EWRI and YMG Chicago White Sox Game
2025-07-29 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
EWRI has purchased a block of tickets for the upcoming game. We will be in Section 526, Rows 11 and 12 (upper deck.) The cost is $20 per ticket. There will also be a $5 Tuesday game promotion for food and beverages throughout the game. The tickets are in electronic form and you will need the MLB app to display the ticket on your phone. Don’t have MLB app? Let us know when contacting us so that we may accommodate you. A limited number of tickets are available, don’t wait.
Contact Gary Gifford at giff122@gmail.com or Jerry McGovern at jeromemcgovern@att.net for tickets or more information. Zelle payment can be made to Gary’s email.

EWRI Summer Social
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Parlor Pizza Bar – West Loop, 108 N Green St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
EWRI Chicago Chapter will be hosting our annual Summer Social this year on August 12th, 2025 at Parlor Pizza in West Loop at 5:00pm. Please join us for this fun networking event!
More details to follow.

CI O'Hare Airport Tour
2025-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Chicago Department of Aviation Aviation Administration Building, 10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago, IL, 60666, United States
The Construction Institute has 35 spots available for a tour of O’Hare Airport. Please inform Kat Au if you cannot attend. You need to complete registration and security vetting form by August 21, 2025.
Registration: Security Vetting Form and Registration Form

IS-ASCE Golf Outing and Reception Par-Tee hosted by CI, T&DI and YMG
2025-08-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States
The Construction Institute, Transportation and Development Institute and Younger Member Group are excited to invite you to the IS-ASCE Golf Outing this summer. Join us in the southwest suburbs for an afternoon of fresh air and good times with your fellow engineers. Golf will be followed by a reception Par-Tee in the pavilion where there will be plenty of Raffle Prizes to go around.
Plenty of Sponsorships Opportunities to advertise to your next future hire!
Registration: ASCE CI/T&DI/YMG Golf Outing
Time: Golf 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Par-Tee from 2:00-5:00 PM

Engineers Without Borders-USA Chicagoland Professional Chapter General Meeting
2025-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Duane Morris, LLP, 190 S LaSalle St, Chicagio, IL, United States
Dinner at 7:30pm at Elephant and Castle
Contact Alan to get on the security list: aphelps@ewb-usa-chicago.org

SEI: 26th Biennial Lecture Series
2025-09-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Grand Century Suite, 150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Join the SEI 26th Biennial Lecture Series! As we learn about different projects around Chicago. A light dinner will be served at each lecture.

We are looking for sponsors! Information provided here: 2025 LS Sponsorship Flyer.

SESSION 1 – SEPTEMBER 9
CREATE P3 Forest Hill Flyover Joseph Abruzzo – Parsons, Brett Guarino – CSX & Sarah Czaplicki PE, SE – Czaplicki Lopez

Metra Bridge A32 & Grayland Station Tina Revzin & John Leary – Gannett Fleming TranSystems

SESSION 2 – SEPTEMBER 30
TR Higgins Ronnie Medlock – High Steel Structures

Rehabilitation of the Sherman Minton Bridge Andrew Kimmle & John Finke – Jacobs

SESSION 3 – OCTOBER 21
CTA Harlem Bus Bridge Irsilia Colletti, PE, SE & David Budzik, SE – HNTB Canal

Street over Union Station Michael Haas – Collins & Brett Sauter – Ciorba

Register: All Three Sessions

Register Only: Session 1
Session 2
Session 3

Full Lecture Series Rates (All Three Sessions)

$250- Corporate Transferrable

$220- Individual (Non- Gov Employee)

$180- Individual (Gov Employee)

$90- Full Time Student

Individual Session Rates

$90- Individual (Non-Gov Employee)

$65- Individual (Gov Employee)

$35- Full Time Student

More Information: Save the Date 2025 LS Flyer

CI: Metra Bridge A-32/Grayland Station Tour
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | 3934 N. Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, 3934 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, 60641, United States
There’ll be an informal happy hour following the tour at The Booze Hound (3734 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60641).

