The Illini Union has started the process of a complete roof replacement. The replacement project will take approximately two years with a projected completion date in late 2026.

The Illini Union will be operational throughout the construction. However, there will be some alterations throughout:

• Fourth floor meeting rooms and offices (north end), as well as the fourth floor hotel rooms (south end), will not be accessible for significant periods of time during the project.
• The west entrance and patio (facing Altgeld Hall) and the south patio and Anniversary Plaza (facing the Quad) will also have closures throughout the work timeline.
• During construction, there will be periodic sidewalk, drive, and parking lot closures, as well as extensive scaffolding, cranes, and construction staging areas surrounding the building. There will be overhead protection covering all other entrances, which will remain accessible during construction.

For departments, organizations, and RSOs that host annual events at the Illini Union, event staff will work with you to find alternative spaces if you utilize any of the affected areas.

CURRENT HAPPENINGS/TIMELINE:
this schedule is subject to change

• Abatement (both North & South): May 15–August 15, 2024

  • All north side fourth floor offices and meeting spaces will be CLOSED and not accessible.

    • 4th floor administrative offices will be moving to the 1st floor on the NW corner next to the Quad Shop, using the former Tech Zone space (Room 187). 

    • The Tech Zone has temporairly moved to the Illini Union Bookstore.

  • All south side fourth floor hotel rooms will be unavailable and not accessible.

• Phase 1 (North): August 2024-June 2025 

  • All north side fourth floor offices and meeting spaces will be CLOSED and not accessible.

• Phase 2 (South): July 2025-March 2026

  • All south side fourth floor hotel rooms will be unavailable.

• Roofing Phase 3 (Center): March–November 2026 

The Illini Union is working with local and national vendors to fill two vacant restaurant locations.

Currently open: (5 of 7 locations are operating) Tropical Smoothie, Just Bee Acai (first floor); Mia Za's, Maize Mexican Grill, Thai Fusion (lower level)

U of I Community Credit Union: this first floor east-side location has been closed during spring semester as the UICCU is bringing Interactive Teller Machines (ITM's) to the Illini Union. This is a system that uses a combination of touch screens and video technology to offer a virtual version of the in-person banking experience.

• UICCU will open with this new technology as soon as the systems arrive (they have been on back order).
• Please contact UICCU with any questions.