Are you interested in sending a message about your organization to public works professionals in the Chicagoland area? Keep your name in their minds, and at their fingertips, year round by advertising in the APWA Chicago Metro "2014 Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide" and/or "The Metro" Chicago Metro's newsletter offered four times per year to our members. These publications reach over 1,400 APWA members in eight c ... Read More
Yes, that’s right! Chicago Metro Chapter has TWO of the TOP TEN Public Works Leaders of the year from the entire country in 2013! Allen PersonsDirector of Public Works – Village of PlainfieldWhen: May 30, 201311:30 am – 2:30 pmWhere: Whitetail Ridge Golf Club7671 Clubhouse DriveYorkville, IL 60560
Join the Suburban Branch at our bimonthly Lunch Meeting at Dave & Buster's.The May topic will be a presentation on green and sustainable infrastructure maintenance. Green infrastructure is an approach that communities can choose to maintain healthy waters, provide multiple environmental benefits, and support sustainable communities. The presentation will focus on maintenance of rain gardens, permeable pavers, green roofs, bioswales, ... Read More
Snow plows in May???? Given how little snow we had this past winter, why not? The plows need some exercise, attention, and love. Come on out to show off your driving skills and test your knowledge of your truck or just be a spectator and join us for lunch!Boomers Stadium 999 Springinsguth Road Schaumburg, IL 60193Come on out and watch the festivities and join us for an old fashioned BBQ!
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Southwest Branch. Topic: "DEVELOPMENT OF PERMEABLE REACTIVE FILTER SYSTEMS (PRFS) FOR TREATMENT OF URBAN STORMWATER RUNOFFGuest Speaker:- Giri Prabhukumar has over seven years of experience in water and wastewater treatment facilities and process design. He received his Ph.D. in Envi ... Read More
Join us for great drives, long puts, and exploration of the course's wetlands as we gather together to raise money for scholarships! Golf skills are not necessary. This year's event will be at Orchard Valley Golf Course in Aurora.
Register today for the 2013 Scholarship Banquet.We will be returning to beautiful Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Join us for lunch and a celebration of the 2013 Scholarship recipients. Following the banquet, visitors are encouraged to tour the beautiful grounds and the great museums! Bring your office and stay for the afternoon!The scholarship recipients will be announced the week of May 20th, check back for updates!If you'd like ... Read More
Join the APWA Suburban Branch and the Illinois Section AWWA for a family night with the Schaumburg Boomers!Are you looking for an inexpensive group outing for your office or department, but want the added benefit of networking with other industry prof ... Read More
Back again by popular demand for 2013 is our very own Suburban Branch Public Works Camp.If you've never been to a Public Works Camp, now is your chance! This unique open-format education session is everything YOU want it to be... Why? Because YOU are the presenters, you are the audience, you are the panel. Want to talk about ADA? OK. How about CCDD? Sure! Is there a new construction product out there t ... Read More
Join the Suburban Branch at our bimonthly Lunch Meeting at Dave & Buster's.The July topic will be a presentation water supply issues for the suburbs.REGISTRATION COMING SOON!Remember - It's a PE renewal year! PDH certificates will be provided!SPECIAL THANKS TO DORNER COMPANY FOR SPONSORING LUNCH!
Back again in 2013! Join the Suburban Branch and the ISAWWA for a great day at the horse races!We'll have lots of new stuff for 2013 including live music!!! Watch for details!Check out Arlington Park's Calendar Page for more info:http://www.arlingtonpark.com/calendar/day/2013-08-9REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
WHO: All runners are invited. You don't need to be registered for the APWA Congress to run, although you should consider it! More about Congress at www.apwa.net/congressWHAT: There are 3 ways to register - Individual 5k Run/Walk, Individual 2 mile Walk, and a Team 5k (all runners run full 5k). WHERE: Across Lakeshore Drive from the Buckingham FountainA course map will be posted soon!WHEN: Bright and early the morning of Tue ... Read More
September 12, 2013 Chapter Executive Committee Teleconference. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Call-in information to be provided by email from the Chapter Secretary.
The date has been set... Save it! September 20, 2013.The Subrban Branch and Fox Valley Branch are joining forces for the biggest Golf Outing of the year! Sure to be one of your last outings of the season, it'll be the best you play all year!The course has been chosen... St Andrews Golf and Country Club in West Chicago, Illinois. Details are still being worked out, but mark your calendar, set up the foursome, set aside s ... Read More
Join the Suburban Branch at our bimonthly Lunch Meeting at Dave & Buster's.The September topic will be all about giving presentations and public speaking.REGISTRATION AND DETAILS COMING SOON!Lunch Sponsorship Available!Please contact Zach at zmatyja@rjn.com if your company is interested in sponsoring lunch. Sponsorship would include recognition on this site as well as the day of the event, and you will be allowed a table-top display along with one attendee. Sponsorship is $100.
Chapter and Branch officers are invited to this annual retreat at Starved Rock State Park. Additional information will be sent out approximately one month prior to the event.
2013 Chapter Holiday PartyTis the Season!!Join the Chapter - for a great holiday party, networking, the annual Toys for Tots Collection (please bring toys for infants and teens), scholarship awards, elections, a raffle and MORE!Meet and greet runs from 11:30 to 12:15 and lunch starts at 12:15 pm.Sign up today - online registration ends December 2, 2013.