I.C. Bowling Alley

05/13/2026

https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/13/chicagos-oldest-bowling-alley-is-in-the-basement-of-a-northwest-side-catholic-school/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARxbX1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEelsBIpLQR4c23B0bs_4OtpgbXcqQvFLXoabpVa4IFETZYb_gOWMq-7ARbN9g_aem_Qas2G5I-txrjwIa3cGa2yw

Immaculate Conception School's 102-year-old alley has survived with students serving as pinsetters and a Monday night league still chasing an elusive perfect game.

11/06/2025

Looking for a place to host your party? Try us! We still have some Sundays available from now until the end of the year and plenty of Saturdays and Sundays available after the new year. Send us a message.

09/15/2025

Repair work done on our ancient Brunswick B-10 pinsetting rack. All ready for the start of league play tomorrow.

09/23/2024

Did you know we're available for weekend rentals? Your own 4 lane bowling alley all to yourself. Only a few spots available in November and December but January and February have plenty. Message us today or email us at [email protected]

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05/20/2024

05/02/2024

WGN Morning News

02/20/2024

https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2024/02/14/immaculate-conception-school-home-to-city-s-oldest-bowling-all-1?fbclid=IwAR2_zt9JXdK5NKbH1BOBcVRFtBrPlkGP_oUDm-VZdIyOqisMaNXxpUt-Qw0_aem_AR7KkExEDB9G9seR0Xy9DEZwvwkh_9fFEbhRW67sEtydM8vWB2TSGENJ7Rgs7rJ401Y

The basement of Immaculate Conception School, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., is home to a 100-year-old bowling alley that is the oldest continuously operated alley in the city of Chicago. It earned that distinction when Southport Lanes closed in 2021.

09/20/2023

The 63rd year of the IC Mens Club Monday night bowling league kicked off last night. Balls were rolling and pins were getting knocked down. A good time was had by all.

09/13/2023

We are re-opened after our summer shutdown for an extensive paint job. Check out our updated photos. Coming soon: some updated lighting and a new vanity in the women's room in time for our 100 year anniversary next year.