USO Great Lakes Center

Contact Information

530 Farragut Ave
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

Featured
Family-Giving Dinner

Nov 20th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

NOVEMBER 20th, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M. The USO Great Lakes 3rd Annual Family-Giving is an opportunity for families to enjoy a delicious meal in a warm-welcoming environment. Bringing family and community together. Please register one slot per family and em…

Upcoming Events

  1. K9 Therapy 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    Through the USO Canine Program, the valuable connection between humans and dogs is recognized. Canine companions play an important role in delivering physical, mental, and emotional support to help strengthen service members, families, and communiti…

    Nov 4th, 2025 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

  2. Karaoke Fridays 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.

    Nov 7th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

    Register
  3. Family Fun Wednesday-Turkey Craft 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🦃 Family Fun Wednesday — Turkey Craft Night! 🎨

    Nov 12th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

    Register
  4. Gaming-NFL Madden Tournament 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🏈🎮 Get ready to light up the leaderboard! USO Great Lakes is hosting an NFL Madden Gaming Tournament, and you’re invited!

    Nov 13th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

    Register
  5. Karaoke Fridays 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite.

    Nov 14th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

    Register

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 and their dependents. Retired military service members are able to use the facility on a space available basis.

The center features several lounge areas with big screen TVs, pool tables, table tennis, foosball, air hockey, board games, XBOX gaming systems, and an e-gaming room. There is also a state-of-the-art music room featuring guitars, drums, 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
  • 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

Learn more about our center admissions policy

Featured Staff

  • 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

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