• Eighth Annual Best Buddies Illinois Gala
• The Best Buddies Illinois Gala, held on November 22, 2013, was a huge success for the agency. Jack Lavin, former Chief of Staff to the Governor, was honored and it was hosted by prominent Chicago couple, Jay and Colleen Doherty...

• Students Can Become “Best Buddies”
• Advisors Karen Schulz and Valerie Mauritz discuss how the Best Buddies program at Glenbard East High School has positively impacted the students involved in the chapter...

• 70 Runners run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Best
• Best Buddies Illinois had its largest team to date compete in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon...

• Citizens Holiday Zoo Crew
• Sixty Citizens participants braved the winter cold and enjoyed the Holiday lights at the Brookfield Zoo...

• Meet Sheila and Jess - Established Citizen Buddies
• Sheila and Jess have been matched in the Best Buddies Illinois Citizens Program for almost three years. They are wonderful representation of true Best Buddies friends...

• Uplift High School, Metea Valley High School and Bloomington Library Host Local Leadership Training Days
• Student leaders and advisors from across Illinois attended Local Leadership Training Days at Uplift High School, Metea Valley High School, and Bloomington Library to train Illinois’ student leaders...

• 2014 Best Buddies Friendship Walk
• The Friendship Walk is the latest and greatest life-changing movement created by Best Buddies. JOIN US!

• Looking For Volunteers
• Do you want a flexible, easy, & fun volunteer opportunity? Check out our Adult Friendship Program – Citizens!

• Give the Greatest Gift of all: Friendship
• Looking for a great volunteer opportunity thats flexible, easy, and fun?