USO Great Lakes Center
Contact Information
Suite B
Great Lakes, IL 60088 USO Great Lakes is located on the second floor of BLDG 27
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 10:00-7:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday 12:00- 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays
Upcoming Events
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Gaming: Chess Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
♟️🧠 Think You’ve Got Game? 🧠♟️ The USO Chess Tournament is on — and it’s your move! Join us for a battle of strategy, skill, and sharp minds. 🏆 All skill levels welcome | Prizes for top players 🧩 Open to all service members – come test your tactics …
Sep 8th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming: Mortal Kombat Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎮 Finish Him! 🥊 USO Great Lakes is bringing the heat with a Mortal Kombat Tournament. Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the title? 👑 Come test your skills, battle it out, and enjoy some serious fun with fellow gamers.
Sep 15th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming: Air Hockey Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏒🔥 USO Great Lakes is hosting a challenging Air Hockey Tournament! Test your skills, bring your best moves, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Sep 22nd, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming: NFL Madden Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏈🎮 Game On, Service Members! 🎮🏈 USO Great Lakes is hosting an NFL Madden Gaming Tournament at the USO Great Lakes Center. This is your chance to showcase your skills and compete with fellow gamers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking for s…
Sep 29th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Sports: Ping Pong Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏓 Ping Pong Tournament at USO Great Lakes! 🏓 Get ready for some fast-paced fun! USO Great Lakes is hosting a thrilling Ping Pong Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, come join us for an action-packed day. Don’t…
Oct 6th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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About this Location
USO Great Lakes is a comfortable place for rest, relaxation, and recreation. All amenities are offered at no cost to active duty, guard, and reserve military service members, retired military members and their dependents.
The center features several lounge areas with big screen TVs, pool tables, table tennis, air hockey, board games, XBOX and PlayStation gaming systems, and a state-of-the-art PC gaming room. There is also a fully equipped music room featuring electric and acoustic guitars, Ludwig drum kit, keyboard, vocals and a mixing board.
Visit the EVENTS tab on this website for information on upcoming events at USO Great Lakes and around the state.
Amenities at this Location
Food & Beverages
- Beverages
- Coffee & Tea
- Daily Meals
- Snack Bar
- Snacks
Connectivity
- CAC Readers
- Charging Stations
- Computers & Laptops
- Desks & Work Areas
- Printers
- Video Chat
- Wi-Fi
Multimedia & Gaming
- Air Hockey
- Billiards
- Board & Table Games
- E-gaming Room
- Foosball
- Gaming computers
- Karaoke
- Lawn Games
- Nintendo Switch
- Ping Pong
- Playing Cards
- PS4
- PS5
- Streaming Services (Hulu, Netflix, HBO, ESPN)
- TV & Cable
- Xbox Series X
Rest & Relaxation
- Air Conditioning
- Baby Changing Station
- Bathrooms
- Children’s Play Area
- Library
- Lounge
- Music Room & Instruments
- Sleeping & Quiet Area
- Special Event Space
- Sports Lounge
- Toiletries
Services & Information
- Local Information
- Lost & Found
Support
- Meeting Rooms
Admissions Policy
Featured Staff
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Featured Person
Dedicate your day to someone
Megan Tevis-Williams, Center Operations Specialist mewilliams@uso.org -
Featured Person
Michael Magnetta, Center Operations Manager mmagnetta@uso.org -
Featured Person
Don't have bad days, either have good days or better days.
Jonathan Porter, Center Operations Specialist jporter@uso.org
Programs at this Location
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Unit Support Request
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USO Coffee Connections
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USO Tickets Program
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USO Holidays
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USO Canine Program
There’s a special connection between people and dogs, and with the USO Canine Program, our service members and their families feel the comf…
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USO Gaming
The USO understands that for many service members, gaming was a big part of their lives before their service, and the escapism of video gam…
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