Registration ends September 15, 2025. Register Here

About the project
This project involved the replacement of Bridge A-32 over Milwaukee Avenue, which was originally constructed in 1899 and had become a source of operational delays along the Metra Milwaukee District North Line. The work included the construction of a temporary shoofly bridge and temporary platforms, and the final bridge included new caisson foundations, concrete abutments and columns, steel plate girder bridge, and precast retaining walls. Adjacent to the bridge, Grayland Station has been completely rehabilitated to include longer platforms, ADA-compliant ramps and stairs, and new fully enclosed warming shelters with on-demand heating, modernized public address system, visual information signs, enhanced lighting, and platform furnishings. These improvements serve to modernize the aging infrastructure, improve service reliability, and enhance the commuter experience.

T&DI September 2025 Luncheon with Sis Killen (Superintendent- Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways)
2025-09-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
IS-ASCE T&DI is pleased to announce our September 2025 Luncheon, which will feature a presentation by the esteemed Sis Killen – Superintendent- Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDOTH). With 26 years of experience, Sis has guided the Department’s transformation to a multimodal focus, co-led the County’s long-range transportation plan, and manages planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities across the region.
Register Here!

Engineers Without Borders-USA Chicagoland Professional Chapter 20th Anniversary Celebration & Wine Tasting
2025-09-24 18:00 | Remingtons, 20 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
We are looking for companies to sponsor this event. Sponsorship levels are as follows:
Sponsorship – Platinum: $5,000.00
Sponsorship – Gold: $3,000.00
Sponsorship – Silver: $1,000.00
Sponsorship – Bronze: $500.00
Different sponsorship level perks explained in the event website, linked below.
Tickets and information here: Chicagoland Professional Chapter – 20th Anniversary Wine Tasting – Campaign
This is going to be a wonderful event to celebrate 20 years of impact that engineers in the Chicagoland area have made to some of the poorest communities in the world.

IL Section ASCE EWRI HEC-RAS Seminar
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-01 | Christopher B. Burke’s downtown Chicago office, 625 W. Adams St, Chicago, IL, United States
A two-day beginner HEC-RAS course will be hosted by EWRI Chicago Chapter and the Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (IAFSM) this fall! The course will cover modeling steady-state open channel hydraulics, culvert crossings, bridge crossings, and introduce more complex modeling scenarios. Each participant will get a hands-on experience with steady flow hydraulic analyses through example problems with the help of experienced instructors.
Course begins 830am and ends 430pm. You will need to bring your own computer to the course with HEC-RAS downloaded (HEC-RAS Downloads). PDHs and lunches will be provided!
You can register using the link below and email Gary Gifford at ggifford@hwlochner.com with any questions.
Register
Introduction to HEC-RAS Course – American Society of Civil Engineers
Course Description
2025 Intro HEC-RAS.pdf – Google Drive

Damen Green Line Tour
2025-09-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Damen Green Line Station, Damen Ave. & Lake St, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
There’ll be an informal happy hour following the tour at Goose Island Taproom (1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612).
Registration ends September 26, 2025. Register Here
About the project

Opened in Summer 2024 to fill a critical transit gap on the Near West Side, improving access for Westhaven Park residents, Kinzie Industrial Corridor workers, and United Center visitors.
Designed by Perkins & Will, a globally renowned architecture firm, and constructed by CDOT with an $80 million budget funded through the Kinzie Industrial Corridor TIF District.
Features a transparent glass façade showcasing a grand stairway and escalator.
Includes a glass bridge connecting platforms, inspired by Chicago’s steel bridge heritage.
Built with low-maintenance materials for long-term durability and sustainability.
Showcases a monumental mosaic artwork by Fo (Folayemi) Wilson, reflecting the cultural richness of the surrounding community.

11th Annual Career Fair at Illinois Tech
2025-10-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Hermann Hall Expo at Illinois Tech, 3241 S Federal St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Our campus-wide Career Fairs draw undergraduates, graduates, and alumni looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. Partner with Illinois Tech to recruit some of the most talented domestic and international candidates for internships, co-operatives, or full-time employment at our campus-wide Career Fairs in the fall semesters.

