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Junior League of Chicago

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Junior League of Chicago

Our 1,500 members donate 200,000 volunteer hours each year to build better, healthier communities in the Chicagoland area.

The Junior League of Chicago is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Founded in 1912 by Lucy McCormick Blair Lynn, we reach out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. Together, we empower 2,100 at-risk

women and children each month through mentoring, education, advocacy and 15 on-going community projects.

05/29/2026

Make your summer matter! ☀️ Last chance to join the Junior League of Chicago’s summer new member class! Make connections while driving meaningful community impact in Chicago. To learn more about joining the Junior League of Chicago, register for a Summer Prospective Member Information Session at JLC headquarters at the link in bio.

05/28/2026

The Junior League of Chicago kicked off the start to summer with “Around the Corner” meetups across Chicago and the suburbs. 💙

Members came together to connect with women in their own communities through relaxed, intimate gatherings filled with conversation, laughter, and new connections. Whether over coffee, walks, or local meetups, this series was all about making meaningful friendships feel a little closer to home.

Thank you to everyone who hosted and attended - we loved seeing members build connections across the city we serve! ✨

05/23/2026

Fresh blooms, fresh energy, and a refreshed Junior League of Chicago garden 🌸🌱

Thank you to our members who joined us for last weekend’s Garden Refresh at HQ! From planting and weeding to power washing and beautifying the space, your hard work helped transform our garden just in time for spring and summer.

We loved spending the morning together making our shared space even more welcoming and vibrant. ☀️

05/19/2026

Stories ready to be shared 📚💙

JLC partnered with Chicago Lights to refresh the library and host a book giveaway for their K–12 tutoring program. Members organized, sorted, and distributed books so students head into summer with stories they’re excited to read.

We also closed out the tutoring season with a special performance from our Mad Hatters.

Members, we’re now launching a middle grade fiction book drive to help grow the collection. Purchase a title from the wishlist using the link in our bio and help fill the shelves with stories that inspire.

As literacy remains a signature issue of the Junior League of Chicago, opportunities like this reflect our commitment to expanding access to books and fostering a love of reading across our community.

05/18/2026

Last week, Junior League of Chicago members volunteered at the warehouse to prepare furniture to transform the homes of Chicago families. The JLC is proud to partner with Digs with Dignity and support their mission to break the cycle of homelessness.

05/09/2026

The Junior League of Chicago Placement Fair brought members together to explore the many ways to get involved for the 2026–27 League year ✨

From connecting with current committee members to learning more about leadership opportunities across councils, attendees had the chance to discover roles that align with their passions, skills, and schedules.

Whether members are looking to deepen their impact, build new connections, or try something new, the Placement Fair showcased the many meaningful ways to grow within the Junior League of Chicago and continue making a difference in our community 💙

Members, watch Connections for more information on placement and for the official 2026-27 JLC placement manual, which provides information on all available placements!

05/08/2026

An evening of connection, conversation, and women supporting women. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the LeadHERship Spring Panel, and to our incredible panelists and moderator for sharing their insights on mentorship, sponsorship, and meaningful advocacy.

We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors for helping bring this event to life 💙

05/06/2026

We were thrilled to open our doors on Sunday for the Junior League of Chicago’s first Open House - we brought together fellow nonprofits to connect, learn, and explore the history of our headquarters. For over 110 years, JLC has been part of Chicago’s story, and we’re proud to continue sharing that legacy with our community.

05/05/2026

The Junior League of Chicago hosted their second New Member JLC 101: How the JLC Trains Women Leaders through Advocacy and Makes an Impact through Strategy.

Another well attended event, new members learned from Kristin Leasia, Public Affairs & Outreach Committee Chair and Carly Berard, Public Policy Committee Chair about our meaningful Advocacy initiatives as well as Kamaria Campbell, Senior Vice President of Strategy on connecting to the strategic vision of the Junior League.

Thank you to our presenters and engaged attendees!

04/27/2026

At the Junior League of Chicago’s Day at the Capitol, our members showed up, spoke out, and advocated for the issues that matter most to our communities.

From engaging directly with legislators to amplifying the voices of those we serve, this day was a powerful reminder that advocacy is action.

This year, three bills supported by the Junior League of Chicago passed out of their chamber of origin and will hopefully be signed into law!

Together, we’re turning passion into progress.

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1447 N Astor Street
Chicago, IL
60610

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+13126644462

Website

http://www.jlchicago.org/

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