Start by attending our seminar on Various Municipal Studies!Topics covered will include:The Many Faces of Flood StudiesUsing I/I Reducation to Reduce WWTP Expansion CostsHow to Make IMS Work for YouMore topics to come!Then continue in the APWA festivities by joining the Fox Valley Branch Young Professional group for a Networking Event!

Join the Suburban Branch for our premier Education Event of the Year! This year's topics are centered around Municipal Law and Organized Labor issues impacting public works and public works operations.  You have the option to register for either the morning session with lunch, the afternoon session with lunch, or both!  The morning is worth 3 PDHs and the afternoon 2.5 PDHs!SIGN UP TODAY!Morning Session – Municipal Law Issues8: ... Read More

The Fox Valley Branch is at it again! This is not your typical seminar as this will provide an opportunity for every attendee to discuss and even, if interested, lead a topic of their choosing. Participants will be able to tailor their day choosing from a variety of topics with possible subject areas covering construction debris and waste, stormwater, water/wastewater, municipal policies and laws, ADA, transportation, GIS/CAD, doing more with les ... Read More

The Fox Valley Branch in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation is organizing a half day seminar on materials closeout issues.ARE YOU TRYING TO CLOSE OUT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH UNRESOLVED MATERIALS ISSUES?Join us to learn the secrets to materials closeout. IDOT Quality Assurance Manager Kathy Hutton will provide an overview of the process and discuss a variety of commonly occurring deficiencies. Review your outstanding mat ... Read More

Trees on streets and on other publicly  owned properties managed by Public Works agencies provide a multitude of aesthetic and environmental benefits to citizens, businesses and visitors alike. Beyond shade and beauty, trees also have practical benefits and a real monetary value that cities sometimes are unaware of.  Unlike other public infrastructure components, properly planted and maintained trees increase in value over time.An urban ... Read More

Join the Suburban Branch at our bimonthly Lunch Meeting at Dave & Buster's.Congestion pricing: good for residents and region!Erin Aleman with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency For Planning (CMAP) will talk to us about the GO TO 2040 plan and specifically how congestion in the Chicago region costs drivers time, money, and patience. Building expressway capacity is critical to handling our traffic, but construction cannot relieve conges ... Read More

The program will include presentations by the following speakers, along with interactive question and answer sessions with the audience as part of each presentation. The following speakers and topics are planned:• Todd Destree ( HR Green) - Stakeholder Coordination and Communication• Contractor Representative TBD - Topic TBD• Phil Kazimier (WBK Engineering) - Project Closure – Precon to Completion• L ... Read More

Please join the Suburban Branch in discussing Utility Inventory and Asset Management in this morning seminar.  The following topics will be discussed:Utility Inventory and Asset Management Planning and Resources Carolyn Grieves of Baxter and Woodman will talk about planning for development or enhancement of an existing utility inventory and asset management program. She will provide basic guidance for getting started as well as an overview ... Read More

The Southwest Branch of APWA will be hosting a Financing Options for Water & Wastewater Improvements on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Plainfield Village Hall at 24401 W Lockport Street Plainfield Illinois 605858:00 – 8:30 Sign In, Refreshments8:30 – 8:45 Welcome, Summary, APWA Announcements8:45 – 9:45 DCEO Financing Option by Ben Wilson North Central Illinois Council of Governments 9:45 – 10:30 Break10:00 – ... Read More

One half day with Executive Committee and committee chairpersons to discuss scope and goals of committees.

