Currently, there are five chapters and divisions. Please contact the chapter nearest you for further information.

The following list includes contact information, meeting times and locations for all the NFBI chapters. To make corrections or clarifications to this information, please contact the webmaster at webmaster@nfbofillinois.org.

At Large Chapter – Statewide

David Meyer, President
Phone: 708-606-7091
Email: datemeyer@mysero.net
1st Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm
Zoom Conference Call

• Register Online ($2 Yearly Membership Dues)
• At-Large Pamphlet (Rich Text Format)
•  At Large Chapter Constitution (Ratified October 5, 2012) (Word Format)

Chicago Chapter – Cook County & surrounding areas

Denise Avant, President
Phone: 773-991-8050
Email: chicago.president@nfbofillinois.org

The Chicago Chapter meets at 1 PM over Zoom and in-person at T.G. I. Friday’s , 153 E. Erie St. in Chicago on the second Saturday of every month. We are working to secure a new in-person location and ask you to e-mail Chicago.president@nfbofillinois.org or subscribe to our Illinois e-mail lists for the most up-to-date information about meeting time and location. Meetings are held monthly, except for July and October. Also, please note that Our December meeting will start at noon, followed by the Chicago chapter auction. All are invited to attend.

In-person Location:
T.G.I. Friday’s
153 E. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Virtual Location:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/3123438396?pwd=ZFVJeW8zZDNrV0p0RmpWME83Zm85UT09
Meeting ID: 312 343 8396

One tap mobile:
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+13126266799,,3123438396#,,,,*6324# US (Chicago)

• Chicago Chapter’s Read-A-Thon (HTML)
• Chicago Chapter’s Read-A-Thon (Word Document)
• 2024 Chicago Chapter Bowling Fundraiser Entry Form (HTML)

Four Rivers Chapter – St. Clair County & surrounding areas

Brian Sumner, President
Phone: 618-236-6310
Email: colaboy1965@gmail.com
The Four Rivers chapter meets virtually on Zoom. Contact Brian Sumner for up-to-date information about the next meeting date and time.

Illinois Association of Blind Merchants (IABM) – statewide

Ed Birmingham, President
Phone: 708-334-3243
Email: ebirm18@wowway.com

Illinois Association of Blind Students (IABS) – statewide)

Teresa Fabre, President
Phone: 312-825-2555
Email: tere.fabre91@gmail.com
2nd Sunday of each month at 7 PM
Zoom Conference Call
Listserv: https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/iabs-talk_nfbnet.org
Click here to learn more about the Illinois Association of Blind Students (IABS)