Illinois State Society of Washington, DC

Illinois State Society of Washington, DC If you have lived, studied, traveled or work in Illinois you will enjoy our State Society! We are FUN and connect ILLINOIS FRIENDS.

The ILSS is an active, non-partisan organization that connects Illinois transplants in the DMV-area with Illinois-DC heritage events, social functions, and sports. This is a social networking organization for people from Illinois who now live in the National Capital Region of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Almost 400 members include congressional staff, Members of Congress, military, students, alumni of Illinois schools, private sector, journalists, and lobbyists with Illinois roots. The Illinois State Society hosts several networking events featuring elected & appointed Federal Officials every year. We go to Cubs & White Sox games, Blackhawks & Bulls games in DC, and watch Da Bears on TV from sports bars. We also have great parties, entertainment, business, cultural and historical events that promote Illinois in Washington DC. Please go to our website for more information about past events and find out how You can join The Illinois State Society of Washington DC.

Tonight at 6pm we are hosting an event in collaboration with the Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin State Societies for a li...
06/04/2026

Tonight at 6pm we are hosting an event in collaboration with the Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin State Societies for a lively, relatable, and genuinely fun evening exploring the quirks, humor, and shared identity of Midwesterners navigating life in the nation’s capital.

Location: Saint Peter's Church on Capitol Hill, 313 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Beverages and light bites will be provided.

Hope you can make it!

Join ILSS for an event that is bringing together Midwesterners in DC for an evening of connection, humor and shared experiences for Midwest Nice: Navigating Life in D.C. When Your Native Tongue is People-Pleasing, featuring etiquette coach and writer Alison Cheperdak.

04/04/2026

If you’re looking for a place to watch the Illinois vs. UCONN Final Four game, join the Illinois Alumni Club of Greater Washington DC (UIUC) for tonight’s (4/4) watch party at 6pm at McNamara’s Pub at 567 23rd Street in Arlington, VA.

Hope to see you there!

ILL-INI! 🧡💙The Illini are heading to the Final Four! From Champaign to the Capitol, we are celebrating this massive win ...
03/29/2026

ILL-INI! 🧡💙

The Illini are heading to the Final Four! From Champaign to the Capitol, we are celebrating this massive win over Iowa tonight. Who’s ready for the next round? 🏀🔥

03/18/2026

Thank you to the incredible crowd that joined us tonight at Mission Navy Yard. It isn’t every day that St. Patrick’s Day, the Illinois Election Primary, and the start of March Madness all collide on a single Tuesday—but the Illinois State Society of Washington, DC knows how to handle a busy calendar.

From watching the election returns to cheering on the first games of the tournament, it was a fantastic night of networking and hanging with an awesome group of Midwesterners.

🌸 Bloom into Leadership: Represent Illinois in D.C.! 🌸Do you know a young woman leader (ages 21–26) ready to represent t...
02/14/2026

🌸 Bloom into Leadership: Represent Illinois in D.C.! 🌸

Do you know a young woman leader (ages 21–26) ready to represent the Land of Lincoln on a national stage? Applications are still open for the 2026 Illinois Cherry Blossom Delegate!

Key Qualifications:
✅ Strong connection to Illinois (born, lived, or attended school in IL).
✅ Available for the program in D.C. (April 4–12, 2026).
✅ Ages 21–26.

📅 DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, February 16, 2026

Check out the full article for all the details and the application link:

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Learn Everything You Need to Know About How to Apply to be the 2026 Illinois Cherry Blossom Delegate

02/07/2026
Happy 115th Birthday, President Reagan! 🎂🇺🇸The Illinois State Society of DC had the honor of laying a wreath this aftern...
02/07/2026

Happy 115th Birthday, President Reagan! 🎂🇺🇸

The Illinois State Society of DC had the honor of laying a wreath this afternoon at Reagan National Airport (DCA) in honor of our 40th president. A wonderful annual tradition to celebrate an iconic leader from the Great State of Illinois. 💐

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