The extensive system of roadways in Lake County is constantly being expanded and improved. The majority of work in the public right-of-way is reconstruction and alteration work which public works funds are used to maintain. Each altered facility must be accessible to and useable by people with disabilities, to the maximum extent feasible. Integrating accessible features into planned alterations requires an understanding of both regulatory and usa ... Read More

Fox Valley Branch of Chicago Chapter of APWA in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation is organizing a one-day course on the latest procedures and requirements for hot mix asphalt field inspection. Presentations will be made by IDOT Field Engineer Ryan Sheley.Small Drainage Structure InspectionEach participant will:• Inspect traffic protection for compliance with plans and specifications• Inspect installation and bac ... Read More

Join us and guest speaker Larry Bury, Policy Director for the Northwest Municipal Conference, as we discuss state legislative priorities and updates for 2013 as they relate to the Public Works and Engineering fields! Social/Networking time starts at 11:30 am.  Lunch at 12:15 will be classic family style Italian fair.Cost is $ 35 for MembersCost is $ 40 for Non-Members

Please Join the Suburban Branch in our first bi-monthly luncheon of 2013. This informational lunchtime seminar promises to provide keen insight into the complicated world of Municipal Law. It will provide an opportunity to not only learn the law, but also learn how it is applied in public works-related cases.Derke Price with Ancel Glink will be providing an update and fielding questions concerning recent prevailing wage and labor contracting requ ... Read More

Although year 2012 saw little rainfall, communities in the Southwest Branch area are continually faced with stormwater management issues and additional regulatory requirements both from a water quantity and a water quality perspective. Recently, IEPA concluded the public comment period for the Post Development Stormwater Standards which will have far reaching impacts for communities throughout the state. An overview of what stormwater management ... Read More

Please join us for our annual holiday gathering at Mickey Finns in Libertyville.To register please email Marty Wittrock.   mwittrock@libertyville.comCost - $35.00 at the door.

Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Metro Chapter is presenting a half day class to be held at three locations, Schaumburg, Naperville and Libertyville on three separate dates. This workshop will be at the Libertyville Sports Complex on October 30.This half day class will review the current law and how the new regulations that took affect August 27, 2012 were developed and how they will affect projects. Attendees will also learn how to avoid high testing costs while rem ... Read More

Registration is now available four our annual Snow & Ice Conference!Speakers include representatives from Algonquin Township, DuPage DOT, McHenry DOT, Arlington Heights, Cary, Wauconda, Milwaukee, Televant/DTN.  See the schedule below and click the link above to register.Registration is $75.  Exhibitors can register for $150.  Please see details in the attached flyer and registration form.Seminar will be worth 6.0 PDHs

The Southwest Branch proudly presents a seminar focused on a vast array of transportation topics that is a must for all municipalities and consulting engineers to attend. Topics include: transportation grantsquality based selection for consulting engineersrecommended subdivision standards for HMA pavementbridge deck rehabilitationwhite toppinghot-in place asphalt recyclingroundabouts

The Chicago Metro Chapter is presenting a half day class to be held at three locations, Schaumburg, Naperville and Libertyville on three separate dates. This workshop will be at Napervill Public Works on Wednesday, October 17.This half day class will review the current law and how the new regulations that took affect August 27, 2012 were developed and how they will affect projects. Attendees will also learn how to avoid high testing costs while r ... Read More

The Chicago Metro Chapter is presenting a half day class to be held at three locations, Schaumburg, Naperville and Libertyville on  three separate dates. This workshop will be at the Schaumburg Praire Center on Tuesday, October 16.This half day class will review the current law and how the new regulations that took affect August 27, 2012 were developed and how they will affect projects. Attendees will also learn how to avoid high testin ... Read More

The Suburban Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA is stronger than ever! With new members and loads of education and social events, we felt the need to brand ourselves with a new identity. The branch has always just used the Chicago Metro Chapter logo along with our “Suburban Branch” name under. We are looking for a creative new logo that represents the identity of the Suburban Branch, public works, our geographic footprint ... Read More

FOX VALLEY & SUBURBAN BRANCHESPresentJoint Public Works Boot CampAn interactive workshop designed to provide a unique learning experience.Building on the success of past camps, the Fox Valley and Suburban Branches are now combining forces! This is not your typical seminar as this will provide an opportunity for every attendee to discuss and even, if interested, lead a topic of their choosing. Participants will be able to tailor their day cho ... Read More

