2026 AAAEA-IL Annual Iftar
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
AAAEA-IL ANNUAL IFTAR DINNER
March 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Please join the Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects (AAAEA-IL) for its annual iftar dinner:
LOCATION
Ambiance Banquets
222 Roosevelt Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
Next door to Al Badia Restaurant
The Iftar will be held in a PRIVATE room at Ambiance Banquets, reserved exclusively for AAAEA attendees
MEMBERS PRICE
$40 – ages 10 and over
$25 – ages 5 to 9
FREE – Under 5
NON-MEMBERS PRICE
$55 – ages 10 and over
$35 – ages 5 to 9
FREE – Under 5
A variety of dishes will be served in a buffet style provided by Al Badia Restaurant, next door to the banquet hall. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and freshly-made knafe are included
Annual Members Iftar Event

AAAEA-IL May Luncheon Seminar: Program The Programming
2026-05-07 11:30
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is responsible for managing the third-largest highway network in the country. To meet these immense maintenance needs, IDOT’s current Multi-Year Program (MYP) directs significant resources toward preservation, ensuring every county in Illinois remains safe, connected, and reliable for the millions who depend on the system daily.
AAAEA-IL is pleased to welcome Steve Schilke, P.E., Bureau Chief of Programming for IDOT Region 1, to discuss these critical efforts. His presentation will provide a high-level overview of IDOT’s current infrastructure needs and the scope of its overall program, while highlighting the strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of our transportation network.
