Heart of Illinois Shriners - Peoria, Illinois

Heart of Illinois Shriners - Peoria, Illinois Camaraderie, Adventure and Making an Impact: This is the Shriner Way. Shriners International has a rich and illustrious history.

The first Shrine Temple was organized in 1872 in the New York City Masonic Hall and called Mecca Temple. Initially, it was formed as a fraternal order in which Masons could join together in fellowship and fun. Illinois has five Shrine Temples: Medinah near Chicago, Tebala in Rockford, Ansar in Springfield, Ainad in East St. Louis, and Mohammed in Bartonville (Peoria). The area from which Mohammed

Temple draws its membership stretches throughout Central Illinois, from the Iowa to Indiana Border. Until 2000, one had to complete either the Scottish Rite or York Rite degrees of Masonry to be eligible for Shrine membership, but now any Master Mason can join. Shriners are best known for having fun. Members of the Shrine are immediately recognizable by the fezzes they wear, and are often seen in parades and as clowns in the Shrine Circus. However, the Shrine is also noted for its charitable works, rather like a service club, most notably the Shriner's Hospitals for Children, which provides medical treatment to children regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.

06/17/2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The annual Illinois High School Shrine Game is around the corner, with local products gearing up for the annual all-star game. More than a dozen Central Illinois gr…

06/12/2026
We want to extend a very special Thank You to Dave Kelm for Imperial Outer Guard and Illustrious Sir Rusty Petty for joi...
06/10/2026

We want to extend a very special Thank You to Dave Kelm for Imperial Outer Guard and Illustrious Sir Rusty Petty for joining our Executive Board meeting to talk about Membership!

It’s a great time to be a Shriner! Are you ready to join us?

Always fun to share ideas across temples and between Shriners. Thanks to Heart of Illinois Shriners - Peoria, Illinois for the invite to discuss membership and marketing! Tim Joyous Longfellow making it happen!

05/18/2026
Nobles and their families from supporting Shrine centers are invited to attend Shriners Children’s Chicago’s 100th BIRTH...
05/13/2026

Nobles and their families from supporting Shrine centers are invited to attend Shriners Children’s Chicago’s 100th BIRTHDAY BASH - an outdoor celebration honoring 100 years of providing amazing care for children.

Saturday, June 27
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us for:
Carnival games & activities
Music
Lunch
Bounce houses
Wheelchair pickleball demonstration

Shriners parade at 11am

Please note:
-No hospital tours will be offered on June 27
-Event is not open to general public
-Pre-registration required.

Registration is now open at: www.chi100birthdaybash.org

Come at 10am for family activities before the parade!

On May 8, 1976 Illustrious Sir John “Jack” H. Hartwig Jr. was made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. Last night at our stat...
05/13/2026

On May 8, 1976 Illustrious Sir John “Jack” H. Hartwig Jr. was made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. Last night at our stated meeting, Illustrious Sir Tim Longfellow recognized Jack’s incredible contributions to Heart of Illinois Shriners including serving as Potentate in 2005, Onion Chairman, and many other positions over his 50 years as proud Shriner!

Congratulations Illustrious Sir Hartwig on your 50 year Anniversary!

Hear from the Illinois High School Shrine Game chairman, Noble Eric Tjarks. It’s going to be another great game with all...
05/08/2026

Hear from the Illinois High School Shrine Game chairman, Noble Eric Tjarks. It’s going to be another great game with all proceeds benefiting Shriners Children's!

Eric Tjarks, Illinois High School Shrine Game Chairman, talks with John Marx about this year's event.

Heart of Illinois Shriners checking in at the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite golf outing.Illustrious Sir Chris Hathawa...
05/08/2026

Heart of Illinois Shriners checking in at the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite golf outing.

Illustrious Sir Chris Hathaway, Past Potentate with Noble Christopher Both - Right Worshipful Senior Grand Deacon of the State of Illinois.

05/08/2026

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4201 Industry Drive
Bartonville, IL
61607

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Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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