Every other month, Suburban Illini Club members and alumni of every kind come together to reconnect, meet fellow Illini, and hear what's new with the club. We rotate between mornings, lunches, and evening socials — so there's always a time that fits you

Celebrating the people, traditions and unforgettable moments that have brought the Suburban Illini community together through the years.

Join the Suburban Illini Club and NextName in Lot 31, for a pre-game tailgate and post-game concert.  Food, drinks, games and a live band is included. There is no charge for this event for active club members.  A wristband is required.

Join the Suburban Illini Club and the School of Labor and Employment Relations, for an engaging panel discussion with talent acquisition leaders as they share candid perspectives on how AI is reshaping recruiting, from sourcing and screening to candidate

If you weren't there, here's a glimpse of what fellow Illini experienced during a remarkable day of exploration, connection, and celebration.

Join the Suburban Illini Club and the Department of Astronomy, to learn about what we're seeing in the skies and beyond.

Save the date for our annual event at the Brookfield Zoo. We will have more details coming soon!

The Suburban Illini Club is proud to announce our partnership with NextName. NextName supports athletes, elevates their brands, and empower fans the support them by providing innovative, real-world opportunities to do so, as well as celebrate the unique

Final Four Watch Party in Lake Zurich—$16 beer buckets & $1 jello shots 🍻🔥🏀

Final Four Watch Party in Lake Zurich—$16 beer buckets & $1 jello shots 🍻🔥🏀

Illini Final Four Watch Party at Draft Picks—halftime gear raffle & game-day vibes 🏀🔥

Join Mark J. Carter and his unique brand of focusing on meaningful dialogue and action-oriented outcomes stands out from most mastermind experiences.

Come hang with us at Draft Picks in Naperville for a pop-up watch party. Good vibes guaranteed! Show up. Cheer loud. Stay late.

The Suburban Illini Club invites you to join us for a Superbowl Watch Party on Sunday, February 8th.  The party starts at 3:30 and the game time is 5:30.   We look forward to seeing you there.

The Suburban Illini Club invites you to join us for a Superbowl Watch Party on Sunday, February 8th.  The party starts at 3:30 and the game time is 5:30.   We look forward to seeing you there.

The Suburban Illini Club invites you to join us on Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 PM to watch the Illinois Fighting Illini Men take on Michigan State.  Playoffs Bar & Grill will be hosting us and there will be some great specials for all Fighting Illini

If you missed the live event, here is your chance to hear from Join Ravi Nemivant, MD as he discussed the vital role sleep plays in your overall health, as well as how sleep apnea develops and how it can have serious impacts on your overall health.

Join Ravi Nemivant, MD as he discussed the vital role sleep plays in your overall health, as well as how sleep apnea develops and how it can have serious impacts on your overall health.

The Suburban Illini Club invites you to join us on Tuesday, December 22 at 7:00 PM to watch the Braggin Rights game.  Playoffs Bar & Grill will be hosting us and there will be some great specials for all Fighting Illini that attend.  We look forward to

In case you missed this event, here is your chance to view the recording of business continuity expert Erika Andresen, and the engaging session she lead, on how leaders can proactively strengthen their organizations against disruption, and learn how to id

Join business continuity expert Erika Andresen for an engaging session on how leaders can proactively strengthen their organizations against disruption, and learn how to identify critical elements of business continuity, developing leadership skills and u

This 45 minute webinar will inform you about what the Suburban Illini Club. The 'Club' provides a great source of networking and staying in touch with campus happenings. Join the webinar and learn more!

Support St Jude and walk with fellow Illini. Join the Suburban Illini team by registering with the link bit.ly/4eoZPt4 on the St Jude website. Option 1 walk at the Brookfield Zoo. Option 2 walk with in Champaign prior to homecoming on September 27

Join the Suburban Illini Club and tour Bevier Cafe and the Spice Box with the Chef, Patrick Carter. Then it is time to tailgate over in Lot 31 with our partner Nextname. It all starts at 3:00 pm at Bevier Hall.

