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Joining the I FUND is a great way for Chicago area Illini to remain connected to campus. We invite you to stay updated on all of our local events and encourage you to engage with our local I FUND staff members.



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Chicago I FUND Staff

Deon Thomas

Associate Director, Development - Chicago


Chicago Athletic Advisory Board

The members of the Chicago Athletics Advisory Board (CAAB) serve in a voluntary leadership role to increase awareness and enhance engagement efforts with alumni, supporters and fans of Illinois Athletics throughout the Chicagoland area.

The CAAB’s two-fold focus: (1) engaging Chicagoland Illini by co-hosting a variety of special events with the Chicago Office of Athletics Development (COAD), and (2) assist the COAD in generating revenue for Illinois Athletics in the Chicagoland area by providing referrals from CAAB member peer groups, colleagues, etc.

CAAB Members

Dominic Altobelli
Ryan Baker
Ron Bess
Tommy DiSanto
Bob Falato
Horace Flournoy
Mary Kay Haben
Adam Jung
Mark Magnesen
Mary Ellen Penicook
Jill Smart
Kyle Sneed

Upcoming Chicagoland Events

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Illini Center
200 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 575-7850
chicagoifund@illinois.edu


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1700 South Fourth Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
Champaign: (217) 333-6595 | Chicago: (312) 575-7850
ifund@illinois.edu