Established 1844
Illinois, particularly Chicago, became a major center for Prince Hall Masonry in the Midwest, influencing regional development and community impact.
The Illinois Grand Lodge expanded Prince Hall Masonry into the Great Lakes region. Chicago became a significant hub for Prince Hall activity, with influential lodges and dynamic leadership. Illinois Masons were instrumental in establishing networks connecting eastern and western Prince Hall jurisdictions.
The Grand Lodge of Illinois operates as part of the greater Prince Hall Masonic structure, maintaining connections with Grand Lodges across the United States and internationally. As a Prince Hall jurisdiction, it upholds the principles established by Prince Hall and his successors.
Like all Prince Hall Grand Lodges, this jurisdiction is committed to community service, charitable work, education, and supporting the intellectual and moral development of its members and the communities they serve.
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