Ticket cost in Euro €175

Venue: Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in River North, Chicago, IL

ROCKWELL COLLEGE UNION

CHICAGO REUNION WEEKEND

Friday 5th & Saturday 6th February 2027

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Chicago for what promises to be a fantastic weekend of friendship, fun, good food and great memories. The highlight will, of course, be our Rockwell College Union Chicago Dinner on Saturday, 6th February.

Below is our proposed itinerary for the weekend, with plenty of opportunities to catch up, explore the city and enjoy some of the best experiences Chicago has to offer!

FRIDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY – ARRIVAL & A TASTE OF CHICAGO

Hotel Check-in – TheWit Chicago

TheWit Hotel, situated on State Street, will be our base for the weekend, with everyone staying at the same hotel. After checking in and settling into your rooms, we'll head out to start the celebrations.

1.00pm – Lunch at Fado Irish Pub

Fado Irish Pub
100 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
Website: www.fadoirishpub.com
Tel: 312-836-0066

We'll meet for a relaxed lunch at Fado's. There is no minimum spend or advance booking commitment, so hopefully we can get a group of 20–30 together.

2.10pm – Ireland v England – Live on TV!

For those interested, we'll be able to catch the Ireland v England match live on television at Fado's. No doubt there will be plenty of atmosphere!

4.30pm–5.00pm – Departure from Fado's

We'll aim to head back towards the hotel or take some time to explore Chicago before the evening's activities.

Friday Evening – Dinner Plans (To Be Confirmed)

Friday evening is currently free, with a couple of options being considered.

Late Evening – Chicago Blues!

For those who still have plenty of energy, a visit to the legendary Buddy Guy's Legends Blues Club is a great option.

Website: www.buddyguy.com
Tel: 312-427-1190

A fantastic opportunity to experience some authentic Chicago blues music. We understand that advance booking or a minimum group commitment may not be necessary. Entry is approximately $20 per person.

And then it's out into the Chicago night!

SATURDAY, 6TH FEBRUARY – EXPLORING CHICAGO & THE ROCKWELL DINNER

Pre Breakfast Run.

As with all US dinners there is always a small crew of active runners in the Union. We will head for a 7am 5K Lake Shore Run. More details to follow.

Breakfast – TheWit Hotel

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out to discover a little more of this wonderful city.

10.00am – Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum
Website: www.chicagohistory.org
Tel: 312-642-4600

A really worthwhile visit, offering a fascinating insight into the history and development of Chicago. Allow approximately 1–2 hours for the visit.

Admission is approximately $20 per person. No advance booking or minimum group commitment is currently required.

3.00pm – Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Website: www.architecturetourchicago.com

One of the highlights of any visit to Chicago! Enjoy a guided boat tour along the Chicago River, taking in the city's spectacular architecture and famous skyline.

The tour should last approximately 90–120 minutes, with an estimated cost of $40 per person.

We are currently looking into group booking arrangements and whether advance reservations will be required.

SATURDAY EVENING – THE ROCKWELL COLLEGE UNION CHICAGO DINNER

6.30pm–7.30pm – Cocktail Reception

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse – MVP Room / Speakeasy Room
33 W. Kinzie Street, River North, Chicago, IL 60654
Website: www.harrycarays.com

The main event of the weekend!

We plan to gather for a pre-dinner cocktail reception at Harry Caray's, giving everyone the opportunity to meet up, enjoy a few drinks and get into the spirit of the evening.

7.30pm–9.30pm – Dinner, Speeches & Celebrations

Our Rockwell College Union dinner will follow, with a plated dinner, speeches and plenty of time to catch up with old friends and celebrate our Rockwell connections.

9.30pm Onwards – Keep the Celebrations Going!

After dinner, we'll head into the Harry Caray's bar for a continuation of the evening. There are also plenty of other bars in the surrounding River North area for anyone keen to explore a little further.

No doubt the conversations, stories and memories will continue well into the night!

LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT WEEKEND!

We hope this itinerary gives everyone a flavour of what is planned for our Chicago reunion. There is a great mix of sightseeing, sport, food, music and, most importantly, the opportunity to spend time together.

Some arrangements are still being finalised, particularly the Friday evening dinner, the architecture boat tour and our Saturday night dinner package.

We'll keep everyone updated as bookings and costs are confirmed.

Most importantly, we look forward to seeing as many Rockwell College Union members as possible in Chicago for what should be a very special weekend!

Join the what’s app group here for lots of weekend info. https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmeqseECrFG6Bmtea7oPsk?mode=gi_t

The Rockwell College Business and Social Gathering is an opportunity for past students, union members across the commercial spectrum to mingle and network.

Taking place Friday 13th November 2026. Registration opens @ 4.30pm - Dinner 6pm Sharp. The venue will be Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club, Dublin 4 - Google Maps

This is our only Dublin event in 2026.

Our guest speaker this year is Tom Purcell (class of 1988) COO of MINCON Group

This hugely popular event is set to maintain its reputation as a place for both relaxed socialising and building long-lasting professional relationships.

Once you check out after purchase, your name will be added to the attendee list - no tickets will be sent out for this event.

Dress Code: Smart