The mission of the Rotary Club of Chicago is to promote ethical leadership, professional success and friendship among Club members through service in our community and around the world.

Rotary One meets every Tuesday at Noon at the Union League Club of Chicago 65 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604

Office Number: 312-372-3900

Emai: office@rotaryonelclub

The World's First Service Organization

The Rotary movement began right here in Chicago, in 1905, when a small group of businessmen formed a charitable organization dedicated to serving their community and fostering fellowship among members of the professional community.

Paul Harris, Silvester Schiele, Gustavus Loehr and Hiram Shorey organized their first meetings in each others' offices, switching off each meeting at a different office location. Thus the "Rotary" Club was born, only a few blocks from the Rotary Club of Chicago's current meeting place.

Today, the Rotary Club of Chicago boasts nearly 200 members who continue to meet on a weekly basis, a dedicated Foundation (the ROTARY/One Foundation, Inc.), a vibrant calendar of guest speakers, and strong participation in service projects both in Chicago and across the world, the Rotary Club of Chicago is carrying forward the traditions and values that were first founded here over 100 years ago.