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All "GA Only" meetings on this list are "Closed Meetings" unless indicated as an "Open GA Meeting."
"Closed Meeting" = Only those with a gambling problem, or those who think they may have a gambling problem, and have a desire to stop gambling, may attend and participate
"Open GA Meeting" = Spouses, family, friends and allies of GA are welcome to attend and observe the GA meeting
"Combined Meeting" = Members of Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon meetings come together to hold a meeting. New members of either group are also welcome at the combined meetings. Please check the Member Page for any meeting changes due to holiday, facility issues, etc.
Link to General Guidelines regarding attending Gamblers Anonymous meetings.
Video Guidelines for meetings meeting regularly on Zoom. --If there are suggestions to be added to these guidelines, please email donnatrustee@gachicago.org.
Printable Meeting List [Updated 06/16/2023]
Sunday Meetings
Elgin 4:00pm
St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church
36W957 Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123 [Map]
Church is on Highland Avenue just east of Randall Road
Open GA Meeting
3rd Sunday is a step meeting
Meeting is in the basement
Elk Grove 5:00pm
Alexian Brothers Hospital
800 Biesterfield Rd.
Elk Grove Village, IL [Map]
Contact: Mark N 847-899-5078
Enter Entrance 8 East Tower, Kennedy Conference Center room 4
Open GA Meeting
Naperville 6:00pm
West Suburban Fellowship Club
710 E. Ogden Ave
Naperville, IL 60563 [Map]
Contact: Sharyn E 630-272-4656
Suite 430 / Meeting room #2
Drive around back of office complex, cross courtyard. Meeting room is to the right of the front door (not large meeting room)
GA only
Topic meeting, 1st and 3rd Sunday, therapy meeting, 2nd Sunday, step meeting, 4th Sunday, open speaker meeting, 5th Sunday
Evanston 7:00pm
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Meeting ID: 827 4009 3085
Passcode: 017012
Open GA meeting
Step meeting 1st Sunday
Chicago 7:00pm
St Gertrude Church
6214 N. Glenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660 [Map]
Contact: Steven G 847-343-9170
There is a parking lot at the north end of the building. We can use it.
Open Meeting
GA, Gam Anon, family, friends and students welcomed
Champaign-Urbana 7:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
1719 South Prospect Ave,
Champaign, IL 61820 [Map]
Room 1
Open GA meeting
Monday Meetings
South Holland 11:30am
Christ Community Church
1151 E. 170th Street
South Holland, IL 60473 [Map]
Contact: Sue B 708-891-5252
GA only
Chicago 6:30pm
Our Lady of the Holy Family Parish
Notre Dame de Chicago
1334 W. Flournoy St.
Chicago, IL 60607 [Map]
Contact: Jimmy M (312) 217-7441
Meeting will take place in the basement. Parking is to the left of the church
Open GA meeting
Comment meeting
Step meeting 1st Monday
Open every Monday, even on holidays
Loves Park 6:30 pm
Javon Beau Hospital
8201 E. Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114 [Map]
Contact: Mike H 815-608-2619 or Ella W 815-904-5634
Enter at east end of building (1st floor) and proceed to basement to Room 2B. Masks required coming and going, but not while in conference room
Open GA meeting
Peoria 7:00pm
Memorial Christian Church
2507 W. Newman Parkway
Peoria, IL 61604 [Map]
Corner of Sterling Ave and Newman Pkwy
GA Only
Arlington Heights 7:00pm
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Meeting ID: 861 0612 4014
Passcode: 247 891
Call-in number: 312-626-6799
Open GA Meeting
Cross Comment Meeting
Step Meeting 3rd Monday
Naperville 7:00pm
River Glen Presbyterian Church
1140 Raymond Dr. Room 110
Naperville, IL 60563 [Map]
Contact: Dale T 815-570-1746
Entrance to the church, middle door across the bridge and then downstairs to room 110
GA Only
Step Meeting 1st Monday, topic meeting 2nd Monday, open meeting last Monday of the month
Highland, IN 6:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
8722 Delaware Street
Highland, IN 46322 [Map]
Contact: Dan W 219-484-1451
Meeting outside, weather permitting, otherwise indoors
GA open meeting
Joliet 7:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
805 Western Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435 [Map]
This meeting will be closed on September 4 in observance of Labor Day.
