ITE Illinois Section is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Banquet. The evening will include dinner, a three-hour open bar, a silent auction + raffle, and an awards presentation along with the installation of the new ITE Illinois Section board for 2026!

In addition to the above program, the evening will also feature presentations and a roundtable discussion with Erin Aleman of CMAP and Holly Bieneman of IDOT, with Erik Cempel serving as moderator.

WHEN: January 22 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

WHERE: Carnivale Chicago (702 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60661)

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Illinois Section of ITE is excited to host our December luncheon featuring guest speaker Ryan Thompto, Principal Policy Analyst at CMAP.

This luncheon will be held at The Elm in La Grange on Wednesday, December 3rd from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Lunch will be preceded with an opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues in our industry.
Please register below, hope to see you there!

Where: The Elm (23 W Harris Ave, La Grange, IL 60525)
When: 11:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Topic: Prioritized Investment in Practice: Developing the Region’s Next Long-Range Transportation Plan

Cost:
ITE Member:
Private Sector: $60
Public Sector: $50

Non-Member:
Private Sector: $75
Public Sector: $60

ILITE is excited to host a webinar on networking strategies with Rachel Cantor Fogarty, President of the engineering recruiting firm, RC Associates.

Join us to learn how effective networking can help you grow your engineering career and build a successful, lasting career path. This informative presentation will explore how to network in the engineering industry and why networking is so important.

This webinar is especially valuable for young members looking to build a strong foundation for their engineering careers through effective networking.

Bring your questions! A Q/A session will follow the presentation to explore specific topics in more detail.

About our speaker, Rachel Fogarty:

In 2005, Rachel founded RC Associates, a boutique retained recruiting firm serving small to mid-sized engineering consulting firms across the U.S. The firm has become a trusted partner in the A/E industry, specializing in executive and professional-level placements.

Rachel is deeply involved in the engineering community. She has chaired the Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet Committee and contributed to multiple industry organization committees. She also helped launch the Tampa Bay Engineers Week Outreach Program, reflecting her passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Her work has earned her numerous honors, including Florida Section ITE Young Transportation Professional of the Year, Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Young Business Woman of the Year, and Tampa Bay CEO Magazine’s Young CEO of the Year. She has also been featured on PBS WEDU’s Small Business Academy.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-cantor-fogarty-4b8a42/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BuvcPbHI4Tcqm9miDZfSjYQ%3D%3D

Register for our IL-ITE 2025 Fall Bike Tour! Join CDOT Bikeways Program Manager, Gina Showers, on a tour around Prairie Shores, Armour Square, and Bridgeport to showcase the different levels of bike infrastructure utilized by the city and future plans. All ending with some cold drinks at Mitchell's Tap in Bridgeport.

The tour is on September 18th and leaves at 6:00 PM.

Meet us at the southwest corner of Cermak Rd & State St

Bring your own bike and protective gear. Please prepare to rent a Divvy Bike from Divvy Stations nearby as there will not be a station at the meet up location. The tour starts at 6:00 PM, please get there early to ensure you have a Divvy bike and to fill out last minute waivers.

Tentative schedule

5:30 PM - Meet at the southwest corner of Cermak Rd & State St to get all setup with bikes and waivers. NOTE: There are NOT Divvy bikes at this intersection - please rent one from nearby beforehand if you need to!

6:00 PM - Leave for bike tour.

7:30 PM - Tour end, followed by drinks at Mitchell's Tap in Bridgeport.

Topgolf is back! The Illinois Section of ITE is teaming up with the WTS Greater Chicago Chapter, IAACE, and ITS Midwest to host the 14th Annual Golf Outing at Topgolf Schaumburg. Hope to see you there!
Event registration includes:
- 3 hours of unlimited Topgolf game play
- Free club rentals
- Buffet style dinner & appetizers
- Bottomless soft drinks
- 2 drink tickets (beer and wine)
- Networking & fun with industry colleagues

Where: Topgolf Schaumburg - 2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173
When: August 21, 2025, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost: Member - $95 | Non-Member - $125

Event sponsorships are also available!

Bay Sponsorship - Reserve a bay for your company! Sponsorship includes a reserved bay, 6 registrations and the display of your company logo. Once you register for a bay sponsorship, you will receive an email with a code that will allow you to register your 5 additional guests.

Food Sponsorship - Food sponsorship includes display and promotion of your company logo at the event.

Drink Sponsorship - Drink sponsorship includes the display and promotion of your company logo at the event.

Additional Sponsorship information is included in the registration link below.

