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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.

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


Next Event(s):

Tour: Feed Technology Center

4495 South Race Street, Urbana

Wednesday, December 11, 2024; 10:00 AM

The Feed Technology Center will accelerate scientific discovery in feed science, grain storage and processing, and feed and pet food manufacturing. With nearly 12,000 square feet, the new facility replaces a 95-year-old feed mill and features cutting-edge equipment and software capable of producing specialized small- batch research diets.

It could be cold, so dress warmly. Limit 20 people

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

The Illinois Club Holiday Reception

hosted by President Tim Killeen and Dr. Roberta Johnson Killeen

The President's House
711 West Florida Avenue, Urbana

Tuesday, December 17, 2024; 5:30 - 7 PM

Parking on the West Grass Lot – a parking attendant will direct vehicles into the lot.
Student Alumni Ambassadors will transport those with mobility concerns via golf cart from the lot to the door.
The Circle Drive will be open for drop-off at the front door of the President’s House.

Cost is $18.50 per member; members may bring a guest for $23.50

Please send the number and full names of all members in your party to:
      reservations@theillinoisclub.org
Include whether you will be paying with check or PayPal.
Further instructions will follow.

RSVPs and payment must be received by Friday, December 6th.

Save the Date(s)

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...