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The Chicago Illini Club has connected University of Illinois alumni throughout Chicago since 1886. We're always looking for new Illini leaders and volunteers!

Serving alumni of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Chicago Illini Club is the regional affiliate of the U of I Alumni Association for Chicago. Our aim is to support the educational purposes of, to express loyalty to, and to promote the welfare of the University while cultivating friendship and fellowship among UIUC alumni in the region.

06/08/2026

🌟 Summer Black Alumni Mixer 🌟

Join the Illini Black Alumni Network and UIC Umoja: Black Legacy Alumni Coalition for an evening of connection, celebration, and community!

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 HUE Chicago, 67 E. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth as we create a meaningful and impactful experience that brings our alumni communities together. This collaborative event will strengthen connections, expand networks, and celebrate the legacy and continued excellence of our institutions.

🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/YCkNAKK

05/20/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Join the Illinois Pride Alumni Network's (IPAN) First In Person Social in Chicago!

📅 Friday, May 29th
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM CT
📍 Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and undergraduates, build community, and enjoy an evening together in Chicago.

🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/iEyp1CR
📧 For questions or more information, please email [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

🚨THE 2026 BTN BIG 10K ILLINOIS RACE SHIRTS ARE HERE! 🚨

🚨July 11 | Chicago
👕School-Specific Race Shirts
🏃‍♀️School-Specific Race Bibs
🥇B1G-Themed Medal
🏃‍♂️10K Run and 5K Run/Walk Options

Register/Learn More ➡️ www.BTNBig10K.com

05/18/2026

⚽Join us Saturday, August 1st for Chicago Fire Illini Night as the Chicago Fire take on Charlotte FC at 7:30 PM at Soldier Field! ⚽

Each discounted ticket purchased through this special offer includes a special edition, co-branded University of Illinois x Chicago Fire jersey*. Plus, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the University of Illinois Club of Greater Chicago Scholarship Fund.
*Jerseys available in sizes small, large and XL and available on a first come basis.

🎟️ Buy Tickets: https://buff.ly/nZkgnNv

If you have a group of 10+ people interested in attending, please reach out to Devon McGill at either (872)-710-0568 or [email protected] to have all taxes and fees waived.

05/14/2026

⛳️ Join us for the Chicago Illini Club’s 101st Annual Golf Outing on June 1, 2026, at Silver Lake Country Club!

Early bird pricing ends tomorrow. Don’t miss your chance to register at the discounted rate.

Register or become a sponsor: https://buff.ly/RZZi2Jw
Email [email protected] for more details

05/05/2026

S***a is getting ready for Illini Night at Wrigley Field on Tuesday June 2!

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Special Ticket Offer includes a ticket to the Cubs-Athletics game and a special edition Cubs and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign corduroy cap. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket offer purchased will be donated to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ICON Collective.

Offer link: https://buff.ly/xEujaKa

To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please contact Sydney Cohen at 773-404-4121 or [email protected].

05/04/2026

Join us for Sox Sessions, the Chicago Illini's pregame party for Chicago White Sox Illini Night! Specials include $25 beer buckets and $15 burger and beer combos.

📍 Ramova Theatre
📅 May 27, 2026
⏰ 4–7 PM
🎟️ RSVP FREE: https://buff.ly/QRLNmKh

Then head to the game for Chicago White Sox Illini Night! Every ticket includes a co-branded White Sox/Illini Quarter Zip.

🎫 Buy game tickets: https://buff.ly/lqYo9k7

Ticket Packages Available:
• Standard Package: Early Batting Practice Pass + Game Ticket + Illini Quarter Zip
• Patio Package: Early Batting Practice Pass + Game Ticket + 2-hour all-you-can-eat & drink patio access (5:10–7:10 PM) + Illini Quarter Zip

05/03/2026

🍻Tap Opening🍻

Join us at Off Hours Beer Garden for a double tap release!

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL

We’re pouring two new beers featuring the highly anticipated Gene Honda’s Orange and Blue, an amber lager with lime, along with South Side Legend, a double dry hopped hazy IPA.

04/04/2026

🏀 FINAL FOUR WATCH PARTY🏀
#3 Illinois vs. # 2UConn
📅 Saturday, 4/4/26
⏰ Tipoff @ 5:09 PM

🔊📺 Catch all the action with sound at our Official Watch Zones.

📍 Locations: Brickhouse Tavern Chi, Finley Dunne's Tavern, Joe's on W**d St., Mirella’s Tavern, Orange & Brew, The Weather Mark Tavern, Rep's Place, Tree House Chicago

Reserve your spot now — Linktree in bio!

03/16/2026

🏀 Chicago Illini Bracket Challenge 🏀

The Chicago Illini Club's Bracket Challenge is back and FREE to enter! All we ask is that you follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to enter.

Prizes: Gift card to a watch zone or donation to the Chicago Illini scholarship fund
🥇 1st Place: $200
🥈 2nd Place: $100
🥉 3rd Place: $50

Picks due by 11:00 am CT on March 19

Click here to join: https://buff.ly/oVSYiw4

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