2026 EVENTS

NEXT CAL FOOTBALL WATCH PARTY: OCTOBER 24 VS. SMU

Our next game watch will be this Saturday, October 24, at 11 am Central, as Cal takes on the Mustangs of Southern Methodist. Plan on joining your fellow alums for Cal football watch parties throughout the 2026 season at:

The Bad Apple Lincoln Park, 658 W. Belden Ave, Chicago.

Map to the Bad Apple Lincoln Park location

CACC MEMBERS CELEBRATE RON RIVERA’S CHICAGO
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Cal Football AD & GM and legendary Cal alum and Chicago Bear Ron Rivera was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 Class, on November 18. And board members from the Cal Alumni Club in Chicago were honored to be a part of the evening.  We presented him with a “Two Bears, One Legacy” keepsake that gave a nod to his time with both Bear football teams, and several board members were able to celebrate Ron’s terrific career together and have great conversation with him.

Rivera spent all nine of his NFL playing seasons in Chicago and was a member of the legendary 1985 Bears defense that won the Super Bowl XX — according to the Hall of Fame this made Ron the first American of Puerto Rican descent to win a Super Bowl. After retiring in 1992, he returned to the Bears as a defensive assistant and later defensive coordinator (2004-2006), where he was named PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005 and helped Chicago reach Super Bowl XLI. He also served as defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers.

Congratulations Ron on a tremendous career and thanks for becoming an honorary member of the CACC!

SAVE THE DATE FOR BIG GAME 2026

This year the Stanford game will be on November 21, and we will again be doing our joint game watch party with the Stanford alumni association. Save the date for 11/21/26 and join us at the Bad Apple in Lincoln Park. More info to come closer to the event, and when the game time is announced.

INVITATION TO TAKE PART IN IVY PLUS BLOOD DRIVE

The Chicagoland alumni chapters of the Ivy League schools, plus UC Berkeley, are participating in a regional blood drive now through Dec. 31. You can click here to sign up and participate in this group cause, administered by the American Red Cross.
https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/uc-berkeley-chicago-annual-ivy-blood-drive/

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2026 SUMMER WELCOME PARTY

Unhealthy air quality from the Canadian wildfires prompted the CACC to move our annual SWP from the Lake Michigan beach indoors to the air-conditioned Lake Bluff Paddle Tennis Club on July 19. The Chicago alums quickly transported and set up all the party goods, food and beverages and were ready to meet and greet the Cal students and their families. Everyone left with new Cal friends and the parents and students were invited to join the CACC network and participate in ongoing Cal Chicago activities.

CAL CHICAGO T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

Show your Cal spirit in Chicago by purchasing a Cal Alumni Club of Chicago t-shirt for $35 plus shipping.

Email calalumniassociationchicago@gmail.com for orders.

About

We are an officially chartered chapter of the California Alumni Association bringing together Cal alums form the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding Midwest states. 

The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago organizes social activities, game watches and volunteer events for Alumni throughout the year. We also work with the University to coordinate and host a Summer Welcome Party for the new Midwest Cal students.

If you are interested in getting involved, sign-up for our events  and please email us at  calalumniassociationchicago<at>gmail.com.  Sign-up for our monthly newsletter below.