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USO Illinois Great Lakes Center 15,000-Square-Foot Remodeled Facility Reopens
The USO is proud to announce the reopening of its flagship USO Great Lakes Center after an extensive renovation that has reimagined the spa…
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USO Rock Island Makes Summer Family Fun
The USO Rock Island Center was recently contacted by a local veteran who provided a free summer zoo pass for a local military family. The U…
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USO O’Hare Terminal 3 Receives “The Old Guard” Challenge Coin
The USO O’Hare Terminal 3 Center was proud to host a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment. Known as “The Old Guard”, the unit is the ol…
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USO Partnership Profile: Wintrust
Wintrust is a financial services company with more than 5,300 employees, headquartered in Chicago. They have community banking locations ac…
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USO Diaper Division Returns to the USO Great Lakes Center
In mid-June, USO Illinois hosted its first in-person session of USO Diaper Division at the newly renovated USO Great Lakes Center! Military…
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Hinsdale Rotary Club Provides New Rides for Military Youth
Rotary International and Hinsdale Rotary Club teamed up to provide over 100 bikes for military families in recognition of Armed Forces Day.…
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USO Teen/Tweens Learn the Blues
USO Illinois hosted the second virtual session of USO Teen/Tween Program: Making Music in partnership with BMO Harris Bank. The featured in…
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USO Partnership Profile: Donna Parent
USO Illinois is proud to announce that Donna Parent has joined the USO Illinois Board.
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USO Illinois Provides Military Spouses with Connection
May 6 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day – observed to honor the contributions and sacrifices military spouses make daily. USO Illinois ho…
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USO Great Lakes Welcomes Back Service Members
The first event held in the newly remodeled USO Great Lakes Center took place on Friday, April 2 with a USO No-Dough Dinner sponsored by th…
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USO O’Hare Volunteer Named Volunteer of the Year
There’s a good chance that if you head to the USO Center in Terminal 2 of Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the middle of the night, …
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USO Volunteer Passing
USO O’Hare mourns outstanding volunteer, Regina Minarcik. Regina could be found at USO O’Hare Terminal 2 Center every Tuesday for over a de…
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USO Paddle Day Raises Funds for USO Illinois
Over the past 14 years, Westmoreland Country Club has hosted the annual USO Paddle Day event with proceeds benefitting USO Illinois. Founde…
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Military Youth Go Behind-the-Scenes with Chicago Bears
Did you know monitoring weather is essential for kickers, quarterbacks, and coaches during a football game? Chicago Bears head groundskeepe…
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USO Hits the Rink
USO Illinois hosted a wonderful USO Family Skate Night for 10 military families, courtesy of the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation. The event, …
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USO Welcomes Home Deployed Service Members
USO Illinois welcomed home 120 Illinois Army National Guard soldiers who had been activated to Washington, D.C. On March 16, the unit retur…
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USO Spouse Social: Can You Break Out?
On Thursday, March 4, military spouses spent their evening doing detective work with USO Illinois. The group was challenged to solve puzzle…
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Albertsons Companies Foundation and Jewel-Osco awards USO with a $50,000 “Nourishing Neighbors” Grant
Jewel-Osco has been an unwavering partner with the USO Illinois for seven years. In the past, USO Illinois has partnered with Jewel-Osco st…
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USO Partners Support Veterans Day
Thank You for Saluting our Veterans
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USO Welcome’s Home 108th Sustainment Brigade
On Saturday, September 12th, USO Illinois attended a welcome home ceremony for 45 members of the Illinois National Guard’s 108th Sustainmen…
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B 23… I 12…G 5…O 62…BINGO!
Since May, the military community has gathered around their computer for seven exciting interactive sessions of one of America’s favorite p…
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USO Operation Summer Suprise
Labor Day marked the conclusion of USO Operation Summer Surprise in Illinois. Throughout the summer, USO Illinois staff surprised 50 milita…
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USO 2020 Virtual Salute Gala
Thank you so very much for everyone’s support and help in ensuring a successful Gala, even during these tough times. If you missed our USO …
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USO O’Hare Receives Best Warrior Coin
USO O’Hare Terminal 3 hosted two service members returning home from the 2020 Best Warrior Competition.
