The Illinois Club is one of the oldest university social clubs serving the University and Champaign-Urbana community. The purpose of our Club is to promote friendship and education, this purpose is achieved through interest groups, campus tours, University of Illinois scholarship awards, and special events.

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A Note from the President...

Welcome to the homepage of the Illinois Club. I am pleased to be serving as president this year. The Illinois Club has been actively bringing people together in friendship and mutual interests for 157 years. We are diverse and vibrant with members participating in a variety of social, recreational, educational activities and scholarship support. We started as a women's club and evolved to include spouses, friends, and community members. In addition to our more social activities, we award University of Illinois students with scholarships every year through our endowments housed with the University of Illinois Foundation. I invite you whether you are a current member, prospective member or someone who just stumbled upon our page to check out the many events, interest groups and other activities listed on this website. If you like what you see, I invite you to contact us and attend one of our events or interest group meetings to meet our members and learn more about our activities. Best, Chris Lyke President@theillinoisclub.org

I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine, family, outdoor activities, travel and all that summer has to offer.

Although not all our Interest Groups are currently active, it does not mean that your board members have not been busy. Plans are in the works for events for the year, tours and new interest groups. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Fall Gathering on September 14th at Papa Del's. Consider bringing a guest and plan to hear about our exciting plans for the coming year.

Our new membership year begins July 1st. I encourage you to renew your membership today so you don't miss out on any of the fun and to to assure that your name is included in the directory.

Renewing your membership is easy. Here are your options:

• Renew via PayPal if there are no changes to your directory information
• Renew via mail by downloading the membership form. Print, complete, and add a check, then mail to:
  Membership, The Illinois Club, P.O. Box 2782, Champaign, IL 61825

We are still in search of a Vice-President to help me out this year and take over the reigns next year. Without members to take on the important work of the board, we have a hard time continuing to offer the events and activities of our club. Please consider taking on this important role.

More About The Illinois Club

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Next Event(s):

Virginia Theatre Tour 203 W Park, Champaign Wednesday, October 23, 2024; 9:30am - 10:30 am (map) Limited to 20 people

Please make your reservation by emailing your name and cell phone number to Debbi and Ann at tours@theillinoisclub.org

Meet the Newcomers! Wear your Halloween Costume (optional)!

Riggs Beer Company
1901 S. High Cross Road, Urbana (map)
Thursday October 31, 2024; 5:30 - 7:00 PM

RSVP requested for Newcomers only.
Contact newcomers@theillinoisclub.org

Calling all club members! Meet and welcome The Illinois Club's newest members on the 4th Thursday of each month. Newcomers, your first drink is on us! Don't miss out -- collect your free drink ticket on your first visit (soft drinks included) and mingle with fellow members.

Outside food is allowed, but a food truck(s) will also be available.

For more info contact newcomers@theillinoisclub.org

Save the Date(s)

Holiday Party
Tuesday December 17, 2024
President's House

Scholarship Awards Brunch
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Holiday Inn, Champaign

Spring Fling
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Papa Del's

Details will follow as we get closer to each event. Looking forward to seeing each and every one of you!

More Events, To Be Announced...