Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Illinois

MCCCIL Conference

Join us for the MCCCIL Conference featuring guest speaker retired MajGen Jim Lukeman from the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Each participating organization will have 15 minutes to present current and future activities. Conference room with projector and 4 screens. Social to follow at the Base Golf Course Club House across Buckley Rd.

Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

Bowling for Vets

Bowling fundraiser for veterans organized by the CentralIL Leathernecks. Come out for a fun afternoon of bowling in support of our veterans in central Illinois.

Chicago Veterans Job Fair

Free veterans job fair hosted by DAV and RecruitMilitary. Connect with veteran-friendly employers, explore career opportunities, and meet Career Ownership Coach Sandra Sawyer from The Entrepreneur's Source. Open to all veterans, transitioning military, and military spouses.

CPMCL Vets 1st 20K March

20K for 20 lives per day. Route is ~13 miles along the Chicago lakefront. Team meets 0600 at Tattler American Legion; bus departs 0630 to 31st/Lake Shore Drive. For those who want to skip the 0600 meet, join at 31st/Lake Shore Drive beach parking lot at 0745. Food provided at the finish.

100% of proceeds support Rags of Honor, Road Home, and Vet Service Dogs. Organized by Chicago Police Marine Corps League, Det. 553.

Jeeps 4 Vets — Remember the 22 a Day in May

5th Annual Jeep Run — northern Illinois' largest — to support veterans and their families. Starts in Libertyville at 10:00 AM, departing at 11:30 AM to take over downtown Grayslake for the day! Customized Jeeps, raffle baskets, 50/50 cash raffle, food from local restaurants, and kids activities including face painting, scavenger hunt, and power wheels races.

Community food drive benefiting Crystal Lake and Grayslake food pantries — bring non-perishable food and household items. Organized by Veterans Path to Hope and Lake County Veterans and Family Services.

Chicago Veterans Ruck March

20-mile ruck march from Evanston down Sheridan to the Lake Shore Drive trail, south to Fullerton Avenue Beach, and back. Raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention and reducing mental health stigma. Opening ceremony at 8:30 AM, closing celebration at 4:30 PM.

Multiple registration tiers available including shirt, medal, and lunch packages. Parking at 525 Church St, Evanston. Organized by Chicago Veterans.

2026 Murph Challenge & Festival

Honoring fallen service members through fitness, remembrance, and community action. Inspired by the Hero WOD created for Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy. Official 2-person Murph Challenge format, opening ceremony with moment of silence and local hero recognition, live DJ, professional media coverage, 10+ veteran-owned vendors, and more.

A full-day Memorial Day experience for veterans, students, ROTC cadets, families, and supporters. Organized by Esprit Wellness Foundation.

Jackson/SALUTE, INC. Charity Golf Outing

The popular SALUTE, INC. Charity Golf Outing returns at Boulder Ridge Country Club, a premier private 27-hole course. This event traditionally sells out in a few weeks. Includes 18 holes with cart, Bloody Mary bar and breakfast, lunch and beverages on the course, post-golf reception with open bar and food buffet, raffle prizes, and live auction.

All proceeds support injured veterans, military members, and their families. Contact Laura at laura@saluteinc.org or call 847-359-8811. Organized by SALUTE, INC.

8th Annual Golf for the Marines

Annual golf tournament organized by the Marine Corps Association at Belmont Country Club. A great opportunity to network with Marines from across the country while supporting MCA programs.