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Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. Hits the Green for the USO
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. (Sevan) — a global leader in innovative design, program management, construction services and data analyti…
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USO Midway Opens New Facility for Navy Graduates
The USO will be opening a new facility at Midway International Airport to support the Navy Sailors graduating from Recruit Training Command…
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Partnership Profile: Eileen Castolene & Combined Insurance
USO Illinois is proud to announce that Eileen Castolene – Senior Vice President, Operations, Transformation and Chief Digital Officer at Co…
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USO Great Lakes Reopens
USO Illinois is happy to announce that our center at Naval Station Great Lakes has reopened at limited capacity, in accordance with Naval C…
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USO Steps Up to Support Military Youth
From the beginning of the COVID crisis, kids have had their lives turned upside down – e-learning, missing their friends, not being able t…
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USO Snack n’ Chat Brings Military Spouses Together Virtually
These unprecedented times have greatly impacted not just our service men and women fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but…
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USO Naval Station Great Lakes Center Continues the Mission with Drive Through USO No-Dough Dinners
COVID-19 has changed our lives in countless ways, but it has not changed the USO’s mission. The USO connects our service members to family,…
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USO Midway Center and USO O’Hare Center Limited Reopening
USO Illinois is happy to announce that our Centers at Midway International Airport and O’Hare International Airport have reopened at limite…
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Rock Island’s “Den Mother” - A Message from Jackie Inman
In March, the USO Rock Island Center temporarily suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What I thought would only be a few week…
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Partnership Profile: John O'Donnell & Allstate
USO Illinois is proud to announce that John O’Donnell – President, West Territory has joined the Board of Directors.
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USO Illinois Programs Go Digital
COVID-19 is a global health emergency impacting everyone. However, for our troops and military families this pandemic is creating additiona…
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USO Great Lakes find Success in First Drive Thru USO No-Dough Dinner
In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Military Appreciation Month, USO Illinois hosted its inaugural Drive Thru USO No-Dough Din…
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USO Rock Island Mourns Outstanding Volunteer, EOC Robert Charles Rands, USNR (Retired)
EOC Robert C. Rands USNR (Retired), 77, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, …
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Partnership Profile: Jim Evans & Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc.
USO Illinois is proud to announce that Jim Evans – CEO and founder of Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. has joined the Board of Directors.
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USO O’Hare Receives a Comfortable Donation
Tom Rowan is a USO O’Hare Terminal 2 Volunteer. Tom can always be found on the midnight shift at the center and is one of the reasons why U…
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From USO Midway with Love –Terry Lemke, Center Director, USO Midway
As we edge closer to three months since suspending operations at USO Midway, I look back and find myself so impressed with the USO Voluntee…
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USO No-Dough Dinners
501 service members and their families gathered at USO Great Lakes for a No-Dough Dinner and CSADD (Coalition of Sailors Against Destructiv…
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VIP for a Day
On February 23rd, 50 service members and their families enjoyed a Chicago Wolves Hockey Game in style. Thanks to a generous donation from t…
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USO Delivers a Tasty Suprise
Winters in Illinois can often be cold and dreary. USO Illinois team members have been traveling the state and throughout eastern Iowa this …
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USO Response to COVID-19
In times of crisis, our military steps up and it is our duty as military supporters to strengthen those who serve. During this unprecedente…
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Month of the Military Child
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child and is a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an e…
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USO Great Lakes Celebrates Comic Con
USO Great Lakes hosted USO Comic Con complete with intricate costumes, fun games, and delicious food. Cosplayers from Cosplayers with a Cau…
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USO O'Hare Welcomes Home Airmen
Saying goodbye is never easy, but USO O'Hare staff and volunteers know how to make a welcome home special. USO Welcome Home Brigade provide…
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USO Rock Island supports SHARP Walk/Run
USO Rock Island staff and volunteers provided bottled water, fruit and snacks to military participating in the annual Military SHARP (sexua…
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Girl Scouts Deliver 420 Boxes of Cookies to USO Midway
Annually more than 34,000 service members and their dependents visit USO Midway to find respite and a touch of home during their travels. O…
