For highlights and photos of recent Chaddick programs, please click here . Interested in joining our listserv? Email chaddick@depaul.edu to learn about the options (e.g., student, municipal planning, transportation).
Tuesday, August 11, 6 – 8 pm
Transit-A-Thon: A Night of Transit Talk
Join us on campus for energizing, small-group discussions rotating around transit topics. Hosted by Strong Towns Chicago, Congress for the New Urbanism Chicago, Abundant Housing Illinois, High Speed Rail Alliance, and the Chaddick Institute. We'll focus on building knowledge and smart legislative policies. Email chaddick@depaul.edu for an RSVP link. Free. Location: 14 E. Jackson, Suite 1600.
Thursday, September 16, 2026, 5:15 – 5:40 pm
Information Session for New Student
We welcome all students to attend this informal information session on Chaddick Institute opportunities, including our popular Chaddick Scholars programs. Attend in person at 14 E. Jackson, Suite 1600 or via Zoom. The Zoom link is here. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to chaddick@depaul.edu.
Wednesday, September 15, 2026, Noon - 1 p.m, CT
Webinar on Mapping the Public Transit Systems
Join us for a Transportation Research Forum webinar on mapping public transit coverage. Help via Zoom. This online event includes ample time for Q&A. Email chaddick@depaul.edu for the registration link.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10 – 11:30 am
Municipal Design Review Network Walking Tour
Take part in our annual walking tour hosted by the Village of Glenview. To learn more about “MDRN”, click here. This is a free event. Tour starts at 10:15 am, with networking breakfast and welcome beforehand. For information and the registration link, email chaddick@depaul.edu.
Wednesday, September 30 to Friday, 2, 2026
American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter State Conference
Meet up with the Chaddick team at this important annual event. We’ll have an informal mid-day mixer at a designated point and time during the conference. Email chaddick@depaul.edu for details.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Study Trip to Milwaukee
Our eighth annual trip to this neighboring city to our north. Join us for a day of learning, conversation, and exploration. Open to students and alumni. The cost is $20, inclusive of Amtrak fare and dinner. Meet at Union Station at 12:45 pm for our 1:05 pm departure and return back at 9 pm. Email chaddick@depaul.edu for details.
November 2026, TBD
Riley O’Neil Memorial Lunch & Learn
Check back in mid-October for details of our inaugural Lunch & Learn on bicycle planning and Complete Streets honoring our late alum, Riley O’Neil, who worked tirelessly on these endeavors. Check out this touching tribute to Riley here. Our fundraising link to support of programs in honor of Riley is here.
Check back in November for details our on annual symposium with DePaul’s Real Estate Center.