Illinois Section ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers

IL-ASCE and YMG: Professional Mixer and Trivia Night
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

EWB Chicagoland Professional Chapter 5K Walk/Run for Clean Water
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Grant Park, Chicago, IL
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 involved!

Location: Grant Park, Chicago, IL (Exact meetup location to be announced)
Price: $35 + Optional Donation

Register here: Chicagoland Professional Chapter – World Water Day 2026 – Campaign

IL Section ASCE Annual Spring Dinner
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
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 Institutes scholarship recipients, as well as highlighting participants of the ASCE Mentorship Program.

Time:
5pm – 6pm Registration & Cocktail Hour
6pm- 7:45pm Dinner & Program

Cost:
$85.00 Member
$100.00 Non-Member
$30.00 Student
$650.00 Table of 8

Sponsorship Opportunitites
Gold Sponsor $825 (includes 2 tickets)
Silver Sponsor $550 (includes 1 ticket)
Bronze Sponsor $275 (sponsorship only)

Click here to register

Registration closes on Friday, April 17, 2026

IS-ASCE T&DI April Luncheon with Illinois Tollway's Chief Engineering Officer, Manar Nashif, PE
2026-04-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Maggiano’s Oak Brook, 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, 60523, United States
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 years as a professional engineer, he and his Engineering and Planning teams are responsible for delivering the Illinois Tollway’s 16-year, $15 billion Move Illinois capital program, now in its 15th year, as well as the 7-year, $2 billion Bridging the Future capital plan.
Nashif joined the Tollway in 2005 as a senior project engineer and later served as a deputy chief of program implementation. In that role, he took on responsibility for the design and construction of the Illinois Route 390 Tollway – the first entirely cashless roadway on the Tollway system – and the new I-490 Tollway as part of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project.

Register by 4pm on Monday, April 20th.

Price: $35-$75

Register here!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event!

Route 66 Centennial
2026-04-30 17:00 - 2026-05-03 21:00 | IL
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!

2026 Geo-Institute Lecture Series
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | UIC-Student Center, 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
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 of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign

2) “Monitoring of Dams and Levees using InSAR – Lessons Learned”, Georgette Hlepas, PhD, PE, USACE

3) “Milestones and Challenges in the Construction of a 42-Acre Containment Facility in Milwaukee Harbor,” Justin Johnson, Michels Construction, Inc, and Kevin R. Johnson, PhD, PE, Mi-Tech Services, Inc

4) “Tunneling Through Complexity: Subsurface Challenges for O’Hare’s Stormwater Conveyance System”, Mark Stephani, PE, HNTB

5) “Design and Construction of the World’s Largest DMM Retaining Structure”, William Tanner, PE, Geosyntec Consultants and Matthew Chartier, PE, Geosyntec Consultants

More information on the seminar, registration links, and abstracts/bios for each of our distinguished speakers can be found here.

The full registration fee covers lecture attendance, continental breakfast, and lunch. Firms are invited to exhibit your products, services, or emerging technologies to the engineering community. Exhibitor space consists of a table and electric and includes one general registration to the conference. And if your company would like to sponsor the event, please click here!

We encourage you to register early for the Lecture Series. Early bird rates are available until April 1th.

Price: Individuals $50-450 | Exhibitor $850-1000

UESI and T&DI Presentation: Use of a Rigorous Utility Investigation for Project Construction on the West Lake Corridor Project
2026-05-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, 1028 North Rush St., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
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 practices in utility coordination can reduce risk and improve outcomes throughout construction.
Paul Chojenski – NICTD
Mike Rowe – NICTD – Project Manager
Licensed engineer with 20+ years of progressive work experience, primarily in the rail/transit industry. Experienced in engineering design, construction, and project management. Mike is a graduate of Purdue University and has been with NICTD for over 8 years. Mike is the Project Manager for the West Lake Corridor Project, where he is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the project, including third party coordination and dealing with other railroads.
Mohammed Siddiqi, PE – AECOM – Senior Construction Manager
Leading the NICTD West Lake Corridor Project as a Deputy Project Manager for the CM services. With extensive experience in complex transportation and public infrastructure projects, he specializes in construction management, project delivery, and cost control for large-scale programs. Mohammed holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Utah and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana.

Registration Link: IS-ASCE T&DI & UESI May 2026 Joint Luncheon
Register by 4PM on Monday, May 4th, 2026.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event!

IS-ASCE SEI May Luncheon: When a Simple Span Bridge Wasn't so Simple
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | IL
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 portal to the Devil’s Icebox cave system was discovered nearly directly under one of the piles. Horner & Shifrin evaluated several options to construct the bridge balancing them with the already fabricated girders since material shortages still persisted at this time. 1.0 PDH will be provided.

