AIA Illinois

Member renewal reminder. 📌

Your AIA Illinois membership strengthens the profession and keeps you connected to the advocacy, education, resources, and community that support architects across the state.

Take a minute to check your membership status and make sure your renewal is up to date.

Renew today: https://aiail.org/

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗜𝗔 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹?

Recently, Eric Klinner, CAE, Executive Vice President of AIA Illinois, testified before the Illinois House Higher Education Committee in support of House Resolution 678.
HR678 urges Illinois lawmakers to formally call on the U.S. Department of Education to reverse the regulatory reclassification of architecture graduate degrees from “professional” to “non-professional” degrees.
Introduced by Representative Joyce Mason and written by the AIA Illinois legislative team, the resolution passed out of committee and will be reported favorably to the House floor for consideration!

This is a major step forward and a strong example of AIA Illinois advocacy in action. We will continue working to protect the value of architectural education, support the next generation of architects, and represent the profession where policy decisions are being made.

🔗 Read HR678 here: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus/FullText...

🔗 Read the AIA Illinois Prairie Grassroots 1-pager here:
https://aiail.org/.../2026-Issue-Brief-Professional...

🔗 Read Eric's Testimony here: https://aiail.egnyte.com/dl/D383H7WtCv99

BREAKING NEWS: 👏 Resolution Passes House! 👏 | May 29, 2026 Email from AIA Illinois     Member Newsletter | May 29, 2026 UPDATE ON HR678 RESOLUTION PASSES HOUSE Representative Joyce Mason and AIA Illinois EVP Eric Klinner testify at the statehouse in Springfie

Continuing education is essential for architects, but it does not have to feel like checking a box.

Staying current on codes, regulations, materials, technology, and industry trends helps architects protect public health, safety, and welfare while keeping their license on track. 📐

AIA Illinois offers education opportunities designed to keep you informed, compliant, and ready for what is changing in the profession.

Explore upcoming opportunities: https://aiail.org/

𝟭 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁!

Call for Presentations is open for the 2026 AIA Illinois Conference. 🏛️

Have a session idea, project insight, industry perspective, or timely topic that Illinois architects should hear? Submit your proposal for this year’s fall conference, happening October 23–24 in Champaign at the I Hotel and Conference Center.

Presenting is a chance to share what you know, build your visibility, and contribute to the conversations shaping the profession across Illinois.

Submission deadline: June 1, 2026 📆

Submit your proposal: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/503e4f10-2ed7-4d2c-93ba-86eb0b869a5b

A Celebration of Illinois Architects & Design -
DEADLINE IS ALMOST HERE!

🏅The AIA Illinois Honor Awards - This prestigious annual program shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals and innovative projects that embody the very essence of the architecture profession, showcasing the incredible impacts of thoughtful design and dedicated service.

🏆 Our Design Awards program focuses on projects that closely adhere to the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. We encourage you to submit your projects and nominate yourself or your Illinois-based peers who have bettered communities in the state, country and world.

👏 Together, let’s elevate the practice of architecture!

DEADLINE TUESDAY, MAY 26

https://aiail.org/awards/

Honor Awards Submission Deadline Coming May 26! Email from AIA Illinois Last days to submit!     Member Newsletter | May 22, 2026 CALL FOR ENTRIES A Celebration of Illinois Architects & Design - DEADLINE IS ALMOST HERE! 🏅The AIA Illinois Honor Awa

Help shape what comes next for AIA Illinois. 🏛️

AIA Illinois is now accepting submissions for the 2027 Board of Directors.

Serving on the board is an opportunity to bring your experience, perspective, and leadership to the work happening across the state. Board members help guide the organization, support its mission, and strengthen the voice of architects and the profession in Illinois.

We hope you will consider joining the many leadership voices helping shape the future of AIA Illinois and the profession.

📅 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺: Friday, May 29 at 12:00 p.m.
⏰ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Friday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m.

Review the call for nominations here:https://aiail.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Call-for-2027-Board-Nominations-043026.pdf

Who represents architects in Illinois government? 🏛️

AIA Illinois does.

Through advocacy, legislative monitoring, and direct engagement with state leaders, AIA Illinois works to make sure architects have a voice in the decisions that shape our communities, our profession, and the built environment.

That is one more reason membership matters.

Learn more about AIA Illinois: https://aiail.org/

The AIA Framework for Design Excellence is a useful reminder that strong design is never about just one thing.

It asks architects to think bigger: energy, water, resources, well-being, equitable communities, economy, change, and the broader systems every project touches. That kind of thinking is exactly what makes award-worthy work stand out. 🏛️

As you prepare your AIA Illinois Honor Awards submission, this is a strong lens to bring with you. Not just what your project looks like, but how it performs, who it serves, and what it contributes.

Submit your entries and learn more: https://aiail.org/awards/

Mark your calendar for some of the biggest events of the year!
Can't wait to see you there!

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