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USO Supports Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
USO Illinois attended a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program for the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, IL. Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Programs …
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USO Families visit Medieval Times
One hundred military kids and family members entered through the stone walls of an 11th century-style castle set in Spain and enjoyed a nig…
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USO Discovery Kids Inspired to Dance
USO Discovery Kids and their families were special guests at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University ADMIT ONE creative engagement p…
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USO Diaper Division Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Nearly 500 military kids under the age of 3 and their parents participated in USO Diaper Division in 2018! The monthly program, held at USO…
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USO O'Hare Flooring gets a Facelift
In 2018, USO O'Hare Terminal 3 welcomed more than 89,900 service members and their families flying through O'Hare International Airport. Th…
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USO Rock Island Honored with Art Print
Driving down Interstate 280 on the border of Illinois and Iowa, you pass over a nondescript blue bridge. A green sign reads “Sergeant John …
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USO Great Lakes "Blast from the Past" No-Dough Dinner
On Thursday, February 14, USO Great Lakes hosted a special “80’s Night” USO No-Dough Dinner. USO volunteers donned their 80’s best as hair …
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USO Volunteers of the Year
Chris Elg Chris Elg has been a volunteer since 2009 and can be found on Saturday evenings at USO O'Hare Terminal 2. In 2018, Chris provided…
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USO Star-Spangled Salute Gala Raises $947,500
On Saturday, October 20, USO Illinois hosted its annual USO Star-Spangled Salute Gala. The night of stunning military pageantry opened with…
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USO O'Hare Volunteers Raise Flag on Veterans Day
USO volunteers and Chris Miller, Director of Center Operations and Volunteer Services for USO Illinois, attended a Veterans Day event with …
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USO Midway Brings Service Members a Thank You from Home
This Veterans Day, USO Midway held a tabling event to thank service members and Veterans in collaboration with Midway International Airport…
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USO Great Lakes Serves Thanksgiving Dinner
On November 22, USO Great Lakes hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for service members and their families. The meal, catered by Real U…
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Military Spouses Make Glass Ornaments and Life Long Bonds
Twenty-seven military spouses gathered at the Mad Potters in Bettendorf, IA, for a special Military Spouse Night. Military Spouse Night pro…
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Service Salutes - Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bears Honor our Military
On Thursday, November 8, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Boeing Company and USO Illinois recognized 50 Vietnam War era veterans during the nati…
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Operation "That's My Ride"
For the fourth consecutive year, Pfizer of Lake Forest staff assembled 117 bicycles for military children. USO Illinois was pleased to acce…
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USO Teen/Tween at Escape Games
Can you complete the puzzle in 60 minutes and escape the room? Forty USO Teens/Tweens took the challenge on November 4 with former Chicago …
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Brunch at the Ballpark
Military families with youth aged 3-10 were invited for a special USO Discovery Kids’ Brunch at the Ballpark with the Chicago White Sox as …
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USO Military Family Programs at Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest
On Saturday, October 13, nearly 175 service members and their families attended a USO Military Family Program at Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest in…
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Answer the Call with USO Illinois
USO Illinois is thrilled to announce the formal launch of Answer the Call, a $3 million fundraising campaign to strengthen USO Illinois, mo…
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Mobile USO Comes to Camp Dodge
Currently serving as the headquarters for the Iowa National Guard, Camp Dodge is located in Johnston, Iowa and is home to nearly 1,000 serv…
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USO Great Lakes Ends the Summer with Hawaiian Luau
For the second year in a row, USO Great Lakes hosted an end of the summer Hawaiian Luau. Members of the local Elks Club roasted succulent p…
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USO O'Hare Supports Soaring Valor
On Wednesday, September 5th, USO O'Hare welcomed 50 World War II veterans for the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Soaring Valor Flight to New Orle…
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USO Midway Welcomes 4 th Generation Naval Graduate
USO Midway welcomed Naval Station Great Lakes boot camp graduate, Garrett, along with his father Michael; Michael’s wife, Debra; and his gr…
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Military Spouses Form Lifelong Bonds at USO Rock Island
Military Spouse Night provides fun, interactive and social events that are opportunities for military spouses to connect, establish support…
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USO Diaper Division and USO Discovery Kids at The Ball Factory