Register Here:
https://lnkd.in/dumRjUiv

The Illinois Section of ITE is excited to host our June luncheon featuring guest speaker Bill Eidson, County Engineer at DuPage County Division of Transportation.

This luncheon will be held at Pazzo’s in the Loop on Wednesday, June 25th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Lunch will be preceded with an opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues in our industry.
Please register below, hope to see you there!

Registration closes at 5 PM on Friday, June 20th

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fd3fp6j/lp/56a28f6b-7246-431f-9a7d-bee6f71216bd

Where: 311 S Wacker Dr, Chicago IL, 60606
When: 11:30 AM - 1:30 AM
What: Hear DuPage County Engineer Bill Eidson speak at the ILITE June luncheon

Cost:
ITE Member:
Private Sector: $60
Public Sector: $50

Non-Member:
Private Sector: $75
Public Sector: $60

Save the date for the ILITE Summer Bike Tour 2025: June 5th! Join CDOT Bikeways Program Manager Gina Showers on a tour around West Loop/West Town to showcase the different levels of bike infrastructure utilized by the city, as well some future plans. All ending with some cold drinks at Golden Years on Chicago/Damen!

Meet up spot is the Clinton St/Washington Blvd Divvy station (outside of Ogilvie). Bring your own bike and protective gear, or come a bit early and rent a Divvy bike if needed (download the Divvy bike app if you are planning on renting). The tour starts at 5:30PM sharp, please get there early to ensure you have a Divvy bike and to fill out last minute waivers.

Please register by Friday, May 16th, 2025, if you need a Divvy bike rental.

COST - Free! - BYO Bike (or rent)

Tentative schedule

5:15 PM - Meet at Clinton St & Washington Blvd Divvy Bike Station to get all setup with bikes and waivers

5:30 PM - Leave for bike tour

7:00 PM - Tour end, followed by drinks at Golden Years in West Town

We look forward to seeing you there!

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT D1) Geometric Studies Unit (GSU) will be hosting a technical workshop. The workshop will focus on two major concepts: Capacity Analysis and preparation of Intersection Design Studies (IDS). Jason Salley, P.E., the District One Geometric Studies Unit Head, will be hosting the workshop.

WHERE:

IDOT District One Lower Level Auditorium

201 W Center Ct. Schaumburg, IL 60196

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Morning Session: 10:00am - 11:30am

Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cost: FREE! (no lunch is provided)

Space is limited. Limit to 2 attendees per firm.

Registration closes when seats are full

Jason Salley, P.E., is a civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in IDOT Phase I process. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in 2000, Salley began a career with IDOT in 2001. In 2010, he was appointed as the District One Geometric Studies Unit Head. Salley is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois, recognized for his expertise in roadway geometrics and design.

Salley and his team have previously presented this material internally to junior IDOT staff and are now making it available to the IL ITE community. His team and fellow presenters include Richard Perotti, P.E., Erik Dunn, and Andrew Moore.

The Illinois Section of ITE is excited to announce our 2025 Annual Banquet. The evening will include dinner, a three hour open bar, a silent auction + raffle, and an awards presentation along with the installation of the new ILITE board for 2025!

In addition to the above program, the evening will also feature a panel of guest speakers to be announced.

The banquet will be held at Carnivale in Chicago on Thursday, January 30th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

DATE:

Thursday,

January 30, 2025

TIME:

6:00 PM - Reception

7:00 PM - Dinner

8:00 PM - Program

PLACE:

Carnivale Chicago

702 West Fulton Market

Chicago, IL 60661

COST:

ITE Members: $140

Non-Members: $165

Public Sector: $110

Students: $110

ILITE is helping to throw a Transportation Holiday Party this year on December 19th at the Millennium Hall in downtown Chicago! Join us for a full meal, 4-hour open bar, best sweater contest, and a Toys-For-Tots toy drive! event information down below, hope to see you there!

Let's ring in the holiday season with a festive bash hosted by your favorite engineering organizations! WTS, CMAA, ASCE-CI, ITE, ISPE, SAME, APWA, IAACE, and ITS Midwest are coming together to throw a holiday party that promises plenty of fun, food, and networking.

When: Thursday, December 19 | 5:00–9:00 PM

Where: Millennium Hall, under the iconic Bean in Millennium Park

Dress Code: It's a Sweater Party—whether you go festive or comfy, show us your best knitwear! Think ugly, cozy, or creative—there’s a prize for the best-dressed holiday enthusiast!

Costs: $100 - Your ticket includes a delicious spread and a four-hour open bar—because nothing says "holiday cheer" like great food and drinks!

