Chicago, Illinois

Reunion 2026

Oct 14, 15, 16, 2026

Join Us In Chicago for the FAHS 2026 Reunion!

Get ready — the FAHS 2026 Reunion is officially set, and we can’t wait to see you there!
October 14, 15 & 16, 2026

Just a short drive from O’Hare or Midway, this year’s reunion is hosted by Chuck Bracker, who’s excited to welcome you to his hometown and share some of Chicago’s best culinary experiences. Don’t miss out on our wine tasting event hosted by Mike McCready! The Beaver Moon Band will crank out songs we love from our past years at our dinner dance.

If you have donations for our silent auctions, please let us know. 

Chicago Reunion 2026 Itinerary

Wednesday, October 14

  • Hotel check in time is 3:00 pm
  • 3:00 pm: Executive 7th Floor Lounge Hospitality Suite opens
  • Arrival, meet and greet
  • McCready Wine Tasting
  • Dinner on your own; Hospitality Suite closed from 5 – 7 pm
  • Midnight: Hospitality Suite closes

Thursday, October 15

  • 9:00 am: Hospitality Suite opens, Executive 7th Floor Lounge
  • All day on your own
  • Optional Chicago Tour – 9 am pickup; return at 4 pm Extra cost $25
  • 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Dinner at Lou Malnati’s, 18W080 22nd St, Oakbrook, IL
  • Midnight: Hospitality Suite closes

Friday, October 16

  • 8:00 am: Hospitality Suite opens, Executive 7th Floor Lounge
  • All day on your own
  • 10:00 am to 5:00 pm: Silent Auction in Hospitality Suite
  • 3:00 pm: Business Meeting and Celebration of life for Bill House in Hospitality Suite
  • All Evening Events in the Grand Ballroom
  • 5:30: Class Photos outside Grand Ballroom begin
  • 6 – 7:00 pm: Cocktails; Class photos
  • 7:00 pm: Eagle Recognition Awards (no Quilts of Valor awards anticipated)
  • 7:15 pm: Dinner is served
  • 8:30 – 11:30 pm: Band and dancing
  • 11:00 pm: Silent Auction winners announced; pay up at Hospitality Suite
  • Midnight: Hospitality Suite closes

Saturday, October 17

  • Hotel check out time is 12:00 pm

Downers Grove DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

Chicago Suburbs
2111 Butterfield Rd.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Website

Special FHS Hotel Rates

Discounted rates are available October 12–19, giving you the flexibility to come early or stay longer for your own sightseeing adventures.

Downers Grove DoubleTree Suites

When you enter into the link, go to “book room” and then hit “edit” and select the dates you want to book. Rate is $139.00 per night.

Registration is Now Open!

Fees are in two categories:  Dues Paying members and their guests for the current year 2026 at $150; non-dues payers and their guests, $175. When you register, you need to also select a dinner from the dropdown menu. There are four options, which are detailed below. View Menu

There’s also a link to the registration form below, if you’d rather pay by mail. Registration Form

REGISTRATION FEE

Alumni in good standing & guests
$ 150
00
  • Alumni in good standing & guests
    (dues paid for 2026)
Paid Alumni
Dinner Option - See Below :
Please Note:
  • Quantities may be changed at checkout if the dinner option is the same.  If not, add individually.

Help FAHSAA save some bucks!

If you prefer not to pay by PayPal and want to help us minimize our processing fees, please mail back the Chicago 2026 Reunion Registration Form, with your order.

REGISTRATION FEE

Non paid Alumni & guests
$ 175
00
  • Non paid Alumni & guests
Dinner Option - See Below :

BUT WAIT!!
Don’t want to pay $25 extra for you and your guests?
Pay your dues now!
Still only 20 bucks.

Just Added - Chicago Reunion City Tour

Only $25.00!

Bus Tour on Thursday, October 15

First to pay, first on! Bus holds approximately 45 people.

Cost: $25 each (lunch is not included)

Schedule

9:00 am
Bus pickup from hotel (1 hour commute)
10:00 am
Visit Wrigley Field (no official tour)
11:30 am
Billy Goat Tavern for lunch
1:00 pm
Navy Pier (shopping on your own)
3:00 pm
Drive back to hotel
4:00 pm
Arrive back at hotel

Friday Dinner Menu Options

All dinner selections come with Minestrone Soup, Caesar Salad, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Chocolate Flourless Torte with Seasonal Berries, Hot Coffee and Decaf, Hot or Iced Tea.

Please choose one per guest:

  • Lemon Chicken
    Sauteed Chicken Preserved Lemon Gremolata with Fresh Herb Emulsion
  • Applewood Smoked Pork
    Confit of Pork Belly and Applewood smoked pork chop
  • Vegetable Risotto
    Organic Carnaroli Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Sundried Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions, Mascarpone and Parmesan Cheeses
  • Vegetable Wellington (Vegetarian)
    Roasted Vegetables in a Vegan Puff Pastry with Roasted Red Pepper Romesco and Arugula

Select your dinner and register.

Registration fee includes:

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago for an unforgettable reunion!
Get on the “I’ll Be There” list now!

See you there, Eagles!