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 Fun Wednesday

Dec 10th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

Family Fun Wednesday “Holly Jolly Craft” Wednesday, December 10th This edition of Family Fun Wednesday will feature building and decorating your own Gingerbread House! Bring yourself and your little elves and we will provide the supplies to create…

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Karaoke Fridays

Dec 12th, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

🎤🎶 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.

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Wrap and Frost Workshop

Dec 16th, 2025 4:00 PM CST (1600S)

Tuesday, December 16th Getting into the holiday spirit? Want to wrap presents away from those curious peeking eyes? Want to decorate some delicious cookies? Join us for a fun and festive gift-wrapping event! We’ve got you covered with boxes, wrapp…

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USO Great Lakes- Coffee Connections

Dec 17th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

Join the USO as we host a gathering, specifically for military spouses! Connect with new friends, try a craft - Decorating Holiday Front Door Mats!!! or activity, explore the community, or simply relax with others in your community during this amaz…

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Santa's Coming to the USO Great Lakes Center

Dec 18th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

🎅🎁 Holiday Event Alert at USO Great Lakes! 🎁🎅

Upcoming Events

  1. 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!

    Dec 9th, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

    Register
  2. Family Fun Wednesday 

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

    Family Fun Wednesday “Holly Jolly Craft” Wednesday, December 10th This edition of Family Fun Wednesday will feature building and decorating your own Gingerbread House! Bring yourself and your little elves and we will provide the supplies to create…

    Dec 10th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

    Register
  3. Jingle B.I.N.G.O. 

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

    🎉🔔 Get ready for some holiday fun! 🔔🎉 Join us at USO Great Lakes for Jingle Bells Bingo Game Night — an evening of laughter, community, and festive bingo with awesome prizes! Bring your friends, your family, or come solo and meet new faces — all are…

    Dec 11th, 2025 5:30 PM CST (1730S)

    Register
  4. Caroling Karaoke Contest 

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

    🎤✨ Get ready to jingle all the way! USO Great Lakes is hosting a Holiday Caroling Karaoke Contest! Bring your best vocals, holiday cheer, and festive spirit. 🎄🎶 Stay tuned for details—you won’t want to miss this!

    Dec 12th, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

    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.

    Dec 12th, 2025 12:00 PM CST (1200S)

    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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