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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 spring has to offer.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Spring Gathering on May 8th at Papa Del's.

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
More About The Illinois Club


Next Event(s):

Meet the Newcomers!

Riggs Beer Company
1901 S. High Cross Road, Urbana (map)
Thursday April 24, 2025; 5:30 - 7:00 PM

All members are welcome! RSVP requested for Newcomers only at newcomers@theillinoisclub.org

We took a little break during the busy holiday season so it has been ten weeks since we last gathered thus I expect there will be a lot of catching up to do. Look for us in the game room behind the bar. You are welcome to bring snacks to share or grab dinner at Watson's Chicken food truck in the parking lot.

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

For more info contact newcomers@theillinoisclub.org

TIC Annual Membership Meeting and Pizza Party

Thursday, May 8, 2025; 5:30 - 7:30pm
Papa Del's Pizza Factory
1201 S Neil St, Champaign


It will be a fun time!

The cost is $20/person

Reservation deadline is May 1.

Pay via PayPal ONLINE

Or, if paying by check, please indicate so on your reservation email to
reservations@theillinoisclub.org
and you will be advised where to send the check.

Have questions?
Please contact reservations@theillinoisclub.org

Tour: Suntop Alpaca Farm

Wednesday, May 21, 2025; 10:00am
656 E 1000 North Rd, Bement, IL
  • Sundrop Alpaca Farm started in 2014 with the intent of enjoying the alpaca business while teaching responsibility to our children. They started with a solid foundation herd of outstanding animals. Each is high quality with the bonus of delightful and distinct personalities.
  • TThe tour includes petting the alpacas and a spinning demonstration.

Please make your reservation by May 18 by sending your name and cell phone number to Debbi and Ann H at tours@theillinoisclub.org.

Cost: less than $10 per person. Bring cash please.

More Events, To Be Announced...