Oskee Wow Wow it is Football time Illini! Mark your calendar for Tailgates and Tours--more information will be coming. Sept 13 - Western Michigan; Sept 27 - USC (homecoming); Oct 11 - Ohio State; Nov 1 Rutgers

Discounted entry and Dolphins in Action tickets and Illini exclusive activities at Brookfield Zoo Chicago!

Everyone is welcome—alumni, family, and friends! Join the Suburban Illini Club at the Kane County Cougars! A $15 food voucher is included with your $15 ticket—that's right, it ends up as no cost to you!

Join us to celebrate the recipients of the Chicago Illini of the Year Awards.

Join us for an evening of connections and reconnections, in a group of alumni from the School of Labor and Employment Relations.

In case you'd like to revisit this event, here is your opportunity. In today’s world, a strong LinkedIn presence is essential, and this recording will provide the tools and strategies to build and maintain a powerful LinkedIn brand, helping to connec

In today’s world, a strong LinkedIn presence is essential. This webinar will provide the tools and strategies to build and maintain a powerful LinkedIn brand, helping to connect with people, attract opportunities, and establish thought leadership.

Join us to hear the perspectives of an esteemed panel of faculty and alumni, including a Pulitzer Prize Winner, former Executive Producer for MSNBC, a Chief Correspondent, Executive Editor and the Dean of the College of Media.

Get ready to feel the thrill! Join us to cheer on our ranked Illini Basketball team as they take on Wisconsin in what’s sure to be an epic showdown!! Don’t miss out on the high-flying action with your fellow Illini. Bring a friend!!

Kenny Battle-"Flyin' Illini" legend will be joining us to cheer on our ranked Illini Basketball team as they take on Wisconsin in what’s sure to be an epic showdown! Don’t miss out on the high-flying action with fellow alumni!

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Join the Suburban Illini Club on January 11 for a fun-filled evening of Broadway music! The concert event features lyric theatre faculty Nathan Gunn and School of Music alum Aaron Kaplan.

Join us to cheer on our Illini at the Citrus Bowl at Burnt Barrel Social on December 31st.

Join us for this Suburban Illini Club members-exclusive event.  There is limited space available for this special event, higlighted by Stephen Bardo and his fantastic breakdown of our Illini Men's Basketball team, the season outlook as well as his though

Please join our game watch, to cheer our Illini against Northwestern as they play at Wrigley Field. We will be gathering at Burnt Barrel Social in Sugar Grove, who has been a proud supporter of our Illini and the Suburban Illini Club.

Join us for this panel discussion regarding one of the greatest challenges facing employers across the country. The competition for talent and the challenge to retain employees is very real and our panelists will provide their insights and solutions for

Join us in Champaign for a special campus tour of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and stop by our Tailgate in Lot 31 and watch Illinois Football take on Purdue.

Join us to cheer our Illini against Penn St. on September 28th at Orange & Brew.

Join us in Champaign for a special campus tour of the Vet Med campus, stop by our Tailgate in Lot 31 and watch Illinois Football take on Kansas.

CHI CUBS VS. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES – WRIGLEY FIELD

CHI WHITE SOX VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES – GUARANTEED RATE FIELD

Hear from our speaker, Meredith Grundei, to learn the technical skills needed for presentation preparation, practice, and structure. You will leave with actionable strategies, enhanced communication skills, boosted confidence and a serious dose of fun.

Please join our food drive, supporting the Northern Illinois Food Bank, when we gather to cheer our Illini against Penn St. Burnt Barrel Social in Sugar Grove will provide light appetizers; your only "entry fee" is a can of food (or more)!

Due to the weather and circumstances beyond our control, the event has been cancelled for this evening.

Special thanks to Burnt Barrel - Sugar Grove along with Deon Thomas and Kathleen Knight of ICON Collective, for having tons of swag and making it a super-cool event.

