Tailgate at 8am! UIAA event at 10am! Kick-off at noon! All three events are still open--join your fellow Illini for a football game experience here in the DMV.

Kick-off is at 3pm! Share your Illini spirit at Trusty's (DC) or Dogfish Alehouse (Gaithersburg).

Game time TBD. Once announced, we will update this event post.

Join the DC Illini and alumni from other Big Ten schools for the Commanders' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Wear your orange and blue and support the 4 Illini players on the field that day.

Kick-off at noon! Join us at Trusty's in DC or at McNamara's in Crystal City (Arlington).

The Illinois State Society of Wash DC is hosting it's annual Alumni Tailgate Reception to celebrate Illinois Universities & Colleges. This event brings together the Illinois Congressional delegation, staff/lobbyists and business/young professionals.

Join your fellow DC Illini in either DC or Gaithersburg MD to watch the Fighting Illini take on Duke!

Our Fall Networking Event is just days away! Please register by Monday, 7 September to ensure you are on the security list for the event.

Join the DC Illini as we support "A Wider Circle" in Silver Spring assisting them with accepting and sorting donations. Free t-shirt for volunteers--must sign up by June 6th to get t-shirt!

The University of Illinois System will be awarding the 2026 Douglas Award for Ethics in Government to the Honorable Richard J. Durbin, U.S. Senator of Illinois.

The Capital Area Iowa Club is proud to sponsor the 5th Annual Big Ten Fun Run! Come to Salt Line DC on April 25th at 10:30am for a fun run with participants from all of the Big Ten alumni clubs in the area.

The U of I System President and system leadership for the three campuses will be on Capitol Hill for a reception to celebrate the University's partnerships with the Illinois congressional delegation. This is a great networking opportunity!

Join us this SATURDAY to watch your FIGHTING ILLINI in their first FINAL FOUR in 21 YEARS!! We're back at McNamara's in Crystal City.

Join us as the Illini take on VCU in the second round of March Madness! We're back at Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington to watch the game. Parking garages in Shirlington are FREE!

Wear ORANGE! After the game, come out to Mission BBQ in Greenbelt to eat with your fellow Illini.

Young Alumni Outreach Event: Join us for trivia night to welcome new Illini to the area and play some trivia! All are welcome--whether you’re a recent grad, longtime alum, or current student spending time in the DC area.

Join us as the Illini take on the Hoosiers! We're back at McNamara's in Crystal City.

This event will be focused on Targeted Industry Connections. Meet with fellow U of I alumni who work in your specific industry or professional sector during dedicated small-group discussions. Get your tickets now!

Join us as the Illini take on Purdue! We have a joint gamewatch with the Purdue club and we're collecting food donations for the Capital Area Food Bank.

Join us as the Illini take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers! It's our second basketball game watch for this season at our new DC location! We have reps, students and alumni from the School of Social Work joining us for the watch party!

Join us as the Illini take on Iowa! We're back at McNamara's in Crystal City.

Join us as the Illini take on Tennessee in the Music City Bowl! We're trying out a new location in Arlington with easier metro access and more food option!

Join us as the Illini take on Nebraska for our first B1G home game! We're trying out a new location in Arlington with easier metro access and more food option!

Join us as the Illini take on the Tennesse Volunteers! It's our first basketball game watch for this season and we're trying out a new location in DC!

Join us as the Illini take on the Maryland Terrapins! It's the a home game for the Illini and we'll be gathering to watch the game in Arlington! Remember: The parking garages in Shirlington are FREE and it's easily accessible via Metro and Metrobus (fr

Please join us at Astro DC as the Illini take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with a noon kick-off!

Please join us at Astro DC as the Illini take on the Washington Huskies!

The University of Illinois System President Tim Killen and system leadership for the three campuses will be on Capitol Hill for a reception to celebrate the University's partnerships with the Illinois congressional delegation.

Join the DC Illini for the Bears' game this fall. It's College Alumni Night and we can wear our orange and blue to support Da Bears!

This is going to be tough game, but please come out and join your fellow DC-area Illini to watch our Fighting Illini take on #1 Ohio State. Alumni and fans visiting DC are also welcome to join us!

Join us for a "Joint" gamewatch with the Purdue Club. Although it's a home game for Purdue, we will be hosting the Purdue club at Astro's Shirlington location! We will also have a raffle for a history book on the Big Ten open to members from both clubs!

