American Institute of Architects / Eastern Illinois Chapter

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

06/05/2026

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05/30/2026

🏢 May Meeting Recap: Designing for the Future 🏢

A huge thank you to Chad Walter, Architectural Sales Representative at APOGEE Architectural Metals, for an outstanding presentation this past Wednesday at Flossmoor Station Restaurant! Chad shared invaluable insights on Window Selection for Sustainability and Long-Term Performance—a crucial topic as we continue driving high-performance design.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Wausau Window and Wall Systems (Apogee Architectural Metals) for generously sponsoring our dinner. Partnerships like yours are vital in bringing these informative CEU LU sessions to our group.

✨ Highlight of the night: Thank you to everyone who joined us, with a special shoutout to JMA Architects for hosting the pop-up sketch contest during social hour! ✏️🎨

The sketch winners will be announced soon directly through JMA Architects.

💡 Have a great idea for our next social hour activity? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

🔗 Explore Apogee's high-performance architectural solutions here: https://apogeearchmetals.com/

05/30/2026

Welcome our most recent Local-Allied Member, Michael Sclichter of Sclichter Health Solutions! Visit to find out if your business or employees needs additional coverage.
https://www.sclichterhealthsolutions.com/

05/19/2026

A big thank you to Dewain Peterson(!) and the ASSA ABLOY crew for making this year’s AIA Eastern Illinois Chapter outing such a success with the delicious pre-game tailgate and ballgame seat sponsorship!
The Crosstown Classic brought together our AIA members, families, and friends for a memorable once-a-year event filled with great energy, camaraderie, and fun. We appreciate everyone who came out and helped make the day special!

05/04/2026

Appreciation to Josh Blair of S.D. Walker Co., representing Special-Lite, for an outstanding presentation on modern sliding architectural doors. The deep dive into industry applications—particularly the nuances of healthcare environments—was incredibly timely and informative.

We also want to extend our gratitude to Special-Lite for hosting a fantastic dinner. These partnerships are what make high-quality CEU/LU sessions possible for our community.

05/02/2026

A huge thank you to Leann Hoffrogge, Manager of Event Services, for providing such an engaging and informative tour of the Rialto Square Theatre on April 28.

Architecture students from Joliet Junior College, alongside AIA EIC chapter members and guests, had a unique opportunity to dive into the theatre’s rich history and stunning architectural details. It was an inspiring look at one of our local treasures! 🏛️✨

01/30/2026

January 2026 Meeting Recap

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Jen Marchesani of Shildan Group for her insightful presentation on Terra Cotta Rainscreen Design during Wednesday evening’s event at Flossmoor Station Restaurant.

We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to Shildan Group for their generous support as both host and sponsor. Their partnership was instrumental in making this informative CEU LU session possible. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a valuable and memorable experience.

https://shildan.com/

12/11/2025