Local Chapters
Libertarians meet in Chapters throughout Illinois. Contact any of the Chapter leaders below to learn more about any Chapter.
Student organizations are being formed in a number of Illinois colleges and universities. See our Join, Students page for details.
For Chapter building and outreach materials, see our Leader Resources.
Bond-Fayette County Libertarians
Meetings: 420 W. Gallatin St. (next to the Sunshine House Health Food Store) in Vandalia
When: The third Thursday of each month. Dinner/socializing starts at 6 p.m. followed by the business meeting/guest speaker at 6:30.
Contact: Nathan Dothanger, (618) 339-5966, ndothager@hotmail.com
Mail: 515 W. Main, Greenville, IL 62246
Website: libertarian.meetup.com/316
Carroll County Libertarians
Meetings: Carroll County Court House, 301 North Main Street, Mount Carroll
When: The 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Contact: Steven Kruzek, 815-493-4214, stevenkruzek@yahoo.com
Mail: 327 E Locust Street, Lanark, IL 61046
Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/lpofcc
Champaign County Libertarian Party
Meetings: Urbana Free Library in the Auditorium, Urbana
When: The second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
Contact: Dianna Visek, (217) 367-5027, chair@lpchampaign.org
Website: www.lpchampaign.org
DeKalb Libertarians - Now Forming!
Meetings: Blackstone Restaurant, 1262 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
Contact: Michael Fogelsanger, (815) 899-2351, mike60178@comcast.net
Mail: P.O. Box 551, Sycamore, IL 60178-0551
Website: www.meetup.com/lpdekalb
DuPage Libertarians
Meetings: Wheaton Park District (1777 S. Blanchard Street) in the Atten Room (ask the front desk for directions or just go up the stairs and look)
When: The third Tuesday of every month from 7 - 8:30
Contact: Josh Hanson, (630) 200-9527, DuPageLibertarians@gmail.com
Website: DuPageLibertarians.org
Fox Valley Libertarian Party (Kane County)
Meetings: Diamond Jim's Gas Grill, 325 Meier Avenue (corner of Meier & Barrington) in East Dundee
When: The last Wednesday of every month. 7 p.m. is optional social hour; the business meeting starts at 8 p.m.
Contact: Julie Fox, 847-528-1126, juliefox@fvlp.org
Website: www.fvlp.org
Kankakee Libertarians - Now Forming!
Meetings: Aurelio's Pizza
Contact: Michael Leheney, (217) 390-6243, k3libertarians@gmail.com to get involved in this forming chapter.
The Libertarian Party of Chicago (LPC)
Meetings: Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago
When: The 1st Tuesday of the month. Business meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and usually runs an hour, with attendees staying to socialize after.
Contact: Ed Rutledge, (877) LPC-VOTE, Chair@LPChicago.org
Mail: P.O. Box 1746, Chicago, IL 60690
Website: libertarian.meetup.com/360/, www.lpchicago.org
Libertarian Party of Lake County (LPLC) Re-forming!
Meetings: TBD
Contact: Damon Dillon, membership@lpillinois.org
McHenry County Libertarian Party (MCLP)
Meetings: Coleman and Company Tavern and Grill, 823 Lake Avenue in Woodstock
When: The second Thursday of the month. We gather at 7:00 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: David Brady, (877) 256-2577, info@lpmchenry.org
Mail: P.O. Box 264, Woodstock, IL 60098
Website: www.lpmchenry.org, www.meetup.com/lpmchenry
McLean Libertarians (McLean, Dewitt, Ford, Livingston, Logan, Platt, and Woodford)
Meetings: Da Bar, 1504 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington (between BMW and Toyota)
When: First Wednesday of every month. Social @ 6:30 p.m., Freedom on Tap @ 7, and the Membership Meeting from 8 to 8:30.
Contact: Lupe Diaz, Chair (309) 287-8914, mcleancountylp@yahoo.com
Mail: McLean County LP, PO Box 5285, Bloomington, IL 61702-5285
Website: www.McLeanCountyLP.org
Metro East Libertarians - MEL (East St. Louis area: Jersey, Madison, and St. Clair)
Meetings: Papa Vito's, 102 W State Street in O'Fallon
When: The 3rd Monday of every month at 7 p.m.
Contact: Steve Hellin, (618) 670-3235, steve.hellin@yahoo.com
More info: Facebook page | Meetup group | Mailing list
Metro-Lakeland Libertarians (Jackson & Williamson)
Meetings: Energy Park on Front Street in Energy
When: The first Saturday of every month at noon
Contact: Jason Dodson, (618) 364-7574, jasondodson_inc@yahoo.com
Website: groups.myspace.com/illinoisforliberty
Peoria Libertarians (Tazwell) Now Forming!
Meetings: TBD
Contact: Fred Dirkse, (309) 680-5600, fred@oicgroup.net
Rockford Area Libertarians (includes Ogle, Boone, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties)
Meetings: Villa Di Roma Restaurant, Harrison Ave. & 11th St, Rockford
When: The first Thursday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. You are welcome to come early for dutch treat dinner and conversation.
Contact: David Kelley, (815) 874-6345
Mail: P.O.Box 8257, Rockford, IL 61126
Stephenson Libertarians - Now Forming!
Meetings: Larz Chicken Shack, 116 S. Adams St. in Freeport
Contact: Lisa Groeling, (815) 275-7154, gnileorg@aeroinc.net
Mail: P.O. Box 478, Freeport, IL 61032
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