The Junior League of Chicago is pleased to announce that the Community Spirit Award—recognizing a member who goes above and beyond in her commitment to the JLC mission in the community—has been renamed the Colleen Gleason Community Spirit Award to honor JLC member Colleen Gleason, who passed away in 2020. The Award The Community Spirit Award is […]
The Early Years of the JLC: 1912-1942 In 1912, people flocked to the City of Chicago for jobs and adventure. But women were often left behind. Inspired by Jane Adams, Lucy McCormick Blair Linn and 12 friends formed the Junior League of Chicago to drive social change and help women. Their first project was to […]
110 Years of the JLC – The Countdown Begins The Junior League of Chicago was founded in 1912 by Lucy McCormick Blair Linn with the focus of bringing young women together to effectively address social issues in the city, bring about positive change, and to set an example for others about the importance of civic […]
Thank you to everyone who supported Perfect Pairings this year! The Junior League of Chicago held the event on Friday, October 29th at Greenhouse Loft to share the perfect beverage with the perfect bite food. We partnered with local and national vendors to offer our guests a full menu with the ability to try drinks […]
Get your little black dresses ready! The Junior League of Chicago (JLC) is preparing to host its 2nd annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI), from January 24 to January 28, 2022. JLC members will proudly outfit-repeat during a weeklong advocacy campaign to raise awareness of and funds to support the Junior League of Chicago’s commitment […]
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CHICAGO – September 3rd, 2019 – The Junior League of Chicago (JLC) received a $5,000 grant from the A. Montgomery Ward Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee, to support its community-based efforts at The Women’s Treatment Center (TWTC), which supports women who are recovering from addiction to rebuild their lives with their families and successfully re-enter the workforce. […]
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