Resources

Hilton Lodge No. 1143 and Illinois Freemasonry has multiple resources available to the community and to members, their widows, orphans and families.

Event Space & Kitchen Rental

Hilton Lodge No. 1143 has a great budget friendly option ($100 per 4 Hour average) for your event needs. With seating for 75+ people, large parking lot and outdoor space food serving area, kitchen and food prep area, fooseball and pool table. We would be happy to host your next event.

Charities

The Grand Lodge of Illinois A.F. & A.M. oversees statewide charitable initiatives on behalf of its members. Illinois Freemasons work together through the Grand Lodge to support life-changing programs that serve children, our Brothers, and families in need. In FY2025, our charities.

• Supported over 550 people through the Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS)

• Raised over $1.9M for members of the Illinois Masonic community in need

• Gave 55 scholarships given to aspiring students from IMOS and the Illinois Children’s Assistance Program (IMCAP)

• and more!

Scholarships

As Freemasons, we strive to always further our knowledge to better understand our place in the universe and become better men. That’s why each year, Illinois Freemasons award Masons and non-Masons alike scholarships to support attaining higher education. We aim to help individuals better themselves through the pursuit of knowledge.

Find more information on the various scholarships and how you can apply at the links below.

Community Development

The Community Development Comity is responsible for planning and outreach. We work with the Chamber of Commerce, local Government, and businesses to lay the cornerstones of the community. We work to ensure that our public meals, fundraisers and outreach meets the needs of our community, lodge and Illinois Freemasonry and is in compliance with all applicable regulations. We also provide guidance to help residents and businesses with their event space needs and general community outreach.

Below, you’ll find all the forms and documents you may need in one place, including secretary resources, district and general forms, charity documents, and more.

Library & History

Discover the centuries-long history of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

Since the middle of the 19th century, Masonic historians have sought the movement’s origins in a series of ancient documents known as the Old Charges, dating from the Regius Poem in 1425 to the beginning of the 18th century. The Old Charges include rules and regulations for training operative stonemasons in the guilds of Medieval times.

Illinois Freemasonry Leadership

Meet the men behind our great organization. Every year, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, and Committees oversee the operations of the Grand Lodge of Illinois A. F. & A. M. and our charities. These leaders play an essential role in supporting our fraternity and its activities in communities throughout the state.

Discover Other Masonic Organizations

The journey of Freemasonry begins in the Blue Lodge, where members receive the first three Degrees in Masonry: Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason. When a man becomes a Master Mason, he achieves the highest degree in the brotherhood. But he also gains access to the next chapter of his Masonic journey, one that includes many potential paths.

There are a number of wonderful appendant Masonic bodies that are available to Master Masons in Illinois and their families. The Grand Lodge of Illinois A. F. & A. M. is proud to be affiliated with the following organizations.