Zoom event sponsored by the University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) to present info on research-backed strategies for navigating the joys and challenges of family life, plus practical tips for building lasting relationships.

The Illinois State Society of Wash DC is hosting it's annual Alumni Tailgate Reception to celebrate Illinois Universities & Colleges. This event brings together the Illinois Congressional delegation, staff/lobbyists and business/young professionals.

Let's forget about last week... Please join us at Astro DC as the Illini take on USC. Because Astro DC is also the game watch location for the local USC club, we will have a joint gamewatch with the USC club.

The local Penn State Club is leading this year's Big Ten School Supply Drive for the upcoming school year. Come to The Admiral in DC on August 23rd to drop off supplies and participate in a Big Ten Happy Hour!

The Capital Area Iowa Club is proud to sponsor the 4th Annual Big Ten Fun Run! Come to Salt Line DC on May 3rd at 10:30am for a fun run with participants from all of the Big Ten alumni clubs in the area.

The Capital Area Iowa Club is proud to sponsor the 3rd annual Big Ten Fun Run! Come to Salt Line DC on April 28 at 10:30am for a fun run with participants from all of the Big Ten alumni clubs in the area.

What: Gies Business Meet-Up in Washington D.C. When: Wednesday, March 27th Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST Where: Proper21 F Street Address: 1319 F Street NW, Washington D.C. RSVP: lukeman@illinois.edu by Tuesday, March 26th at 3:00 p.m. EST

Saturday, July 22 at 11:00 AM

The University of Illinois System will be awarding our 2023 Douglas Award for Ethics in Government awardee, Congresswoman Elizabeth Cheney, at a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen cordially invites you to join System leadership, alumni, members of Congress, and staff at a reception to celebrate the U of I System and thank our congressional champions.

Cheer on the Illini with us at Astro Beer Hall

Cheer on the Illini with us at Astro Beer Hall

Cheer on the Illini with us at Astro Beer Hall

Cheer on the Illini with us at Astro Beer Hall

Are you ready for some socially distanced football?

Join our Spring class of Illinois in Washington students for a networking happy hour

Join your DC Illini and Big ten Friends at Nationals Stadium on July 22!!

JOIN THE UNIVERSITY ON JUNE 13TH AT THE NEWSEUM!

Saturday, May 11th at Noon

Join the DC Illini and Spring IIW Interns for a networking reception Thursday, April 18th, 2019. Location: Union Pub: 201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm est

Join the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois on April 13th

Join the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology on April 11th

March 30, 2019 at Ivy and Coney - Co-hosted with Illinois State Society Young Professionals

Join fellow B10 alumni kicking off the start of March Madness!

Join the College of ACES and other B1G Ag alumni at the National Press Club on March 4, 2019!

If you’re off on MLK day, consider using your morning to give back!

Join us at Union Pub this Sunday for the last DC Illini event of 2018! Cheer on the Chicago Bears as they take on the Green Bay Packers. Kick off is at 1 pm. Bring friends and canned food, which will be donated to Capital Area Food Bank!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

All DC Illini are invited to a football kickoff happy hour event at Penn Social from 5-7pm on Thursday, September 20! This a great chance for all B1G chapters to get together and hang out before we start the B1G football season that following weekend! Let

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Join the DC Illini and friends at our summer networking event on Monday, July 30th

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Interested in meeting other Big 10 alumni and giving back to you community? Join us on Saturday, June 9th!

Watch the Nationals take on the San Francisco Giants in a special section for BIG TEN alumni!

Sunday, June 3rd 12:30 PM

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Meet other alumni, recent graduates, and University students interning in the Washington D.C. area at our fall networking reception!

WITH ILLINOIS lives are changed and new possibilities are imagine

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

During Illinois’ spring break (March 18-24), sixteen students from the College of LAS career development course “LAS in DC” will be in Washington, DC!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Join the College of ACES and other B1G Ag alumni at the National Press Club on March 5, 2018!

The Fighting Illini take on the Scarlet Knights in a Big Ten conference match up! Come cheer on the Illini as they fight in New Jersey for another tough conference victory against Rutgers!

D.C. Central Kitchen provides meals and culinary job training for low-income and at-risk D.C. area residents.

The Fighting Illini take on the Huskers in a Big Ten conference match up! Come cheer on the Illini as they fight in Champaign for another tough conference victory against Nebraska!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Explore this local brewery with your fellow alums.

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Come watch the Blackhawks when they are in town take on the Capitals!