Don’t Forget: Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots and help spread some holiday magic to kids in need.

It's the perfect chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate the season in style. We can't wait to toast to a fantastic year with you!

The 2024 Mentorship Match program will be taking place at Big Mini Putt Club on Thursday, November 21st at 6pm. That’s this Thursday, so act fast!

The Mentorship Match Social is a great place to learn from the best and brightest in the business, making meaningful connections in the industry, and to pass along some of your own knowledge to fledging transportation professionals. Transportation engineers of all experience levels and backgrounds get to discuss our impactful profession, make meaningful connections, and work on their short game!

The Mentorship Match Program is a great way to continue your connection to other Transportation engineers. If your an experienced veteran in the Transportation world, or you’re a young buck looking for guidance, consider joining the Mentorship Match Program in 2025! The program is fully at your own pace, we set you up with a match every month with a prompt for your meeting, and let you run it with your match. You're neither too young nor too old to join, and we'd love to have you (although the celebration invite is definitely a perk, don't get me wrong)!

Cost:

$20 - ITE member

The 17th Annual ITE Student Day is fast approaching! ITE Student Day will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Student Day provides an excellent opportunity to connect companies, professionals, and students within the field of transportation engineering and planning. Student Day includes a Career Fair, luncheon, free resume review, and plenty of opportunities for companies and students to connect for potential internships/employment in the near future. Student Day is the perfect place to make acquaintances in the Transportation Engineering world, and network in a more informal and personal environment.

Any questions regarding Student Day can be sent to Andrew Hein, ITE Director of Student Affairs, at illinoisite+studentaffairs@gmail.com

Location:

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

Student Center East - White Oak AB Room

750 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607

Cost:

Students: FREE

Company Exhibitor Table: $50 (includes 1 lunch)

Professionals (Lunch Only): $25

Please join us for our November Luncheon at the Kama Bistro on November 7th, 11:30am - 1:30pm. There will be a great presentation from Lindsay Bayley and Vickie Barrett from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) titled Speed Management Report and Traffic Safety. See below for registration details and for some information on our CMAP speakers!

Registration closes Monday, November 5th at 5pm

Location: Kama Bistro

9 LaGrange Rd,

La Grange, IL 60525

Free Parking is available nearby and restaurant is short stop from

BNSF Metra - La Grange Road

COST:

ITE Member:

Private Sector: $60

Public Sector: $50

Non-Member:

Private Sector: $75

Public Sector: $60

Speakers:

Lindsay Bayley

Lindsay Bayley (she/her) is the program lead for Safe and Complete Streets at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, where she focuses primarily on equitable transportation and safety. She has also managed a variety of community planning projects, local active transportation plans, and parking management studies. In addition to her work at CMAP, Lindsay is co-founder of the Parking Reform Network, a public benefit non-profit organization with the goal of educating the public about parking policy and assisting others with parking reform.

Vickie Barrett

Vickie Barrett (she/her) is a senior transportation planner with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. She has worked in multimodal transportation design and planning for more than two decades. Her current work is devoted to improving travel safety while expanding mobility for vulnerable road users and historically excluded populations in the Chicago region. She recently served on the mayor’s working group that wrote the City of Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan, which has the goal of making the city carbon-neutral by 2050.

Join us on Wednesday, October 9th for ILITE’s Fall Happy Hour Social! It will be occurring at New Line Tavern starting at 6PM. The ILITE board will be there and they want to see new faces at New Line! If you’re interested in finding ways to get involved with the Section, this is a great way to see what we have to offer for committee opportunities and the mentorship match program, as well as enjoy some cold beverages. Come to get involved, or just to have a good time. Our Board is excited to meet new members, catch up with experienced members, and have a good time, please come by!

The Illinois Section of ITE is excited to host our fall luncheon featuring guest speaker Tom Carney, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation. See more information about our esteemed speaker below!

This luncheon will be held at Pazzo’s in the Loop on Thursday, September 26th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Lunch will be preceded with an opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues in our industry.

Please register below, hope to see you there!

COST:

ITE Member:

Private Sector: $60

Public Sector: $50

Non-Member:

Private Sector: $75

Public Sector: $60

Tom Carney assumed his role as the 10th Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation in March 2024, following his nomination by Mayor Brandon Johnson. As Commissioner, Carney oversees the department responsible for Chicago’s streets and sidewalks, bridges and viaducts, traffic signals and signage, streetlights, bike lanes and the citywide bikeshare system, and the permitting of activities in the public right-of-way. 