On Sunday, June 10, two hundred military family members packed The Ball Factory in Mount Prospect for a private USO Diaper Division and USO…
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Military Unit Summer Family Days
This year, USO Illinois supported 23 military unit summer parties with in-kind donations, including Gatorade, Propel, Girl Scout Cookies, D…
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Naval Chief Petty Officer Selects Complete U-505 Program
USO of Illinois U-505 Naval History Program commenced its seventh year on August 14th with 37 Navy Chief Petty Officer Selects from Naval S…
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USO BBQ for the Troops Raises $182,000
On July 14, over 100 local, new car dealers fired up their grills and hosted individual community fundraising events for USO Illinois, coll…
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USO Rocks the Block
USO Illinois’ 10th annual Clark After Dark block party on August 16th was indeed the last “Hoo-ah!” of the 2018 summer! The event raised $1…
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USO Great Lakes Serves Up Authentic Chicago Hot Dogs
“Put the ketchup down,” could be heard ringing through the halls of USO Great Lakes as hungry guests built their own perfect Chicago-style …
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USO Rock Island Honors Flag Day
June 14, 1775, the United State Army was officially founded, and our nation adopts the first United States Flag. USO Illinois staff, volunt…
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Elk Lodge of Joliet Makes Service Members' Day with Donations to USO Midway
USO Illinois relies on the support of our dedicated volunteers and supporters to create a “Home Away from Home” for our service members and…
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USO O'Hare Reunites Families with their Deployed Loved Ones
Saying goodbye is never easy, but USO O'Hare staff and volunteers know how to make a welcome home special. USO Welcome Home Brigade provide…
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USO Illinois Teams Up with Army National Guard Child and Youth Programs
USO Illinois joined the Illinois Army National Guard Child and Youth Programs on Sunday, April 29th for Operation KUDOS and Color Run at So…
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Rotary International and the Hinsdale Rotary Club Donates Bikes for Military Kids
Rotary International and Hinsdale Rotary Club teamed up to provide over 100 bikes for military families on Armed Forces Day. The Hinsdale R…
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USO Teen/Tweens Become Ultimate Ninjas
On Sunday, May 20, nearly 30 military kids aged 11-18 attended USO Teen/Tween at Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville. Inspired by the hit televisi…
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The Boeing Company and the Chicago Cubs Host Military Appreciation Night
The Chicago Cubs and The Boeing Company have teamed up to support our nation’s military at the “Chicago Cubs Military Appreciation Night, p…
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Pat Sanders receives the Ronald L. Friske Award
Patricia Sanders received the Ronald L. Friske Award at the USO Illinois Board of Directors Meeting on March 15, 2018 in honor of her many …
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Partnership Profile: Leopardo
The USO Illinois’ mission is to not only provide programs and services to military in Illinois, but also to be a bridge between the civilia…
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USO O'Hare Chairs Get a Much-Needed Makeover
Chuck Seemayer, a USO O'Hare volunteer since 2014, recently dedicated his talents to reupholster the dining chairs in USO O'Hare’s Terminal…
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USO Illinois Premiers USO Diaper Division at USO Great Lakes
USO Illinois is thrilled to announce a new arrival to youth-focused programs: USO Diaper Division! The program launched on January 22nd at …
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IHMVCU and USO Illinois Join Forces to Care for Deployed Service Members
While residents of the Quad Cities area have long received USO “Sweet Home Chicago” Care Packages while deployed, the USO Illinois held a c…
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Chicago Blackhawks Bring Kindness to USO Great Lakes
On Sunday, March 4th, Chicago Blackhawks staff visited USO Great Lakes for a special edition USO Great Lakes Sunday Breakfast. The event wa…
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USO Star-Spangled Salute Gala Raises over $1,080,000
On Saturday, October 21st the USO Illinois hosted its annual USO Star-Spangled Salute Gala. A night of stunning military pageantry opened w…
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USO Great Lakes Opens Doors for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
On November 23rd USO Great Lakes hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for service members and their families. The meal, catered by Real …
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Mass Exodus, Military Head Home for the Holiday Season
Every year in December, military bases throughout the country empty as service members go on leave for the holiday season. The USO Illinois…
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East Moline Races to Help USO Illinois
In East Moline, Illinois, runners took to the streets for the third year to help raise money for the USO AUSA Emergency Relief Grant Progra…
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USO O'Hare Kids Room gets an Upgrade
The first USO in O'Hare Airport opened in 1969 as a place for respite and relaxation for our traveling service members. Since its grand ope…
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USO BBQ for the Troops begins 4th Year of Program
USO Illinois is excited to partner once again with the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and local new car dealerships, for the a…