More Information on Finding Your Next Talent: Here

Geofill Low Density Cellular Concrete at the NCDOT US 70 Project and Other Local Applications
2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Pazzo’s at 311, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Our distinguished guest, Mark Salvatore, will be presenting on applications of low density cellular concrete.

Date and Time: October 7, 2025 – Cocktails 5:15 pm, Dinner 6:15 pm, Presentation to follow
Cost:
$70 General (Contractor, Consultant with reservation)
$55 Education/Government Employees (with reservation)
$25 Students (with reservation)

Register Here

IL Section ASCE EWRI & COPRI Chicago Area Waterways Control Room Tour
2025-10-08 17:00 | Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL, United States
The Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) is the network of existing rivers, canals and hydraulic control structures that isolate Lake Michigan from the Chicago River, the Calumet River, and the North Shore Channel. The CAWS is designed, during normal operation, to drain away from Lake Michigan towards the Des Plaines River south of the Lockport Powerhouse in Lockport. IL. During periods of heavy precipitation, the hydraulic control structures may be opened to allow water to flow out into Lake Michigan to prevent flooding in the urbanized area. These events called reversals allow polluted water to enter Lake Michigan and may result in swimming bans along the lakefront.
The operation of the CAWS is under the control of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). The actual Waterways Control Room is located on the first floor of the Main Office Building located at 100 East Erie Street in Chicago, Illinois.
In partnership with the Coasts, Oceans, Ports & Rivers Institute (COPRI), EWRI will host a discussion of the CAWS, and a tour of the Waterways Control Room in the Main Office Building on October 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

There is only space for 15 people on the tour, which will last about 30 minutes. PDHs will not be given for this event. Contact Jerry McGovern at jeromemcgovern@att.net to reserve your space.

2025 ASCE Illinois Section Annual Awards Dinner
2025-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile, 300 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
The Illinois Section of ASCE cordially invites you and your guests to our annual civil engineering awards dinner. Please join us for a memorable evening of networking, dining, and honoring our 2025 award recipients.

Please help support this premier civil engineering event with your sponsorship and attendance.
Register Here
Pricing of Event

For those attending the event, parking is located next to the hotel lobby on Ohio St. No Valet or EV charging is available. To get to the Annual Awards Dinner, take the main staircase in the middle of the lobby down to the foyer. The IL-ASCE table will be set up in the foyer with your nametag.

IL Section ASCE EWRI Chicagoland Water Resources Permitting Seminar
2025-11-19 08:00 - 16:30 | Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus – Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
The Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) – Chicago Chapter is proud to present the Chicagoland Water Resources Permitting Seminar. This seminar will provide valuable information relating to current and future stormwater permitting/ordinance requirements for some of the most frequented agencies in the Chicagoland area. For 40 minutes, each agency will present and take questions on their most relevant permitting information. 6 PDHs will be available. Continental breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.
Agencies scheduled to present include:

DuPage County Stormwater Commission
Illinois Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
US Army Corps of Engineers
McHenry County
City of Chicago Department of Water Management
Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Office of Water Resources

Time: 7:30am doors open; 8:00am presentations start; 4:30pm end
Register: Here
Cost:

$170 Early Bird
$200 After 10/24

Sponsorships Available! Email Gary Gifford at ggifford@hwlochner.com to inquire

Permitting Seminar 2025

2025-2026 Geo-Institute Cross-USA lecturer, Dr. Carlos Santamarina from Georgia Institute of Technology
2025-11-20 17:00 - 20:30 | Pazzo’s at 311, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting the 2025-2026 Geo-Institute Cross-USA lecturer, Dr. Carlos Santamarina from Georgia Institute of Technology, for our November Dinner meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Pazzo’s.

Our Distinguished guest, Dr. Santamarina will be presenting on Geotechnical Engineering in the Information Age: From Properties to Analysis & Design.

You’ll find the event details and registration links at Constant Contact Landing Page.