SIGN UP TODAY for a great tour of Oak Park's recent "Green" projects.  The Village of Oak Park has made renewable engergy a priority in three recent projects.  Join the Suburban Branch for a tour of these facilities.  The schedule includes:Light Late Lunch and Networking at Oak Park's LEED Public Works BuildingTour the solar thermal (hot water) system at Public Works CenterTour the new Geothermal System at V ... Read More

Agencies with Public Works roles are invited to attend a day-long workshop including a tabletop and "hands on" functional disaster drill.  Participants will gain practical knowledge regarding deploying & staging Public Works equipment during a local disaster.  Information gained will allow your organization to be better prepared to deal with natural and man-made disasters prior to, during, and after a local emergency or ev ... Read More

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The program will include discussions, by a panel of attorneys that represent municipalities and contractors, along with an interactive question and answer session with the audience. The following attorneys will be participating:John (Jack) Foley of Maurides Foley Tabangay & TurnerMargery Newman of Deutsch, Levy & EngelDerke Price of Ancel Glink Diamond Bush DiCianni & KraftheferLorence Slutzky of Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lift ... Read More

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Southwest Branch. Guest Speaker: Ronald J. Abrant, U.S. Army Corps of EngineersTopic: Intricacies of Obtaining an Army Corps PermitTime: Social Time 11:30 am Meeting 12:00 pm Lunch 12:10 pm Presentation 1:00 pm-1:30pm Place:Heroes West Sports Grill 1530 Commerce DriveJoliet, IL 60431Phone: 815.725.1234http://www.heroeswest.net/

In a time when people have to work together and do more with less, team building skills are important for success in today’s personal and professional environments. Tired of the same old thing… This half day class will challenge you to think differently.Join the Chicago Metro Chapter on this class to learn team building skills with a hands on approach.Who should attend: ALL Public Works and Engineering Directors, Engineers, frontline ... Read More

Many Communities in Lake County have aging sanitary infrastructure. Groundwater entering sanitary sewers through defective pipe joints and broken pipes is called infiltration. Groundwater flows parallel to the sewer until it reaches the area of the damaged pipe where it enters. Water entering sanitary sewers from inappropriate connections is called inflow. Typical sources include roof drains, cellar drains, and yard drains where urban features pr ... Read More

      

The Following Class is Cancelled.Public Utilities, including water and sewer systems, are the heart and soul of communities. Knowing how your systems function and react to changing conditions can help prepare you for emergency situations. If there is going to be a breach in the system, you need to know where it may occur. Join APWA and IBM in this seminar and learn options for of incorporating live system data into your system. Topics covered:&bu ... Read More

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Exhibit registration is up and running!  Below are the options for booths:

Sponsorship and Donation OpportunitiesThe APWA Chicago Expo & Conference sponsorship program has been designed specifically to provide you with visibility and access to the buyers you want to reach. From $150 to $2,000, we have exposure opportunities for every budget. To reserve your sponsorship today, or find out more, please contact Andy Bugos at(309) 693-9667 ext. 18 or rnbsales@aol.com.

Springboarding off the success of the Public Works Camps held by the Fox Valley Branch... The Suburban Branch announces the date of their first "Camp"!Join us for an interactive workshop designed to provide a unique learning experience! This is not your typical seminar, as this will provide an opportunity for every attendee to discuss and even, if interested, lead a topic of their choosing. Participants will be able to tailor their da ... Read More

       

The City Branch of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter, American Public Works Association, again cordially invites you to participate in its 20th ANNUAL Golf Outing. All proceeds benefit the “Dr. Emil Nigro Scholarship Fund.” Begin the golf season with other Public Works professionals and officials on: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Gleneagles Country Club 13070 McCarthy Road Lemont, IL 60439 On-line reservations are not available for this event.T ... Read More

