USS Illinois Commissioning Committee

07/01/2016

Illinois Sparkling Co. created this special 786 blend honoring the USS ILLINOIS. Read more in a recent article in Martha Stewart.
http://www.marthastewart.com/1503729/american-sparkling-wines-4th-july #1503719

There's nothing more patriotic than opening a bottle of all-American sparkling wine this Independence Day. Read on for some of the best from across the nation.

02/22/2016

We are pleased to announce that the Illinois legislature has put our Committee on the Illinois income tax Form 1040, Schedule G, voluntary charitable contributions. If you are an Illinois taxpayer please consider checking The USS Illinois Commissioning Committee box. Thank you for all of your support.

02/19/2016

USS ILLINOIS Ship's Bell. Bell mount is done and going up tomorrow. First colors 0800 tomorrow, then we are In Service. 786 Fighting Illini!

11/26/2015

http://www.onlyoswego.com/2015/11/24/94244/oswego-area-families-bring-sailors-home-for-the-holiday

Nine sailors from the newly christened USS Illinois will spend Thanksgiving with local families.

10/27/2015

A Big 10 Illinois 'hello' and standing ovation as the USS ILLINOIS crew is recognized at the U Northwestern game in Chicago.

10/18/2015

Wheaton politician says name of new submarine, USS Illinois, 'a really big deal.'

10/11/2015

The USS ILLINOIS receives her christening by First Lady Michelle Obama. Truly a monumental day for the State of Illinois and the US Navy

10/08/2015

The USS ILLINOIS will be christened Saturday by her sponsor, First Lady Michelle Obama. Exciting times for the Navy as we get one step closer to having this state of the art ship join the fleet. If you are unable to join us, don't miss the action and watch it live!http://www.ebchristenings.com

09/23/2015

Crew of the USS ILLINOIS get a standing ovation at the University of Illinois/ Western Illinois game. Thank you U of I for hosting us

08/18/2015

USS ILLINOIS rock stars for the day! Ribbon cutting to open the Illinois State Fair with Illinois Gov. Rauner, up close with the Stanley Cup and Rocky Wirtz presents Capt Jess Porter and the crew with her own Blackhawks jersey! Illinois Proud!

08/15/2015

By invitation from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, USS ILLINOIS Capt. Jess Porter is Grand Marshal accompanied by Sailor of the Year EM 1 Elliott Martin, and LTJG Darin Hess in the Illinois Starlight Parade.

07/31/2015

Before she gets wet and ready for Christening, the USS ILLINOIS and her crew take one last opportunity to stand with her while dry!