Please reply to asceilgeotech@gmail.com if you have issues with the registration process or have additional questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

IL Section ASCE, Technical Institutes, and Younger Member Group Holiday Party
2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Haymarket Pub & Brewing, 737 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Celebrate the season with us! Enjoy a fun night filled with holiday cheer, an open bar, and hearty appetizers. Bring an unwrapped gift to donate to A Greater Good Foundation and help make the season brighter for others.
Dress in your favorite holiday style!

Price – $75 per person / $35 per student

Sponsorship – $300 (Includes 2 Tickets & Advertisement at the Event and on Social Media)

Register here by December 1st.

Information will also be available about the Illinois Section ASCE, Technical Institutes and Younger Member Group if you are interested in getting more engaged in the upcoming year.

Contact: communications.ymg@isasce.org

GI/AEG Joint Meeting with speaker Christopher Stohr
2026-01-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Pazzo’s at 311, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Join Geo-Institute and The Association of Environmental Engineering & Geologist (AEG) for a joint dinner meeting with presenter, Christopher Stohr on Retrospective of the Earthline Hazardous-Waste Landfill Failure, a Case Study of Legacy Landfills and Dumps and Improving Field Inspections to Reduce Groundwater Contamination.

Abstract
Subject of a landmark, legal-precedent setting trial, an unlined, hazardous-waste landfill was said by experts ‘not to leak in 100 years’ however, contaminants were detected in monitoring wells 3 meters from the burial trenches only 3 years after closure. Field and lab tests, and remote sensing measurements showed causes for the ‘faster than predicted’ contaminant migration from a hazardous waste landfill, but why? Legacy landfills are unlined, thinly-covered cemeteries of waste similarly constructed throughout the world. Most landfill inspections mostly rely upon institutional memory and traditional ‘walk over’ traverses to identify flaws and deficiencies for written reports. These defects can be better identified and mapped by image processing of freely-available airborne lidar, historical black and white photography and modern color infrared orthoimagery using GIS technology to direct low-cost, spot repairs for maintenance and custodial care to reduce undesired contamination from legacy waste structures.

About the Speaker
Dr. Christopher ‘Chris’ Stohr (retired, Illinois State Geological Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Mahomet Aquifer Council, Illinois Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists, currently 2025-2026 Richard H. Jahns Distinguished Lecturer.
Chris Stohr continues professional and community work after more than 40 years of applied geology, research and humanitarian work in the midwestern USA, Africa and South America. Obtaining a BS in Geology at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer IN and MS in Engineering Geology at Purdue University developing applications for innovative digital image processing of remotely sensed imagery at the Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing. Chris began work at the Missouri Geology and Land Survey performing investigations for dams, sewage lagoons, hazardous and nuclear waste sites, dye tracing, dumps and landfills in the Ozarks and throughout that state; directed an inventory of 3,600 dams; and conducted a site selection study for hazardous waste disposal facilities in Missouri. He worked as part of a Shannon and Wilson team conducting special fault studies, reconnaissance mapping, trench mapping and paleomagnetic studies for nuclear power plant in central Iran using U.S. NRC procedures.
Register Here
Price Range: $25-70
Questions contact asceilgeotech@gmail.com
GI and AEG Joint Dinner Flyer 1/20/26

2026 Multi-Region Leadership Conference
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-31 | Marriott Chicago O’Hare, 8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL, 60631, United States
The 2026 Multi-Region Leadership Conference (MRLC) will be hosted in Chicago, Illinois. The ASCE Illinois Section Younger Member Group will be hosting the Central Region Younger Member Conference (CRYMC) in partnership with ASCE, and the Illinois Section of ASCE.

There will be about 200 civil engineers and civil engineering students attending the event. ASCE Regions 3,6, and 7 (spanning the central U.S., Canada, and Mexico) will be represented.

We are looking for sponsorships! Supporting the CRYMC is an opportunity to showcase your firm’s commitment to the profession while gaining direct access to future and current industry leaders. Sponsorship packages range from $100 to $10,000.

Information on sponsorships, click here.