Join us at Burnt Barrel in Sugar Grove to watch the Illinois v Iowa game and win some Illini swag with Deon Thomas.

Join us for this virtual roundtable discussion on how to manage your career and life in a purposeful way. Hear from experienced professionals in business and academia about how to successfully transition your life from both a personal and professional po

Join us for our inaugural event of our Personal & Professional Development Special Interest Group

Join us as we partner with the UIUC Credit Union & NextName, to bring you the best tailgate of the year. Food. Drinks. Fun. FamILLy.

On Saturday September 1 (All Day) at the Krannert Art Museum, there will be an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. 

GET A FRONT ROW SEAT TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Join us on April 15!

Come out and bring your friends to watch the Border Wars game. You'll want to be where the action is to cheer on the Illini as they take on Mizzou.

Illini Spotlight: Brendan McGinty - Industry Director for the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)

Join us in Champaign for pre-game festivities, food (including De Luxe fish sandwiches!), and beer.

Join us on Wednesday, September 28th, from 6-8:00pm at Glen Oak Country Club, for an intimate evening of conversation regarding how Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) is impacting our Illinois Men's Basketball and Athletics programs. This is an exclusive even

Join us in Champaign for some special campus tours prior to the Illinois vs Virginia football game

Join us at Chop'd in Plainfield for a performance featuring University of Illinois, School of Music alumni.

Join us on the "First Friday" of the biggest basketball tournament of the year, to watch games all day and hang out with hundreds of your closest Illini friends!

Special guest Larry Kaufman will be presenting: Networking & Building Relationships for Illini Alumni in “The New World of Work”

Join us for a virtual happy hour connection event!

Join us for pre-game festivities, food, beer and a chance to watch the on-field warm ups.

Join the Suburban Illini Club for a conversation with the "Voice of the Illini" Brian Barnhardt

Join us for a virtual happy hour connection event!

What Terrorists Want from News Coverage and How to Stop Them from Getting It.

Join the Suburban Illini Club and Deon Thomas to review the 2021 basketball season.

Join us for a virtual happy hour connection event! Our theme is “LinkedIn Best Practices”.

Join us for our biggest annual event featuring guest speakers, a performance by The Gunns and a special Virtual Tour of the Krannert Center!

Join your Suburban Illini family, to meet fellow Illini craft-brewers and learn the stories that lead them from Champaign to their delicious beverages.

Join us for a unique evening of connections, to meet fellow alumni "the old fashioned way", with a virtual twist. Wander the virtual venue and join discussion rooms like: - 6-Pack Living, - Sorority/Fraternity Life, - Engineers are Us

We’ve got a great start for a new year!

The University of Illinois is embarking on a project to restore and renovate Altgeld Hall. Join us for a virtual event focused on the history of this iconic building and to learn more about the plans for its future.

Join Justin Seno, Director of Gift Planning, and Tony Pomonis, Director of Development, The University of Illinois Foundation to understand the CARES Act and tips you should know.

Elizabeth Flood received a B.S. in Finance from the U of I College of Commerce and graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. She will be presenting "You be the Judge – Experience Court from a Judge’s Point of View."

Dr. Brauer is the Associate Director for Infrastructure and Special Projects at the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI). He'll be presenting "Four Layers of Safety to Limit the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus on Campus."

An Inside Look at Being an Illinois State Representative and Legislative Update

The F Word That Will Change Your Life: Learn to Fail Faster, Succeed Sooner

Pat Basu MD, MBA. – President & CEO Cancer Treatment Centers of America – is a business leader and entrepreneur who has served as a senior executive in the corporate, government, private equity and clinical sectors.

Enjoy a video conference with Professor Leslie Looney, Professor and Chair of the Astronomy Department at the University of Illinois.

Enjoy an evening with Illinois assistant men's basketball coach Stephen Gentry as he takes you through some game footage from the 2019-20 season and hosts a Q&A for the Suburban Illini Club.

