plain White T’s will perform. The Plain White T’s are from Illinois and are inducted into the Illinois’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – which is located on Route 66 in Joliet. \nWGN Radio will be going live from Harry Caray’s Navy Pier from 2-6pm as part of the 28th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. The toast is at 5:30pm. \nThroughout the day\, guests can look forward to a full lineup of “roadside attractions\,” including live music and entertainment featuring special performances by Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s; classic car displays from the Volo Auto Museum; vintage Route 66 memorabilia; and alpacas from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences\, representing those found along Route 66 in Arizona. \n  \nMore information here
URL:https://isasce.org/event/dedication-ceremony-for-historic-route-66-new-starting-point-at-navy-pier/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:2026 Transportation For Illinois Coalition (TFIC) Legislative Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Legislative Drive Down on March 25th. \nASCE Illinois Section has been a part of the TFIC for nearly 17 years and has been a great partnership. The Transportation for Illinois Coalition unites stakeholders from business\, labor\, and local governments to educate policymakers and the public about the need for adequate investment in Illinois’ transportation infrastructure. The TFIC is the recognized authority on and unifying voice for transportation needs in Illinois. TFIC exists to achieve the best transportation systems in order to guarantee economic success. This includes and touches many aspects of the transportation network from roads/highways\, bridges\, airports\, shipping/trucking\, intermodal\, rail\, and agricultural needs. Hear from Elected Officials with regards updates with regards upcoming legislation that may impact our industry. Also\, you may mention your concerns to your elected officials and bring awareness to issues that impact our industry. In the evening\, there will be a legislative reception. ASCE Illinois Section has paid for participants and is first come-first serve. We encourage the full spectrum of our membership to attend. \nRegister here by March 18th. \nTentative agenda: \n\n11-12:  Lunch and networking – Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield\, Illinois 62704)\n\n  \n\n12-1:00: Media Briefings – Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield\, Illinois 62704)\n\n  \n\n1:00-2:30: Leadership Briefings Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield\, Illinois 62704)\n\n  \n\n2:30-5:00: Legislative Meetings – Illinois State Capitol\n\n  \n\n5-7: Reception – Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield\, Illinois 62704)
URL:https://isasce.org/event/2026-transportation-for-illinois-coalition-tfic-legislative-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Springfield\, IL\, Springfield\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:IS-ASCE T&DI March Luncheon with CDOT's Acting Commissioner\, Craig Turner\, PE\, PLS
DESCRIPTION:Craig Turner\, PE\, PLS\, is proud to serve as CDOT’s Acting Commissioner. He most recently served as CDOT’s First Deputy Commissioner and previously lead CDOT’s Division of Electrical Operations. \nCraig brings a broad range of experience in transportation infrastructure\, with a career spanning both public service and the private sector. He began his work in government at the Illinois Department of Transportation and later served at the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. From 2002 to 2020\, he held a variety of roles at private engineering firms\, where he fulfilled roles from staff engineer to Director of Civil/Transportation. He joined CDOT in 2020 and has since risen to his current leadership position. Across both his work in the private sector and at the City\, Craig played a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of the Chicago Smart Lighting Program. \nRegister by 4pm on Monday\, March 23rd. If you want to learn more information about our speaker and event\, click here. \nPrice: $35-$75 \nRegister here! \n  \nSponsorship opportunities are available for this event!
URL:https://isasce.org/event/is-asce-tdi-march-luncheon-with-cdots-acting-commissioner-craig-turner-pe-pls/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Little Italy\, 516 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,T&DI
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