Location: Marriott Chicago O’Hare (8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631)

CRYMC Events
Thursday, January 29th
CRYMC Thursday Technical Tour: Google Renovations of the James R Thompson Center

Clark Construction will provide a tour of their progress at the James R Thompson Center, a building in the process of being redeveloped into the Google Center. The building, for many years owned by the State of Illinois and used for governmental offices, will become the Google Center and a signature space for Google’s Chicago area presence. The building is a stellar example of post-modern architecture, including the curved glass ceiling whose feature will be preserved upon completion of the renovations. The late and great architect of the building, Helmut Jahn, left his mark on many city buildings, as well as other world-renowned buildings. Taking up a whole city block, one cannot miss this grand structure, especially while at work to bring it into the 21st century.

Time: 4p-6p (subject to change)

Location: Blue Line Cumberland Station to Clark/Lake Station. Additional details to follow.
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Thursday, January 29th
CRYMC Thursday Pre-Conference Networking Night: Punch Bowl Social

CRYMC attendees are invited to join us at the following ticketed event to kick off a great start to the conference! Punch Bowl Social, originally founded in Denver and since expanded to many cities, hosts a wonderful ambiance complete with excellent drinks and food, games to throwback to your college days and your youthful days such as bowling, karaoke, and darts! Our Chicago location is centered in the quickly changing Fulton Market, where one is bound to see a new building in the works nearby. The large venue will provide optimal time to reconnect with those you know well, and network with fellow attendees you’ve just met. We look forward to seeing you there!

Time: 7-10pm

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Friday, January 30th
CRYMC Friday Night Awards Banquet (Open to Conference Attendees Only)

Our Awards Banquet is inspired by the famous 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, more commonly referred to as the World’s Columbian Exposition. Carnival games of many kinds will follow our Awards ceremony and dinner, and at your seats you will find historical postcards featuring many noteworthy buildings, spectacles, and scenes from the event! Historical information will be present to learn more about the local response and perspectives, as well as little known facts. Horticultural artifacts, a notable highlight from the Exposition, can be found at each table, as well as the much renowned Devil in the White City nonfiction novel, a detailed telling of the fair preparation and lead up! Celebrate with your peers as we commend those who have worked all year to promote the causes of our Younger Member Groups and Sections and the broader goals and aims of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Time: 6-10pm

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Saturday, January 31st
CRYMC Saturday Dinner Outing

Join us for a group dinner outing at a TBD restaurant! End the conference with a taste of what Chicago has to offer – great food with a variety of cuisines represented! Stay tuned for information on timing and location of the venue. Open to YMs and Students. Please note that dinner will be pay-your-way.

Time: 6-10pm

Register for events here

More Information: Sponsorship flyer_CRYMC_2026
More Information: Events

T&DI January 2026 Luncheon: Conner Randy - Commissioner - CDWM
2026-01-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Join T&DI for a luncheon with Commissioner Chicago Department of Water Management, Randy Conner.
In 2026, Commissioner Conner will spearhead DWM efforts to deliver a robust capital improvement program to replace water mains, and sewer mains and renovate critical DWM facilities. He will ensure that the department will continue to increase the number of lead service line replacements throughout the City. This work is critically important as the nation looks to Chicago- the city with the most lead service lines at 406,000- for best practices on how to effectively address this legacy infrastructure issue.

For more information and registration, click here.
Price: $35-60 per individual; Sponsorships available
Register: here by 4PM on Monday, January 26th, 2026

Any questions, contact programs.tdi@isasce.org

Geo-Institute Dinner Meeting: Construction of the Chicago Spire
2026-02-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Pazzo’s at 311, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Join us as we learn about the construction of the Chicago Spire! When the Chicago Spire project was mothballed in 2008 at the onset of the Great Recession, many wondered what would become of the site. For years, the site sat vacant with only “Chicago’s Largest Swimming Pool” as evidence of the previous work. Fast forward 18 years and the north tower of the 400 N Lake Shore Drive complex is well on its way to its full height of 875 feet. This presentation explores the original construction of the Chicago Spire foundations and earth retention, how it was incorporated into the new 400 N LSD development, and new additions that are bringing the latest project to life.

