Grand Lodge 2024: A Retrospective
The Grand Lodge Banquet starts off with the introduction of the Grand Lodge officers, elected and appointed, and their ladies. I was lucky enough to capture that short series of introductions as a video.
AF&AM Illinois
The Grand Lodge of Illinois. This is a complete list of Grand Lodge related posts. It generally does not include posts of constituent bodies, nor areas or districts, although events like lodge rededications or official visits may appear here as well as for the individual lodges involved.
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Herb Lindberg Memorial Photo Collection
We mourn the loss of Brother Herbert John Lindberg and offer this photographic tribute to his memory and long service to the Masonic fraternity.
Masonic Stories Celebrate 100 Years of Argo-Summit Freemasonry
Argo-Summit Lodge No. 1133 is known for its larger-than-life spirit of brotherhood and fellowship, and also for its modest and narrow lodge hall. Since floor space was at a premium, a different solution had to be discovered.
Poseidon Lodge No. 1184 Conducts Funeral Ceremony for Bro. Elias Linares-Gutierrez
At the request of Bro. Linares's family, Poseidon Lodge No. 1184 conducted a Masonic Funeral Ceremony to honor the memory of their departed Brother. The ceremony was conducted at the Jefferson Park Masonic Temple, on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Horicon Lodge No. 244 Rededication
In the town of Rochelle Illinois, one-hundred years and one day in the past, The Rochelle Masonic Temple cornerstone was laid. We marked that occasion with a rededication ceremony.
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Confers Second Degree and Third Degree on Two Occasions
Hespeeria Lodge no. 411 conferred the Second and Third Degrees in Freemasonry on two recent occasions.
Masonic Family Health Foundation Annual Review
On the agenda was an informative session that provided attendees with an overview of operations, the state of the Foundation at the close of the current year, and some detailed insights into the funding and beneficiaries of Foundation grants, assistance and programs.
Junior Grand Warden's Reception
Over two-hundred Masons and their Ladies and guests gathered to celebrate R.W. Brother Desario as he advances through the Grand Line of officers toward the Grand East.
Forty-first Academic Bowl Photos Available
Photos of the forty-first annual Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl are available for viewing and downloading.
Grand Lodge Officers Present Programs, Answer Questions at Joliet Town Hall
With over one-hundred Masons in attendance Grand Lodge officers covered programs as diverse as Lodge Officers Competition, Grandmaster's Award of Excellence, and Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS).
Coming soon
My plan to make it easier for Brethren, family and friends to access and download the photos I take at the numerous events I attend.