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Celebrating 75 Years of Service
As it turns 75 the USO’s mission is as vital today as it was in 1941. To mark its milestone anniversary, the USO Illinois invites communiti…
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Partnership Profile: West Monroe Partners extends service and dedication to the USO Illinois
The USO Illinois’s mission is to not only provide programs and services to military in Illinois, but also to be a bridge between the civili…
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WQPT Partners with USO Rock Island for a USO Discovery Kids Day - Embracing our Military
Military children learn to cope with very adult-level issues, including the stresses of separation and anxiety over the potential loss of …
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USO Volunteers Help Centers Run Smoothly
This year, the USO Illinois is celebrating 75 years of service to our nation’s military and their families. Since 1941, USO Illinois volunt…
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Partnership Profile: Jewel-Osco Honors Local Military with Fundraising Campaign
The USO Illinois is happy to announce our partnership with Jewel-Osco, a local grocery chain that operates 185 stores through Chicagoland, …
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USO Honors Military through Military Appreciation Month
Throughout the month of May, our nation celebrated National Military Appreciation Month, honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s…
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USO BBQ for the Troops kicks off in July to support Local Military through Community Connections
For the past three years, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and dozens of local new-car dealers in the Chicagoland area have …
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USO Celebrates Soon-to-Be Military Moms with Special Baby Shower
Part of the USO Illinois mission is to not only support service members, but also their families through a variety of programs that covers …
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Charles "Peanut" Tillman opens Chicago Air and Water show on behalf of the USO
The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell and the City of Chicago was opened at North Avenue Beach on August 20th by U…
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USO Supporters Rock the Block at Clark After Dark
The USO Illinois’ 8th annual Clark After Dark block party on August 21st was indeed the last “Hoo-ah!” of the 2016 summer! The event raised…
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USO Great Lakes - No Dough Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank
Dough can run a little low for military families right before payday. But for service members stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes, there…
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USO Rock Island - Serves the Community in the Quad Cities for 5 Years
USO Rock Island will celebrate 5 years of service to military and their families in the Quad Cities area this September. This summer alone,…
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USO O'Hare - Celebrates a Special Birthday
Nate Kos, a 9-year-old boy and USO Illinois supporter, along with his mother and his Father, a Chicago Police Officer, celebrated his birth…
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U-505 Naval History Program trains CPOs on Naval History
In cooperation with the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) and through the generous support of the Tawani Foundation, the USO U-…
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Military Honored at Independence Day Ceremony with the Chicago Cubs
In honor of Independence Day, the USO Illinois and the Chicago Cubs recognized one hundred military service members who, alongside 50 Cubs …
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USO Camp R & R keeps military families connected after deployments
Reconnecting with loved ones can sometimes be difficult for servicemen and women returning home from deployment. But USO’s Camp R&R program…
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Partnership Profile: IHeartMedia supports service members through community grant
The USO Illinois’s mission is to not only provide programs and services to military in Illinois, but also to be a bridge between the civili…
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Boeing Supports Military Families at Home & Away
The HOME&AWAY campaign, now in its fifth year, highlights how the USO of Illinois and Boeing are committed to helping service members and t…
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Freedom Run 5k Presents USO Rock Island and AUSA with Check for $12,000
December is a time to come together and celebrate with our friends, families, and community. On Friday, December 1st, the USO of Illinois a…
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Local Dealerships raise funds through USO BBQ for the Troops
On July 16, eighty, local, new car dealers fired up their grills and hosted individual community fundraising events for the USO Illinois, b…
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Home for the Holidays Programming
During the Month of December, citizens and soldiers alike gather with their friends and families to celebrate the holidays. The USO Illinoi…
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USO Rock Island - Serves the Community in the Quad Cities
In September of 2011, the USO Illinois opened its newest center, USO Rock Island. The facility is positioned to support a vibrant military …
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USO Great Lakes Serves Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
For over a decade, USO Great Lakes has been feeding service members and their families at a special Thanksgiving Meal. With two seatings av…
