IUG 2026 Annual Conference

Join other conference attendees for a guided tour of the Harold Washington Library Center location of the Chicago Public Library! Please note that the tour has a limited capacity, so if your plans change, please remember to remove it from your schedule so others know a space is available. The tour will begin at noon; attendees should meet the tour in the first-floor lobby of the library. Attendees wishing to travel as a group may meet at the Local Arrangements table at 11:30. Public transportation (recommended) is available via the Red Line train. 

Join us for the WILIUG Birds of a Feather Lunch at IUG! Take a break from the conference buzz and connect with fellow WILIUG members over a true Chicago lunch. It’s the perfect chance to swap ideas, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones over good food and conversation.

When: Monday, April 13, 2025 • 12:00–1:15 p.m.

Where: Gino's East
162 E Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Registration: Click here to register. 

This lunch is free for WILIUG members, and we’ll have options available to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

Not a member yet or unsure of your status? Visit the Membership page to join or confirm before registering.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Visiting Chicago for IUG and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? This will be an opportunity to network with a group of peers over a delicious meal. 

You'll be dining at: The Purple Pig
Walking Score: 10/10 (Immediate Vicinity)

We'll meet inside the conference hotel lobby directly in front of the hotel check in counter at 5:45pm.
We'll get you back in time for the Innovative Reception.

Each diner is responsible for their own bill.

Space for this event is LIMITED. Please RSVP by adding the event to your schedule in the sched app - once the event limit has been reached this will show as full. If you change your mind, please remove this from your schedule so others can attend

Visiting Chicago for IUG and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? This will be an opportunity to network with a group of peers over a delicious meal. 

You'll be dining at: The Smith
Walking Score: 8/10 (Standard City Walk)

We'll meet inside the conference hotel lobby directly in front of the hotel check in counter at 5:45pm.
We'll get you back in time for the Innovative Reception.

Each diner is responsible for their own bill.

Space for this event is LIMITED. Please RSVP by adding the event to your schedule in the sched app - once the event limit has been reached this will show as full. If you change your mind, please remove this from your schedule so others can attend

Visiting Chicago for IUG and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? This will be an opportunity to network with a group of peers over a delicious meal. 

You'll be dining at: Weber Grill 
Walking Score: 10/10 (Immediate Vicinity)

We'll meet inside the conference hotel lobby directly in front of the hotel check in counter at 5:45pm.
We'll get you back in time for the Innovative Reception.

Each diner is responsible for their own bill.

Space for this event is LIMITED. Please RSVP by adding the event to your schedule in the sched app - once the event limit has been reached this will show as full. If you change your mind, please remove this from your schedule so others can attend

Visiting Chicago for IUG and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? This will be an opportunity to network with a group of peers over a delicious meal. 

You'll be dining at: Sunda New Asian
Walking Score: Recommend Rideshare

We'll meet inside the conference hotel lobby directly in front of the hotel check in counter at 5:45pm.

Each diner is responsible for their own bill.

Space for this event is LIMITED. Please RSVP by adding the event to your schedule in the sched app - once the event limit has been reached this will show as full. If you change your mind, please remove this from your schedule so others can attend