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

Upcoming Events

  1. 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 …

    Feb 3rd, 2026 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

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  2. 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…

    Feb 3rd, 2026 4:30 PM CST (1630S)

  3. USO 85th Birthday Celebration 

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

    🎉 The USO Great Lakes is celebrating 85 years on February 4th at noon! Swing by to celebrate, enjoy the center, and help us honor decades of supporting our service members.

    Feb 4th, 2026 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

  4. Superbowl Pregame Watch Party 

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

    🏈🎉 USO Great Lakes is hosting a Super Bowl Sunday Pregame Watch Party to kick off the big game! Join us for great company, game-day vibes, pizza & wings and all the pregame action. Don’t miss it!

    Feb 8th, 2026 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

  5. Gaming-Street Fighter Tournament 

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

    🎮🥊 Street Fighter Gaming Tournament at USO Great Lakes! 🥊🎮 Get ready to throw down at the Street Fighter Gaming Tournament hosted by USO Great Lakes! Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or a newcomer, this is your chance to showcase your skills and co…

    Feb 10th, 2026 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

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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
  • 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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