Register by Tuesday, May 19th.

Location: Zoom Webinar

Price: $15

Register here!

IS-ASCE T&DI May Luncheon with CCDOTH's Associate Director of Project Development, Katie Bell, PE
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
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 oversees the development of CCDOTH’s capital budget and multi-year program as well as provides leadership and oversight for technical Divisions which fall within CCDOTH’s Bureau of Project Development (Programming, Project Studies, Traffic Studies, and Mechanical/Electrical). Prior to joining CCDOTH, Katie also worked at the Chicago Transit Authority and AECOM.
Register by 4pm on Monday, May 18th. Register here!
Price: $35-$75

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event!

EWRI and YMG: Chicago White Sox and the Atlanta Braves
2026-06-09 18:30 - 22:30 | 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 10, 11 and 12. The cost is $20 per ticket. There will also be a $5 Tuesday game promotion for food and beverages.
https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/tickets/promotions/tuesdays
The tickets are in electronic form and you will need the MLB app to display the ticket on your phone. Don’t have the MLB app? You can download it for free. You need to have the app activated and linked to your email before we can send you the tickets. A limited number of tickets are available, don’t wait.
The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday June 5, 2026.
Contact Jerry McGovern at jeromemcgovern@att.net for tickets or more information.
Zelle payment can be made to Jerry’s email.

IS-ASCE T&DI June Luncheon: José Rios, P.E. of IDOT
2026-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy of Schaumburg, 1901 E. Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
In January of 2021, Mr. José Rios was appointed the Region One Engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation, Region One in Schaumburg. As Region One Engineer, José leads approximately 1000 employees who handle high profile and multifaceted projects in a region that includes one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, consisting of six counties, over 270 municipalities and 100 townships. The state highway system in Region One encompasses more than 2700 miles of highways and more than 1440 bridges. The overall responsibilities of the position is to operate, maintain and build a safe and efficient highway system that enhances safety and the quality of life of its users by reducing congestion and increasing mobility.
José has over 27 years of experience and has been with the Department for 25 years. José has served in several positions within the Department in Region One. These positions included In-house Design Engineer, Land Acquisition Condemnation Engineer, Land Acquisition Bureau Chief, Program Development Engineer, and Operations Engineer.
José earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois and served six years with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, receiving an honorable discharge at the end of his service.

Register by 4PM on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.

Bridge Inspection Training NHI Course Hosted by IS-ASCE SEI
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Benesch Office, 35 W Wacker Dr #3300, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
The SEI Illinois Chapter is hosting NHI’s Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers course in downtown Chicago. Registration is open to everyone who is able to meet the prerequisites of the course and will be limited to a maximum of 30 registrants.

The major goals of this course are to improve the skills of practicing bridge inspections of in-service bridges while covering the topics: fundamentals of bridges inspection; bridge materials; documenting bridges inspection data; inspection and evaluation of decks, superstructures, bearings, substructures, culverts, and waterways; advanced inspection methods and bridge inspection reporting.

Register by emailing amy.wei@jacobs.com by Monday, June 15th. No refunds will be accommodated after June 19th.

Time: 8am-5pm

Location: Benesch (35 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601)

Price: $1,475

2026 SEI-NHI Bridge Safety Inspection Course Flyer

Illinois Section of EWRI: Summer Social
2026-08-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Parlor Pizza West Loop, 108 N Green St, Chicago, IL, United States
Join the Illinois Section of EWRI for our annual Summer Social at 5:30pm on Tuesday, August 11th! Meet us at Parlor Pizza West Loop (108 N Green St, Chicago) for pizza, networking, and learning about EWRI!

2nd Annual IS-ASCE Golf Outing
2026-08-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Ruffled Feathers Golf Course, 1 Pete Dye Dr, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States
Register Here

2026 Annual YMG Bags Tournament
2026-09-02 17:30 - 21:30 | Midwest Coast Brewing Company, 2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Come join us for a great night filled with networking, friendly competition, good food, and local brews at the Annual YMG Bags Tournament hosted at Midwest Coast Brewing!
Cost of registration to include entrance to the event, pizza, and two drink tickets. Company sponsorship is available and includes one team entry and company logo placement on the official tournament bracket.
Check-in begins at 5:30PM and the tournament play kicks off at 6:00PM. Whether you are in it to win it or you are cheering from the sidelines, this fan-favorite event is a hit every year!
Register Here

