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...
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...
Please join us for the Legislative Drive Down on March 25th. ASCE 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'...
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. Craig 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...
The EWB Chicagoland Professional Chapter is hosting a 5K fun run supporting clean water access that will benefit communities in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. This year we are drilling 2 wells, confirming the final design of a gravity-fed water distribution system, and repairing water system leaks. Create a team and get your company and friends...
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Annual President-Elect & Scholarship Awards Dinner. We are excited to have the Society President-Elect, Carol Ellinger Haddock, as our guest speaker. She will be followed by a presentation of the Route 66 Centennial event. Then, we will conclude with recognition of our Class of 2026 IL-Section and...
Manar Nashif is the chief engineering officer with the Illinois Tollway and is responsible for the policies, practices and procedures of the Engineering Department, which oversees all maintenance, design and construction operations on the agency's 294-mile system of five roadways serving more than 1.6 million daily drivers in Northern Illinois. Currently, with more than 25...
Joliet, IL will be serving as an official Satellite City for the 2026 Route 66 Centennial. The kickoff for the event on April 30, 2026, will include Joliet Slammers Baseball game at the Old Joliet Prison. Other satellite cities include St. Louis, Amarillo, Albuquerque, and Santa Monica. More information to come!
Please join the Illinois Chapter of the Geo-Institute for our biennial Lecture Series. The Lecture Series will take place at UIC, where we will be hosted by Prof. Reddy and his department. This events provides 5 PDHs. Speakers and topics are: 1) “3D SLOPE STABILITY ANALSYES IN PRACTICE,” Timothy D. Stark, PhD, PE, BC.GE, University...
Join Paul Chojenski (pictured left), NICTD, Mike Rowe (pictured middle), NICTD Project Manager and Mohammed Siddiqi (pictured right), AECOM Senior Construction Manager for an engaging discussion on the West Lake Corridor Project and how utility investigation supports successful project delivery. Learn how collaboration between owners, designers, and construction managers drives safer, more efficient infrastructure—and how best...
Horner & Shifrin was hired to design a simple span bridge for Highway 163 bridge over the Bonne Femme Creek southeast of Columbia. The existing bridge was a single span bridge with closed abutments and no skew. The new bridge is a single-span prestressed bridge with a 25-degree skew. When demolishing the west abutment, a...
Katie Bell, P.E. is a civil engineer with over 18 years of experience in the transportation industry. She has worked on a variety of multi-modal projects in the planning, design, and construction phases throughout her career. In her current role as Associate Director of Project Development at the Cook County Department and Highways (CCDOTH), she...