Join the Suburban Illini Club for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on April 28th at 11:00am, to share your ideas and thoughts regarding how you are staying sharp through COVID 19.

Join us on Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 to watch Illinois take on the Wildcats, at Jamo's Live in Mokena.

Join us and Deon Thomas on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 to watch Illinois take on the Cornhuskers, at the Landmark Inn Bar and Grille in Northbrook.

Join us with Deon Thomas and Jerry Hester on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 to watch Illinois take on Penn State, at Jamo's Live in Mokena.

Join us on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 for our 7th annual Holiday bash - featuring celebrity alumni appearances, 200+ fellow alums and exclusive Illini prizes. Don't miss out on our best party yet!

Join us at Orange & Brew in Downers Grove, to way our Illini take on California in the Redbox Bowl.

Join us at Orange & Brew in Downers Grove, to way our Illini take on Maryland in the BIG 10 opener.

Come join Kandice on at the Alive Center for Teens, 500 W. 5th Ave. in Naperville to learn about the program and the great work she is doing to help teens.

Join us for golf after hearing Tom Parkinson, on October 18th.

IllinoisVentures: Moving Innovation Forward

About David Dorgan: Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Sports Analyst, Community Relations Coordinator, Mentor (Former) Athletic Director & Head Men's Basketball Coach, Professional Basketball Player

Join us to hear about the decisions we're making, to voice your opinions, and to be a part of upcoming events.

Join us to hear about the decisions we're making, to voice your opinions, and to be a part of upcoming events.

His Road From Banker to Co-Founding a Bank

How I Went from Employee to Entrepreneur.

If you joined recently or are thinking about it, meet some of our club leadership and hear about our awesome upcoming events.

We welcome Head Coach Brad Underwood of the Illini Men's Basketball team and Coach Chris Tamas, Head Coach of the Illini Women's Volleyball Team which made a Final Four appearance in 2018.

This year's Illini Night with the White Sox will take place at the Thursday, May 2nd game against the Boston Red Sox. Game time is 7:10 pm. Come early and watch batting practice from 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm, before the gates open to the general public.

Gies College of Business Dean Jeffrey Brown will join a discussion with the leadership team of Solstice, which helps Fortune 500 companies develop high-speed cultures of innovation and seize new opportunities.

With over 20 years of experience Chef/Owner Christopher Mason is excited to present his vision to us on March 8th, 2019.

Join us for our 6th annual Holiday bash, sure to be our biggest yet - featuring celebrity alumni appearances, 200+ fellow alums to network with, and exclusive Illini raffle prizes. Don't miss out on our best party yet, now at a larger venue!

Interested in helping the 2019 Suburban Illini Holiday Party or supporting our Scholarship Fund? Check out the different ways you can make a difference.

If you joined recently or are thinking about it, meet some of our club leadership and hear about our awesome upcoming events.

Learn about Content Marketing at the Oct 12 Monetize Your Morning meeting. Jeff Walter and Pete Hlavach of Rhea + Kaiser will show you how your business can build relationships and business using this marketing technique.

We've been planning it for years, and now we're bring you the best of the South Side.....ILLINI Style. Join us for our kickoff, and an introduction of our future area events.

Get a front row seat, to watch the entrepreneurs who dare to enter the Tank, try to convince the Sharks to part with their funding dollars, to provide the funding they need to turn their dreams into realities.

If you joined recently or are thinking about it, meet some of our club leadership and hear about our awesome upcoming events.

Join us in July to reconnect with all your North Shore alumni.

Meet us at the ILLINI tent again this year, to tast our special brews. We'll have a larger tent and reception area, due to overwhelming response in past year. Bring your friends and neighbors, and use Discount Code "ILLINI" for discounted entry ticket

IN JULY: JOIN THOMAS RATOS, CFP, TO HELP ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO PLAN FOR COLLEGE, HOW TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, AND WHAT COULD HAPPEN TO STUDENT LOANS AFTER INFLATION.

