USO Great Lakes Center

Upcoming Events

  1. Gaming-NBA2K25 Tournament 

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

    šŸ€šŸŽ® Ball Out with USO! šŸŽ®šŸ€ Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate the digital court? Join the USO NBA2K25 Gaming Tournament and show off your skills! Lace up (virtually), bring your A-game, and let’s hoop! #USOGaming #NBA2K25 #GameWithUSOĀ #Militar…

    Jun 17th,Ā 2025 12:00 PM CDTĀ (1200R)

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  2. Ice Cream Social 

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

    šŸØā˜€ļø Scoop into Summer with USO! ā˜€ļøšŸØ Beat the heat and treat yourself at the USO Ice Cream Social – featuring a build-your-own toppings bar! šŸŽ‰ Free scoops, sweet toppings, and chill vibes for all service members andĀ families!

    Jun 19th,Ā 2025 4:00 PM CDTĀ (1600R)

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  3. Karaoke Fridays 

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

    šŸŽ¤šŸŽ¶ Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! šŸŽ¶šŸŽ¤ 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 yourĀ favorite…

    Jun 20th,Ā 2025 12:00 PM CDTĀ (1200R)

  4. Family Fun Wednesday-Painting for woodland creatures 

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

    Another fun filled Family Fun Wednesday Night with the USO center closed off just for the families, crafts, and lots of laughter! *pleaseĀ register

    Jun 25th,Ā 2025 5:30 PM CDTĀ (1730R)

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  5. Gaming- Chess Tournament 

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

    ā™ŸļøšŸ§  Think You’ve Got Game? šŸ§ ā™Ÿļø The USO Chess Tournament is on — and it’s your move! Join us for a battle of strategy, skill, and sharp minds. šŸ† All skill levels welcome | Prizes for top players 🧩 Open to all service members – come test your tactics …

    Jun 26th,Ā 2025 12:00 PM CDTĀ (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 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.

If you’re new to the USO Great Lakes location, check out our PCS Guide to learn all the Great Lakes tips and tricks.

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

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