If you want to learn more information about our speakers, click here.

Price: $25-$70

Register here!

IL-ASCE and YMG: Professional Mixer and Trivia Night
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Benesch Office, 35 W Wacker Dr #3300, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join the IL-Section ASCE Mentorship Program Committee and Younger Members Group for a night of networking, LinkedIn Best Practices, and… TRIVIA! Light food and beverages will be provided.

Registration is required by Monday, February 23rd. RSVP here.

Event is FREE for Mentorship Pairs and ASCE/Student Members

Water System Resiliency
2026-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | V3 Consulting, 7325 Janes Ave. #100, Woodridge, IL, 60517, United States
UESI and EWRI are excited to jointly host an evening technical presentation on Water System Resiliency on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at V3 Companies in Woodridge, IL.
The program will explore how water utilities prepare for, respond to, and recover from major system disruptions. Rebecca Cramer (Hazen and Sawyer) will discuss emergency planning and resiliency strategies for water distribution systems, including preparing for extreme weather and infrastructure failures. Ramesh Kanapareddy (NSMJAWA) will share a real-world case study on community outreach and coordination during the repair of a critical 90-inch transmission main, while Paul May (DuPage Water Commission) will highlight operational practices that ensure reliable water delivery across multiple communities.
📅 March 4, 2026
🕔 Check-in: 5:15 PM | 🎤 Presentations: 6:00 PM 🍽️ Dinner provided
📚 PDHs available
A great opportunity for water professionals to earn PDHs, gain practical insight into system resiliency, and connect with peers across the industry. Attendance is $75 per person with company sponsorship opportunities available for $350 (includes two registrations and advertisement throughout the night). If interested in sponsorship please contact Francisco Martinez, fmartinezacosta@hanson-inc.com.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gD2nrHj9

Geo-Institute Dinner Meeting: NEORSD Project Clean Lake - Planning, Design, and Construction of CSO Tunnels
2026-03-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Pazzo’s at 311, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
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.

If you want to learn more information about our speaker and event, click here.

Register here!

Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
2026-03-25 10:30 - 18:00 | Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
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.
Attendees will include:
• 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly, sponsor of the initiative
• 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins, member of Illinois’ first Route 66 Commission
• Marilynn Gardner, CEO of Navy Pier, Inc., home to the new Route 66 starting point
• Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago
• Cory Jobe, Chair of Illinois’ Route 66 Centennial Celebration Commission
• Grant DePorter, CEO of Harry Caray’s, who was instrumental in the initiative to move Route 66’s starting point to Navy Pier
• White Sox legend Ron Kittle, who rode his Harley the entire 2,448 miles of Route 66
• Cubs legend Ryan Dempster performing his hilarious Harry Caray impersonation
• Former Bulls announcer Tom Dore (7’2”) appearing as the Gemini Giant (a fiberglass roadside statue located in Wilmington, IL along Route 66)
• Tom Higgenson, lead singer of the Plain White T’s
• Abraham Lincoln portrayed by Illinois’ own Richard Klein
After 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.
WGN 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.
Throughout 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.

More information here

2026 Transportation For Illinois Coalition (TFIC) Legislative Lobby Day
2026-03-25 11:00 - 19:00 | Springfield, IL, Springfield, IL, United States
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’ 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.
Register here by March 18th.
Tentative agenda:

11-12: Lunch and networking – Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield, Illinois 62704)

12-1:00: Media Briefings – Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield, Illinois 62704)

1:00-2:30: Leadership Briefings Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield, Illinois 62704)

2:30-5:00: Legislative Meetings – Illinois State Capitol

5-7: Reception – Trish and Mary’s Public House (107 W Cook St Springfield, Illinois 62704)

IS-ASCE T&DI March Luncheon with CDOT's Acting Commissioner, Craig Turner, PE, PLS
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
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 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.
Register by 4pm on Monday, March 23rd. If you want to learn more information about our speaker and event, click here.
Price: $35-$75
Register here!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event!