Register now for the Chicago Illini Club annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 9th, 2018

Join in June to understand some of the root causes driving healthcare inflation, and how to combat it. Michael Engelhardt, VP, Employee Benefits at GCG Financial, will lead the discussion.

Come meet Coach Lovie Smith on May 15th in Naperville!

This seminar brings together experts who have worked with thousands of families to help them implement their best choices for what should happen in the case of death, disability, retirement (voluntary or forced), or resignation of family business owners a

Join us in May to learn more about The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of December 2017, and who is really going to benefit from it. ~ Presented by: Jason Gorak | Vice President | Chase

The next version of Monetize Your Morning features Cater Minnis of Cater Minnis State Farm. Cater will provide valuable insight regarding how to best manage your insurance policies.

To kick off the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden, Athletic Director Josh Whitman will be on hand at a pep rally hosted by the Alumni Association. Stay for the game, if you don't have tickets to the Garden!

Join us for our largest event of the year!

Whether you are new members or regulars, make sure to get to the January edition of Monetize Your Morning.

Illinois vs. Iowa Basketball! Join your North Shore friends and alumni to watch the game!

If you joined recently or are thinking about it, meet some of our club leadership and hear about our awesome upcoming events.

Win 4 - 40 Yard Line Tickets ($280 Value) and a parking pass to Lot 31 (priceless)!

Join your Illini friends and alumni at the kickoff of the North Shore Club - a part of the Suburban Illini Club.

If you joined recently or are thinking about it, meet some of our club leadership and hear about our awesome upcoming events.

Come out to see our special guest!

Forbes.com recently recognized Tiesta Tea with its CircleUp25 Fans Choice Award for the Most Innovative Consumer Brand. Join us to learn how they went from undergrad to industry leader.

March Edition of the Northwest Area Luncheon Series

Book any tailgate package for your automatic chance to win and get a 10% discount using promo code: KICKOFF. All because your an Illini!

Celebrate Illinois during Illini Days! Don't miss a performance by the Marching Illini in Daley Plaza, a Suburban Reception and more!

Talking Facts and Fiction about Admissions, Costs and our Employee Population.

Join the West Suburban Illini Club on campus in Champaign for an amazing tailgate experience before the Fighting Illini take on Western Michigan Sept. 17!

Open Mic Networking

Only Illini will sample Leinenkugel's special brew from 12:00 - 1:00 at the Illini tent. Other Miller Coors microbrews will be served at our tent for the rest of the day! Use code "ILLINI" for discounted tickets at either upcoming event.

Join the Chicago Illini Club June 27 for a golf outing at Seven Bridges Golf Course.

Join Chairman William F. Stratton, President and CEO Loren R. Taylor, and members of the University of Illinois Alumni Association Board of Directors for a cocktail reception following their board meeting.

Learn the questions you should be asking and what the answers mean.

We're back! Meet for open discussion pertaining to career challenges and strategies to overcome them.

Illini 4000 + Portraits Project coming to Mullen's in Lisle to highlight current student efforts and 10 years of alumni riders!

At the next Monetize Your Morning, Executive Talent Management leader Betty Flasch, GPHR, will be leading our discussion. Betty will share some of her career management strategies and expertise with us. An event not to miss.

The University of Illinois offers a number of opportunities for alumni to continue their education post-graduation. The College of Media is offering a series of data analytic workshops—open to all U of I alumni—in Chicago!

Open Mic Networking

1 in 5 people are looking to make a professional change in 2016. If you're one of them, join us to talk about your strategy. Not your first rodeo? Come share your insight with the group!

Learn about our club success indicators for 2016 and ask the questions you need answered.

Register as an Early Bird to save big cash and an automatic registration for some great Illini swag signed by Dee Brown!

This is your chance, once and for all, to come see us and learn about the most exciting and forward thinking alumni club in the country.

We're excited to welcome Anastasia again, to learn about her most recent advancement to American Girl and the VP of Human Resources and Asset Protection.