About Us

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #1047 is a private social club which was founded in Gilberts, Illinois  in 2006. Prior to 2006, we were located in Elgin,  which opened in 1904. We have a yearly membership fee. We rely on our membership to make our club a success. We have events throughout the year which members donate their time to help be a success. Volunteering is FUN and a great way to meet members. We donate yearly to Shop with a Cop and a portion of the yearly dues goes to the Grand Aerie Charities.  We also help out other non-for profit organizations. Any member who has a suggestion for donating to a certain Charity, may bring a request in writing to the Trustees for them to discuss.

 We have a very delicious Dinner & Dance for our Members at Valentine's Day. Other events include Corn Beef Dinner on St. Patrick's Day, our Annual Family Picnic in July,  Annual Car & Motorcycle Show in August, our Annual Golf Outing in September and Cubs outing with bus transportation each September. Other monthly events include our Fun Trivia night which is on the last Friday of the Month, Halloween Party, Chili Cook-Off, Kentucky Derby, Superbowl Party, Member Christmas Party for Adults, and our Kids Christmas Party. Any children or grandchildren of members, under 12 receive a gift from Santa, Lunch and games included. Join us for Bears and Packers games with our famous Beer Sausage on Sundays.

We have a great area outside to sit and relax. Bring your cornhole bags or use ours (members only). All members must check with an Officer or Trustee to be certain the outside area is not rented out before planning to use the space.

 Check out our Gallery for some pictures!  

Host your next event with us in one of our upstairs banquet room, or in the lower level Aerie Room. Members do receive discounts on rooms after a 2 year period. Volunteering your time with us helps with this. You do not need to be a member to rent one of our spaces. Please see our banquet page for more information.

Every Wednesday we play Lightning. This is our version of Bingo. We start at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Occasionally we have a dinner special which starts at 5:30 P.M.  and price range is between $5.00 - $10.00.  We also have Bar food available; Burgers, Pizza, Chicken Wings,  Tenders, Fries, Onion Rings, TatorTots, Bob's Famous Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Great Cheese Curds & More.

**Club Hours**  

Monday: May 1 thru Nov 1       5:00-11:00 P.M.

Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.   Dinner starts @ 5:30 p.m. Lightning  starts 6:00 p.m.  

 Wednesday Public hours:  5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday:   Closed for Summer. Will reopen in the Fall.

Friday: 3:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.   Open to public 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. for FISH FRY     

                             Queen of Hearts Drawing at 8:30

Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.  Banquet rental times are different than club hours

Sunday:  11:00- 7:00 p.m.   Banquet rental times are different than club hours

 Our hours can change at any time. Banquet inquiries to view rooms require appointments. 

 Please call during inclement weather to see if we are open or for our current hours.  847-695-7919

 If you are interested in becoming a member, please email the club at foe1047@gmail.com.

 For new applicants, there is a $25.00 one time application fee. Yearly dues paid in May are $60.00.

Are you Current Military, Retired Military or a First responder? Your first year is free.

Check out our Facebook page at  Gilberts Eaglcs Club - FOE 1047 for upcoming events, food specials and pictures.

If you have any comments or suggestions to make this site easier to navigate, please direct them to our main email foe1047@gmail.com

Banquet info needed? eagles.banquets@gmail.com      Thank you for your interest!