Join DC Illini in celebrating the release of Brian Dear's book on the development of the PLATO System

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Watch the Illini play the Hooisers at our fifth game watch of the season.

Meet other alumni, recent graduates, and University students interning in the Washington D.C. area at our fall networking reception!

Explore this local brewery with your fellow alums.

Watch the Illini play the Badgers at our homecoming game watch.

D.C. Central Kitchen provides meals and culinary job training for low-income and at-risk D.C. area residents.

Watch the Illini play the Scarlet Knights at our third game watch of the season.

Feeling a little home sick for Illinois? Join other alumni at a great Chicago theme bar once a month!

Watch the Illini play the Cornhuskers at our second game watch of the season.

Join Chancellor Robert J. Jones and President Timothy L. Killeen on the Hill to celebrate our alma mater's 150th birthday!

Join fellow DC Illini at the first game watch of 2017 season

Watch the Nationals take on the Florida Marlins in a special section for BIG TEN alumni!

Join us at Capitol Lounge on the Hill to meet Carrie!

Explore the local brewery with your fellow alums.

D.C. Central Kitchen provides meals and culinary job training for low-income and at-risk D.C. area residents.

The annual outing to the Cubs v. Nats baseball game will be on Wednesday, June 28th at 7:05pm. See below for changes from last year.

Meet other alumni, recent graduates, and University students interning in the Washington D.C. area this summer! Become more involved with the D.C. Illini!

June 8, 2017

Join DC Illini in touring the Library of Congress's Jefferson Building. Sign up now as space is limited!

Watch the D.C. United take on the Chicago Fire in a special section for B1G alumni!

Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday May 5th

Tickets on sale now for a fun-filled day on Saturday, May 6!

Join your fellow University of Illinois alums as we volunteer to clean up a D.C. park.

It's that time of year again! The online registration deadlines are March 10 to purchase t-shirts and March 24 to purchase wristbands!

You're Invited to a Networking Event with Illinois Students on a Spring Break Career Trek!

Promote Illinois at a local college fair and enjoy a complimentary dinner at the fair!

Undergraduate Admissions is seeking a few male alumni to share their stories with potential Illini at luncheon

D.C. Central Kitchen provides meals and culinary job training for low-income and at-risk D.C. area residents.

**NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE FORECASTED INCLEMENT WEATHER**

Registration has now reached capacity

Join ACES faculty, administrators and fellow alumni for the sixth annual D.C. Big Ten ag networking reception! Register by February 27!

Go cheer on the Illini when they're in town playing in the Big 10 Tournament!!

The Fighting Illini take on the Wildcats in a Big Ten conference match up! Come cheer on the Illini as they fight in Evanston for another tough conference victory against Northwestern!

The D.C. Illini are ready to run this town!

Meet other alumni, recent graduates, and University students interning in the Washington D.C. area this spring! Become more involved with the D.C. Illini!

The Fighting Illini take on the Nittany Lions in a Big Ten conference match up! Come cheer on the Illini as they fight in Happy Valley for another tough conference victory against Penn State!

The Fighting Illini take on the Maryland Terps in a Big Ten conference match up! Come cheer on the Illini as they fight for another tough conference victory against the Terps of College Park, MD!

Come watch the Blackhawks when they are in town to take on the Capitals! Ticket purchase deadline extended to November 1!

Cheer on the Fighting Illini as they take on the Maryland Terrapins at the Xfinity Center in College Park! Tickets go on sale December 1st!

Fighting Illini take on the Missouri Tigers in the annual Braggin' Rights rivalry match! Come cheer them on the Illini as they fight for another Braggin' Rights victory!

Come celebrate the holidays with the D.C. Illini and also learn how you can become more involved with the D.C. Illini!

D.C. Central Kitchen provides meals and culinary job training for low-income and at-risk D.C. area residents.

Please join the Illinois Alumni Club of Greater Washington DC and the Illinois State Society Young Professionals for a "Not So Lame Duck" Networking Happy Hour!

There is a limited number of tickets this year. Ticket purchase deadline is October 11, 2016!

Come watch your blue and orange with some fellow Illini football fans! **Note kick-off time has been set for Noon ET!!

You’re invited to join the University of Illinois Alumni Association, Metro New York Illini Club and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics for an East Coast Illini weekend held in conjunction with the Illinois at Rutgers football game.

Come meet the new University of Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman and mingle with fellow Illini in the area! RSVP by October 11!