These are some of our recent events, so you can get a sense of our activities! If you see something you would like to have repeated, or, if you have an idea for something you would like to attend, please let us know!
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Tour: WILL Radio and Televison Studios at Campbell Hall
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026; 10:00am
- 300 N Goodwin Ave, Urbana
- Free!
The tour is approximately one hour. There is a limit of 20.
Parking is available at the street meters located on W Clark St (north of the building), W Main St (south of the building) and N Harvey St (east of the parking lot behind the building). Please do not park in the parking lot behind the building. The parking lot is by permit only and you may be ticketed for not having a permit. Being on the edge of campus, it is generally pretty easy to find street parking at the meters.
Please make your reservation by April 13 by sending your name and cell phone number to Marian and Ann H at tours@theillinoisclub.org
Tour: Philanthropy Center of the University of Illinois Foundation
- Friday, March 13, 2026; 1:30pm
- 303 St Mary’s Road, Champaign
- Free!
Illinois Club and OLLI members will be provided a tour of the LEED-certified building, including an overview of features which will soon result in WELL Platinum designation. This building offers both a look forward and back (old Illio yearbooks!) on the University.
The group will walk throughout the three-story facility (elevators available) with a staff guide.
The Philanthropy Center is at the southwest corner of St. Mary’s Road and 4th Street, Champaign. The event begins at 1:30 PM and will last approximately one hour. Parking is available in the southeast lot of State Farm Center, with an entrance off Fourth Street . For those needing accessible parking, there are spaces available by the Center.
Sign up for this free tour by sending a message to tours@theillinoisclub.org
A maximum of 30 people can attend.
Signup deadline is March 10.
Event: The Illinois Club Scholarship Brunch
- Saturday, March 7, 2026; 11 AM – 1 PM
- CityView Banquet and Meeting Center
- Illinois Terminal, 4th Floor
45 East University Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
- Illinois Terminal, 4th Floor
- $20 per person for both members and guests
RSVP with names by February 27
reservations@theillinoisclub.org
Parking is free for this event.
When we receive your reservation, we will send payment options.
Guest Speakers:
Reginald Hardwick, Director of News & Public Affairs
Christine Herman, Illinois Student Newsroom Editor
Illinois Public Media
Buffet Menu:
- Fresh Fruit Platters- GF and Vegetarian
- Mini Yogurt Parfaits with Mixed Berries and Granola- Vegetarian
- Scrambled Eggs with Chives and Assorted Hot Sauces- GF and Vegetarian
- Thick Cut Bacon- GF
- Turkey Sausage Links
- Breakfast Potatoes with Ketchup- GF and Vegetarian
- Mini Mixed Berry French Toast Casseroles with Syrup-Vegetarian
- Mini Chicken Salad Croissants
- Mini Vegetable Quiches-Vegetarian
- Caprese Salad with Balsamic Drizzle- GF and Vegetarian
- Mini Muffins
- Mini Apple and Cherry Turnovers
Brunch followed by scholarship awards and remarks by students.
Please join your Illinois Club friends as we honor our Scholarship awardees. We want to thank all the donors who made this possible. We also want to thank the Scholarship Committee for all their hard work and dedication. This is always a heartwarming event which gives everyone a chance to meet and hear the outstanding students’ stories. Everyone who attends comes away impressed!
Reservation Deadline: Friday, February 27.
Cost: $20 per person for both members and guests.