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Local Family Supports Veterans Day through USO O'Hare Donation
Anne Elliot likes to instill a sense of community and philanthropy in her four children; Grant, Harry, Avery and Robert; ages 2 - 9 years o…
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USO Star-Spangled Salute Gala Raises Over $1.58 Million for Local Military and their Families
On October 22nd, the USO Illinois hosted its annual Star-Spangled Salute Gala in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. Over 850 guests attended …
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Warrior Games arrives in Chicago
For the first time in 7 years, the DOD Warrior Games was hosted off a military installation and brought to the City of Chicago. Warriors be…
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Marcus Gurnee Cinema provides free movie tickets to USO Great Lakes
For the second year, Marcus Gurnee Cinema and 4DX Theatres have teamed up to provide military stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes with f…
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Girl Scouts Collect Supplies for USO Rock Island
At the Girl Scout Camp in Geneseo, IL, girls learn to support the community through a variety of classes and activities to earn their “Help…
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Spindle Fitness Creates Care Packages for Deployed Military
From May 15th to June 10th, Spindle Fitness in Lincoln Park collected care package items and monetary donations to benefit the USO Illinois…
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Harris Theatre Invites Military Families for a day of Dance
Part of the USO Illinois mission is to not only support service members, but also their families, through a variety of programs that cover …
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Jewel-Osco Raises Money in Local Stores to Support USO Illinois
In the month of May, our partners at Jewel-Osco helped us to celebrate Military Appreciation Month by collecting donations at the register …
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Rock the Block at Clark After Dark on August 17th
Join the USO Illinois in support of the local military community at Clark After Dark, Chicago’s only downtown block party!
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USO BBQ for the Troops kicks off in July for the 5th Consecutive Year
For the past four years, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and over 100 local new-car dealers in the Chicagoland area have ki…
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Combined Insurance Raises $19,500 through Charity Golf Event
Combined Insurance, a leading provider of individual supplemental accident, disability, health, and life insurance products , and a Chubb c…
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Partnership Profile: IHeartMedia
The USO Illinois’s mission is to not only provide programs and services to military in Illinois, but also to be a bridge between the civili…
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USO Clark After Dark
The USO Illinois’ 9th annual Clark After Dark block party on August 17th was indeed the last “Hoo-ah!” of the 2017 summer! The event raised…
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USO BBQ for the Troops Raises $143,000 for USO of Illinois
On July 15, one hundred, local, new car dealers fired up their grills and hosted individual community fundraising events for the USO Illino…
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USO Great Lakes
USO Great Lakes is now home to an official Chicago Blackhawks air hockey room! A donation of an air hockey table sparked the idea to create…
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USO Rock Island
On August 23rd and 24th, USO Rock Island was visited by a special guest General Carter Ham, President & CEO for the Association of the Unit…
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USO Supports MACG-48 Family Day
Camels and goats and dogs, oh my! On Sunday, September 17, USO Illinois partnered with Kohl Children’s Museum to deliver the Imagination Pl…
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Chicago Bears Help Create Memories for Military Families
Nearly 100 military and military family members attended USO Family Fun Day with the Chicago Bears at Washington Park’s Bynum Island in Chi…
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U-505 Naval History advances the knowledge of Navy Chief Petty Officer Selectees
In cooperation with the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) and through the generous support of Tawani Foundation, the USO U-505 …
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Partnership Profile: West Monroe Partners
The USO Illinois’s mission is to not only provide programs and services to military in Illinois, but also to be a bridge between the civili…
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Holiday Support
The USO Illinois, with generous support from Constellation Brands and the Richard A. Perritt Charitable Foundation, brought holiday cheer t…
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Pfizer Employees Build Bikes for Military Youth
For the third consecutive year, USO Illinois partnered with Pfizer of Lake Forest in Operation That’s My Ride! Pfizer’s employee volunteers…
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Illinois Honors our Veterans
This Veterans Day, our partners across the state hosted events to honor our past and present military service members.
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Discovery Kids Make Memories at the Brookfield Zoo
On Sunday, October 15, nearly 100 military youth and family members visited the world-renowned Brookfield Zoo for a USO Illinois Discovery …
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West Point Glee Club Surprises Visitors at USO O'Hare with Singing Flash Mob
On Thursday, November 9th, the West Point Glee Club traveled to Chicago to take part in the City of Chicago’s Veterans Day ceremony. At 9:3…