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2025 CHICAGO CHAPTER EVENTS
ICRI Chicago – Shedd Aquarium Phase 3 Construction Tour
3:00 PM CDT – 5:00 PM CDT
Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
Tickets: $50.00 Shedd Aquarium Tour
Ever wondered what it takes to redesign a world-class aquarium—inside a historic landmark?
Join ICRI Chicago for an exclusive tour of Shedd Aquarium’s Phase 3 construction. Get a firsthand look at how design teams are transforming one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to meet modern accessibility, exhibit, and sustainability standards —while honoring its historic character. Concrete work related to the formation of two new large exhibits supporting 17 feet of water will be in progress.
Attendees will hear directly from representatives of Klein & Hoffman, and Pepper Construction, who will share insights on the design vision, structural challenges, and innovative solutions shaping this ambitious renovation.
Tickets are $50 and there is a limit of 20 people.
REQUIRED: All participants must provide their own PPE (hard hat, safety vest, protective eyewear, and steel toed construction boots). Participants are touring an active construction site and will not be allowed entry to the tour without the proper PPE. We appreciate your cooperation.
Meet outside the concrete entrance just west of the ticketing entrance before 3:00 PM.
Annual Summer Rooftop Event at LondonHouse
6:00 PM CDT – 9:00 PM CDT
LondonHouse Chicago
85 E Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Tickets
$175.00 Ticket – includes heavy hors d’oeuvres & open bar
$150.00 Earlybird rate before August 9
$800.00 Entertainment Sponsor
$500.00 Hors d’oeuvre Sponsor
$500.00 Cocktail Sponsor
$200.00 Event Sponsor
Join us to celebrate the summer and our Distinguished Service Award Recipient at our Annual Summer Rooftop Event.
To nominate someone for this prestigious award please email [email protected] by July 25th.
* In 500 words or less identify someone with longevity within the concrete restoration world, previous or ongoing involvement and education, provided significant contributions to concrete repair, and has left their individual mark within our industry.
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Valet Parking is available
$24 < 4 hours | $36 4-12 hrs | Max height is 6’8″
Event Sponsorships Available:
$800 Entertainment Sponsor – Banner next to DJ booth, include 1-2 commercial slides during event, QR Code with logo & contact info
$500 Hors d’oeuvre Sponsor (4 available) – Napkins with company logo, 1 slide with QR code with logo & contact info
Need commitment by August 4 for printing and delivery.
$500 Cocktail Sponsor (4 available) – Logo & QR code at the bar, feature a cocktail drink with company name
$200 Event Sponsor – Slide with Logo & QR code
SAVE THESE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR!
OFFICERS
President
- Mr. Stephen B. Schmitt Jr, PE
Vice President
- Ms. Joni L. Jones
Secretary
- Mr. Victor Ligocki
Treasurer
- Mr. James T. Masterfield
Immediate Past President
- Dr. Diego F. Romero
Director
- James Zeller
- Peter Nelson
- Danielle Hall
- Will Markunas
- Rebecca Havel
- Mr. Colin P. Rueb
- Kevin Farley
- Brent Rogers
FEATURED EVENTS

2025 NCBC Webinar Series — Overcoming severe environments for more durable concrete bridges
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

WiRE Webinar Series: Concrete Repair – Challenges with Low-Slope Roof Replacement
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

ICRI Concrete Slab Moisture Testing (CSMT) Program at American Engineering Testing (Twin Cities, Minnesota Area)
September 10 – 11
Twin Cities, Minnesota Area