With over twenty years of public service with CDOT, Carney has held numerous key positions, such as First Deputy Commissioner, Managing Deputy Commissioner for Operations, and Deputy Commissioner in the In-House Construction division. His breadth of experience across multiple CDOT divisions has given him a deep understanding of how to successfully deliver both the day-to-day neighborhood services and major capital programs that are critical to Chicago’s infrastructure, mobility, and quality of life for residents.  

Carney was born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, where he attended Brother Rice High School. He continues a family tradition of public service; his father was a longtime employee with CDOT’s Division of Sign Management, making the Carney family part of CDOT since the Department was established in 1991.  

Carney has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University and a Master of Public Service Management from DePaul University.  

Hello ILITE members! We hope to see you at the upcoming ITE Annual Meeting in Philadelphia from July 21st to July 24th. If you are there, come meet up with some of the ILITE board at the Iron Hill Brewery July 21st, 8:00pm - 10:00pm. We will have a relaxing time with great food and drink before the conference kicks off.

Come join us to connect with other transportation engineers from all over the country, and maybe see some familiar faces! The annual meeting is full of workshops, events, and opportunities to make new connections and learn about our ever growing field. Registration is still open, so please register and come see us at Iron Hill Brewery on Sunday night.

Join us on Wednesday, July 10th for ILITE’s Summer Happy Hour Social! It will be occurring at New Line Tavern starting at 6PM. The ILITE board will be meeting prior for their monthly meeting, and want to see you afterward at New Line! If you’re interested in finding ways to get involved with the Section, this is a great way to see what we have to offer for committee opportunities and the mentorship match program, as well as enjoy some cold beverages. Our Board is excited to meet new members, catch up with experienced members, and have a good time, please come by!

Save the date for our Summer 2024 Malty-Modal Bike Tour on June 5th! Join CDOT Complete Streets Design Manager Kurt Facknitz and CDOT Bikeways Program Manager Gina Showers on a tour around Logan Square to showcase the different levels of bike infrastructure utilized by the city, as well some future plans. All ending with some cold drinks at Park & Field on Fullerton!

Bring your own bike and protective gear, or come a bit early and rent a Divvy bike if needed (download the Divvy bike app if you are planning on renting). The tour starts at 6PM sharp, please get there early to ensure you have a Divvy bike and to fill out last minute waivers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

COST - Free! - BYOBike (or rent)

Tentative Schedule

5:45PM - Meet at Logan Square Blue Line CTA stop to get all setup with bikes and waivers

6:00PM - Leave for bike tour

~7:30/8PM - Tour end, then drinks at Park & Field on Fullerton

Bike Tour Route

Please Join us at the ILITE April Luncheon on Wednesday, April 17th from 11:30am - 1:30PM. The luncheon is taking place at Cooper’s Hawk (Downers Grove), featuring a presentation by Karyn Robles from Illinois Tollway on the Tollway's Capital Plan.

Lunch will be preceded by an opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues in our industry.

We look forward to seeing you at the Luncheon!

Karyn Robles: Illinois Tollway's Next Capital Plan

Karyn will delve into the plans underway to help inform, shape and develop the Tollway’s next capital plan and provide a framework to advance its long-term capital priorities. Building on the strength and success of its 16-year, $15 billion Move Illinois capital program, the Tollway is reaching out to various stakeholders, drivers and partners across the region for their input and insights on its next capital plan, including us members of ILITE! So please attend, listen to this informative presentation, and give your feedback.

11:30 AM - Networking

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch & Presentation

COST:

ITE Member:

Private Sector: $50

Public Sector: $40

Non-Member:

Private Sector: $65

Public Sector: $50

Karyn Robles is the chief of Planning for the Illinois Tollway and is responsible for the agency’s strategic programming and planning, intergovernmental agreements, environmental and landscaping, community relations, property management, geographic information system and geometrics.

With more than two decades of experience in public transportation, Robles is currently leading the planning process to help inform, shape and develop the Tollway’s next capital plan and provide a framework to advance its long-term capital priorities. The planning process brings together voices from stakeholders, drivers and partners across the region and will result in an open, transparent and impactful capital program.

Robles, who joined the Illinois Tollway in 2023, previously served as the Director of Transportation for the Village of Schaumburg, where she oversaw the intricacies of the village's transportation network.

Join us on Wednesday, March 13th for ILITE’s March Meet the Board Happy Hour Social! It will be occurring at New Line Tavern starting at 6PM. The ILITE board will be meeting prior for their monthly meeting, and want to see you afterward at New Line! If you’re interested in finding ways to get involved with the Section, this is a great way to see what we have to offer for committee opportunities and the mentorship match program, as well as enjoy some cold beverages. Our Board is excited to meet new members, catch up with experienced members, and have a good time, please come by!

