American Institute of Architects / Eastern Illinois Chapter

09/07/2026

🔒 History Behind Bars! 🏛️✨

Join us for an exciting AIA Eastern Illinois Chapter dinner and CEU presentation right from the comfort of Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery!

We’re diving deep into the architectural legacy of the Old Joliet Prison—from its iconic Joliet limestone construction designed by William W. Boyington to its entry on the National Register of Historic Places and ongoing restoration efforts.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery

🎓 CEU: Self Report

🗣️ Presenter: Joliet Area Historical Museum

🙌 Sponsored by: Repco Sales (Beth Lenz & Brian Mazzocchi) — Detention/Prison Plumbing Experts

Come for the rich history, earn your LU credits, and enjoy great food and conversation with local colleagues! 🍻🍕

🎟️ Register today! Link in bio to save your spot.
https://aiaeic.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=142&ts=1787016701

08/19/2026

Celebrate a Century of Aviation History at the Ford Hangar! ✈️🏛️

Milestone celebration honoring the 100th Anniversary of the historic Ford Hangar in Lansing, Illinois. (Lansing Airport)

Designed by the legendary architect Albert Kahn—Henry Ford’s chief architect—this structure wasn’t just a building; it was an innovation. Kahn revolutionized hangar design, solving common challenges of the era with forward-thinking engineering that set a new standard for aviation architecture.

Come experience the history, the design, and the excitement of this landmark!

🗓 When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Lansing Airport, Northwest Corner Building, 3239 Glenwood-Lansing Rd., Lansing, IL 60438

This event is free, open to the public, and fun for all ages. Expect an action-packed day featuring aviation and transportation exhibits, an air show, and historical reenactors bringing the 1920s back to life.

For more details on the event, visit: https://aiaeic.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=145&ts=1787103752

07/17/2026

One of our meeting locations is a pillar of the community-->

Flossmoor Station was one of the first craft breweries in the region. Last week, owners Carolyn and Dean Armstrong celebrated 30 years in business. https://bit.ly/44vcRky

07/02/2026

Register now for this limited capacity event at the end of August 2026.

What: CASINO NIGHT at Flossmoor Station Restaurant to celebrate our Sponsors

When: August 26, 2026 5:30 PM open house

Where: Flossmoor Station Restaurant in downtown Flossmoor IL

$25 entry fee (includes Games, Food & Drink*)
Additional game tokens can be purchased at event.

Visit our website to find out more & register:
https://aiaeic.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=130&ts=1783026415

07/02/2026

Register soon for the next field trip for the End of July 2026-->

Designing with Architectural Expanded and Perforated Metals- FREE EVENT (1 HSW CEU)

Please register for headcount & credits, this is a FREE EVENT run by Accurate Metal Fabrication/AMICO Architectural Metals. (need headcount for lunches & tour groupings)

When: Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026, 11:30 AM (CDT) arrive and get food, HSW and Factory tours begin around 12:15 PM (CDT).

Where: Accurate Metal Fabrication, 4620 19th St, Cicero, IL 60804

Visit our website to find out more & Register:

Designing with Architectural Expanded and Perforated Metals- FREE EVENT (1 HSW CE)

06/20/2026

Thanks to all the sponsors, support crew, and golfers that made this year's GOLF OUTING & SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER a success! The Bluffs (Heritage Bluffs) in Channahon provided a good course on the green and in the dining room.

Special thanks to Gabe for organizing this event, K.T. & Crew for the field support, and our sponsors below:

🏆 Title & Event Sponsors
Millies Engineering Group — DOUBLE EAGLE Sponsor
Oldcastle APG — PAR Sponsor

⛳ Hole & Field Sponsors
Stromsland + DeYoung + Prybys Architecture Group
Linden Group Architects
SPM Architects
PPI/Kaplan

🤝 Scholarship Special
Millies Engineering Group - Beat the Engineer

Your generous support directly impacts our scholarship fund and helps fuel the future of our profession. We couldn't do it without this incredible community. See you all on the course next year!