Fox Valley Branch of the Chicago Chapter of APWA is organizing a one-day seminar presenting differing perspectives of streambank stabilization concepts and projects.AgendaStream dynamics; erosion types and geomorphology (John Wills, P.E., CPESC - WBK)Contractor Perspective –items that drive a contractor crazy (Speaker TBD)Regulatory Perspective (USACE)Owner / Municipal Perspective (Speaker TBD)Structural Desi ... Read More

Are you ready for the next person that tries to obtain a permit for a windmill, solar panel, or geothermal heating in your community?  If not you need to come to this session!  You will find out about efforts that have been made to determine Alternative Energy Sources and the pros and cons of each item, from what decible level was acceptable to neighbors for windmills and much more.Also find out about:Lake Counties new re ... Read More

Please join us for our annual celebration of Administrative Professionals Day.    This is our chance to honor the administrative professionals  who get the real work done. Pam Broviak from the City of Geneva will discuss social media in the workplace.WHITE DEER RUN GOLF CLUB  in Vernon Hills

The Chicago Metro Chapter in conjunction with IDOT's Technology Transfer Center are proud to present,  IDOT's Small Drainage Structures class with Mr. Ryan Sheley. The class will be held at IDOT's Materials Training Room. Registration is limited to 45 attendees. Course Description: PURPOSE: This course will enable students to inspect the construction of pipe culverts, storm sewers and rel ... Read More

Join the Suburban Branch in watching the broadcast of the "Clients and Consultants – How to Work Together for the Best Possible Project" Click, Listen, & Learn (CLL) presented by APWA.  Following the broadcast, join in a roundtable discussion of local perspectives, concerns, and issues regarding the consultant selection process.  Municipal representatives will be on hand to discuss their approach to developin ... Read More

The Chicago Metro Chapter in conjunction with IDOT T2, Office of the Illinois Attorney General, and FHWA are presenting a one day seminar on Public Rights-of-Way Guidelines. Participants will get familiar with the new ADA Guidelines for work within the public Right-of-Way. Participants will also receive a copy of the current Proposed Final Rule, Special Report on Accessible Public Right-of-way, and student handbook that will help you plan and des ... Read More

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) is one of the six Minimum Control Measures defined in General NPDES Permit No. ILR40, which regulates stormwater discharges from small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s). All communities covered by this IEPA permit are required to develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into their storm sewer systems. Although this requiremen ... Read More

The Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network(IPWMAN) program provides a method where publicworks related agencies, such as local municipal publicworks departments, county highway departments or anyother governmental en??ty provide and receive emergencyassistance in the event of natural or man-madedisasters. Agencies may request aid and assistance inthe form of personnel, equipment, materials and/or otherassociated services as necessary fr ... Read More

The Chicago Metro Chapter in conjunction with JULIE, Inc., are presenting a morning Damage Prevention seminar. In this seminar, JULIE, Inc. will provide helpful tips and recommendations that can lead to a safer and more productive excavation along with a detalied overview of the one-call system process in Illinois.Class Description: Dave Van Wy, JULIE’s Damage Prevention Manager, will explore the steps of the one-call process, discuss the i ... Read More

Seminar topics covered:The student will explore ArcGIS software, customizing the ArcGIS interface, working with Geodatabases and tables creating Queries and Editing data.The class will be held at the IDOT District 1 offices and two students will share one computer. This will allow individuals hands on training and benefit by solving problems together. A class outline is included.Who should attend: Staff Engineers, Public Works Directors, uti ... Read More

Seminar topics covered:The student will explore ArcGIS software, customizing the ArcGIS interface, working with Geodatabases and tables creating maps and Editing data.The class will be held at the IDOT District 1 offices and two students will share one computer. This will allow individuals hands on training and benefit by solving problems together. A class outline is included.Who should attend: Staff Engineers, Public Works Directors, utility coo ... Read More