Event registration includes:

·     Appetizers

·     A great chance to network with the Board and other folks across the industry

We hope to see you there!

CDOT Traffic Safety will be hosting a technical training led by Tyler Krage on the creation and process of Traffic Signal Requirements (TSR) and TS (Timing Schedule), and where they fit in the process of doing CDOT Traffic Signal work.

CDOT will be distributing and elaborating on their QAQC Checklist document - a living document showing CDOT Traffic Safety's most up to date guidelines for design and signal timing.

Space is limited. Limit to 2 attendees per firm.

Registration closes when seats are full.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tyler Krage, P.E., PTOE is the Traffic Signals Supervisor at the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). He oversees that the operation and design of the city’s 3000+traffic signals meet CDOT’s standards of providing safety for all users while balancing system efficiency. Prior to moving to Chicago, Tyler was a consultant at Alliant Engineering in Minneapolis, MN. Outside of Chicago, Tyler has signal work experience in MN, ND, WI, FL, WY, and CA.

The Illinois Section of ITE is excited to announce our 2024 Annual Banquet. The evening will include dinner, a three hour open bar, a silent auction + raffle, and an awards presentation along with the installation of the new ILITE board for 2024! (If you are interested in donating items for the Silent Auction or Raffle, please contact Jakob Boxberger or Tyler Krage.)

In addition to the above program, the evening will also feature David Smith, Complete Streets Director at the Chicago Department of Transportation as our keynote speaker. He will be presenting "The Chicago Cycling Strategy: Building a Network for Everyday Biking". 

Registration closes on January 22nd, Register Here!

Keynote Speaker:

David Smith, AICP, is the Complete Streets Director at the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and oversees a team of planners and engineers responsible for planning and design work around bike lanes, developing policies and programs to improve pedestrian safety, and developing policies to improve mobility for all Chicagoans. 

The banquet will be held at Carnivale in Chicago on Thursday, January 25th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTER

It is time to ring in the holidays with many of your favorite engineering based professional organizations. WTS-Greater Chicago, CMAA, ASCE, IL-ITE, ISPE, SAME, APWA, and ITS-Midwest are teaming up for a holiday party. The evening will be a great opportunity to see some old friends and make some new ones.

The event will be held at the very festive Millennium Hall, the restaurant under "The Bean." Your ticket includes food and four hours of open bar. Ticket price: $100.

It is a sweater party, festive or comfy, show us your knitwear. Wear your favorite holiday wear for a chance at a prize.

Please bring an unwrapped gift to donate for Toys for Tots!

Register here http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ek04hmza6a9886ec&llr=kn4qeajab

The 16th Annual Illinois ITE Student Day will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Student Day provides an excellent opportunity to connect companies, professionals, and students within the field of transportation engineering and planning.  Student Day starts with a career fair from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.  Immediately following will be a luncheon from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, which will provide professionals and students the opportunity to network in a more informal and personal environment.

An exhibitor table at the career fair is $50, which also includes one luncheon registration. Additional exhibitor attendees and all other professionals attending the luncheon are $25. Please note that professionals do not need to attend the career fair in order to attend the luncheon.

If you are a student seeking an internship or full-time employment, or at the very least, looking to come away with a better glimpse of the transportation community, we encourage you to attend. The ITE Student Day career fair and luncheon are FREE for students; however, space is limited and a seat at the luncheon is not guaranteed, so students must register to attend.

FREE RESUME REVIEW

If you are looking to polish your resume before the event, there is a free resume review being offered. RC Associates, LLC, an engineering recruiting and placement firm, has once again agreed to provide a free resume review for all ITE Student Day attendees. After registering for the event, students should submit resumes to the Student Affairs Director, Andrew Hein, at illinoisite+studentaffairs@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 17th. Resumes will be returned with comments by Friday, October 27th.

All other questions regarding the event can be directed to Andrew Hein, ILITE Director of Student Affairs, at illinoisite+studentaffairs@gmail.com or 847-466-6235.

We hope to see you there on November 1st!

Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, October 25th

COST:

Students - FREE

Company Exhibitor Table - $50 (includes 1 lunch)

Professionals (Lunch Only) - $25

FAQs

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You must either bring a printed ticket to the event or an ID in the name of the registered person(s).

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Please contact the ILITE Student Affairs Director by October 30th, if you would like to edit your registration.

Can students and professionals from outside of Illinois attend?
Yes. Students and Professionals from outside of Illinois are encouraged to attend.