Powering the Future: Engineering Support for Data Centers
2026-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 | HBK Engineering, 2101 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Join us as we explore the geostructural, civil, and electrical engineering solutions that form the foundation of today’s
data center infrastructure. This presentation will highlight how our teams support the design and construction of
temporary earth retention systems (ERS), reinforced concrete structures, site infrastructure, and electrical facilities
that enable the rapid deployment and reliable operation of mission-critical, power-intensive data centers serving the
growing digital economy.
More information here: GI September 2026 Meeting
Register Here

Tour of Robbins Stormwater Park
2026-09-16 | IL
EWRI has arranged for a guided tour of the recently completed Robbins Stormwater Park located near 135th Street and Kedzie Avenue in Robbins, IL. The project was constructed in two phases to provide flood relief for the Village of Robbins. The first phase, the outlet to the Cal Sag Channel was completed in 2024. The second phase, the detention facility was completed this year. This project is designed to remove 1300 parcels from the existing flood plain and provide recreational opportunities for residents. A fact sheet about the project can be found here:
https://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/documents/FactSheet_Robbins_220722_0.pdf

The tour will last about 30 minutes and Q&A period will follow the tour.
We will assemble in the south parking lot, located off of Claire Boulevard, south of 135th Street. This will involve walking up to a mile in distance so wear comfortable footwear. The park is ADA compliant.
Contact Jerry McGovern at jeromemcgovern@att.net to reserve a spot or for more information.

T&DI September Luncheon with Tom Carney (IDOT)
2026-09-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Tom Carney was appointed assistant secretary in 2025. In this role, he works closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy and implement strategic goals and initiatives for the department. Carney previously worked for 23 years at the Chicago Department of Transportation, serving in several leadership positions, including commissioner. In his time with the city, he worked extensively on the development and deployment of large-scale projects and initiatives, as well as efforts to improve and streamline the delivery of core city services.

Register Here

Bentley OpenFlows Workshop
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-23 | 33 N La Salle, Chicago, IL, 33 N La Salle, Chicago, IL, United States
Mark your calendar for an upcoming Bentley OpenFlows Workshop. This session will provide an overview of best practices, efficient workflows, and practical applications for designing drainage within OpenRoads Designer. Whether you’re looking to build your skills or improve your current workflow, this training will offer valuable insights for transportation and civil engineering professionals.
Day 1: Foundational Design & Modeling Fundamentals

Morning Session: Investigate stormwater design and analysis with Bentley’s OpenFlows Storm. To build a strong foundation, we will dive into hands-on exercises that review key hydrologic and hydraulic concepts, analyze system design requirements, and show you how to model physical infrastructure digitally.
Afternoon Session: In this interactive session, we will walk through the foundational workflow of building a model from scratch: compiling your GIS or CAD source data, creating the network layout, and routing flows to ensure proper system conveyance.

Day 2: Advanced Mechanics & Real-World Solutions

Morning Session: Elevate your modeling capabilities by tackling complex drainage components. Learn the nuances of culvert hydraulics, design effective detention and retention ponds, and discover how integrated 1D/2D modeling can simulate complex overland flood paths and surface runoff behavior.
Afternoon Session: Bring it all together in a final, cumulative workshop. You will apply your newly acquired skills to a comprehensive project scenario, utilizing Bentley’s end-to-end stormwater solutions to troubleshoot, optimize, and finalize a production-ready engineering model.

Dates: September 22nd – 23rd
Location: 33 N La Salle, Chicago, IL
Register Here!

2026 IS-ASCE Annual Awards Dinner
2026-10-01 17:00 - 22:00 | 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 an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection at our Annual Awards Dinner.
Join us for networking, dinner, and the presentation of the 2026 Individual and Project Award recipients. We will also honor our 2027 Life Members and install the 2026–2027 Board of Directors.
Member Tickets – $300
Non-Member Tickets – $325
Public Agency Individual Ticket – $95
Student Ticket – $75

Sponsorships Available on the Registration Page
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Route 66 Centennial Event at Navy Pier
2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
The Illinois Section is hosting a Route 66 Centennial event at Navy Pier featuring the installation and dedication of a historic landmark plaque recognizing the route’s engineering significance and enduring legacy. A host of key speakers and stakeholders will also share remarks commemorating the occasion. Given Navy Pier’s newly recognized prominence in the Route 66 story, the event is expected to be a meaningful and highly visible celebration of this iconic roadway and its centennial. Sponsorship opportunities may be available for organizations interested in supporting and participating in this landmark event.

Contact Brian Pawula to learn more (blpawula@hornershifrin.com).