Contact: Tom L 815-342-6896
Located on Raynor and Western Avenue
Room is on second floor
GA Only
Step meeting 1st Monday, topic/discussion open meeting 3rd Monday
Lisle 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
1101 Kimberly Way
Lisle, IL 60532 [Map]
Contact: Sue M (630) 253-0735
Use east parking lot entrance. Go down the stairs, turn right, all the way to the back room on the right
GA only
Women preferred
Step Meeting 1st Monday, Therapy meeting 2nd Monday, topic meeting 3rd Monday, therapy meeting 4th & 5th Monday
Oak Lawn 7:30pm
Pilgrim Faith Church
9411 S. 51st Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 [Map]
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE
ZOOM Login Information:
Meeting ID: 821 155 2357
Passcode: 92839
GA only
Comment meeting
Tuesday Meetings
Palatine 11:00am
Good News In the Neighborhood Church
312 E Wood St,
Palatine, IL 60067 [Map]
Contact: Dianna R 847-757-5040
Use parking lot "Children's Entrance" on west side. Room is downstairs (turn right to basement mural wall door)
GA only
Step meeting 2nd Tuesday, open meeting 3rd Tuesday
Chicago Northwest 7:00pm
Edison Park Lutheran Church
6626 N. Oliphant Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631 [Map]
Meets in lower level
Open GA meeting
Therapy meeting
Step meeting last Tuesday of month
Chicago South 7:00pm
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Meeting ID is: 848 999 9690
Passcode: 822892
For audio only: Dial 312-626-6799
GA only
Last Tuesday of the month is an open meeting
Algonquin 7:00pm
Christ United Methodist Church
9009 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102 [Map]
Contact: Phil S 630-267-3465
Just west of Square Barn Road.
GA & Gam-Anon combined
Step meeting 1st Thursday.
Bloomingdale 7:30 pm
Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
261 W. Army Trail Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 [Map]
Contact: Mark M (630) 209-9915
Intersection of Wall Street and Army Trail.
Meeting is in the basement.
Step meeting 2nd Tuesday.
Wednesday Meetings
Burbank 10:00am
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
8607 S. Narragansett Ave.
Burbank, IL 60459 [Map]
Contact: John O 708-715-9639
Lower level left of the elevator
GA only
Step meeting
Hoffman Estates 7:00pm
Contact: Tom H 630-650-6748
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Meeting ID: 689 969 167
Passcode: 037294
Call-in number is: 312-626-6799
GA Literature Discussion
Step Literature 1st Wednesday
Aurora 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Contact: Paul A 630-337-5815
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Meeting ID: 3456845652
Passcode: FMF0VX (IT IS A ZERO)
Call-in number is: 312-626-6799
Open meetings first and last Wednesdays
Bloomington/Normal 7:00pm - 8:00pm
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
1920 E. Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL Normal, IL 61701 [Map]
Rectory building behind the church.
Enter through rear door off parking lot.
Open GA meeting.
Downers Grove 7:00 pm
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Meeting ID: 432 022 954
Call-in number is: 312-626-6799
Open GA meeting.
Topic discussion.
3rd Wed is step/discussion meeting.
Deerfield 7:30pm
Kingswood United Methodist Church
600 Deerfield Road
Deerfield, IL 60015 [Map]
Contact: Joe L 1-312-720-7774
Park in the lot on the corner of Rosemary Terrace and Deerfield Road. Use entrance on Rosemary Terrace. Meeting is in basement.
GA only.
Step meeting 3rd Wednesday.
Oak Park 7:00pm
The Grateful House
412 S. Wesley Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302 [Map]
Looks like a private residence.
GA only.
North Shore ZOOM Meeting 7:30pm CST
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
ZOOM MEETING ID: 863 3657 9170
Call in Number: 312-626-6799
Wednesday Night Conference Call Meeting 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Central time)
Open to ALL
The system will open at 15 minutes before in an open forum
This is a network-based number in Iowa. Be aware of the toll charges you may be responsible for if your phone is
not under an unlimited calling plan. There is no toll-free access to any of the telephone meeting conference calls.
The dial in number is 1-267-807-9601
The conference ID is 9131957#
If anyone needs support or wishes to help those who need support you can email such request to
Wed9pmConf@trusteewebsite.com
More information on this particular meeting is available at:
http://trusteewebsite.com/wednesday-9-pm-conference-call
Thursday Meetings
Rockton 6:30pm
Old Stone Church
101 E. Union St.
Rockton, IL, 61072 [Map]
Conference Room, upstairs. Use north door to enter church
Peoria 7:00pm
Memorial Christian Church
2507 W. Newman Parkway
Peoria, IL 61604 [Map]
Corner of Sterling Ave and Newman Pkwy
GA only
Algonquin 7:00pm
Christ United Methodist Church
9009 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102 [Map]
Contact: Phil S 630-267-3465
Just west of Square Barn Road
GA & Gam-Anon combined
Step meeting 1st Thursday
Gurnee 6:30
Weckler and Associates
68 Ambrogio Dr
Gurnee, IL 60031 [Map]
In person EVERY Thursday
Call-in Option is also available:
Phone: (605) 562-8401
Passcode: 8424952
Lisle 7:00pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
1101 Kimberly Way
Lisle, IL 60532 [Map]
Contact Paul A 630-337-5815
Use east parking lot entrance. Go down the stairs, turn right, all the way to the back room on the right, Room 131. Meeting is on lower level inside from 7:00 to 8:15 pm (masks optional)
GA with GAM-ANON welcome. 1st Thursday - topic, 2nd Thursday - combined/open meeting, 3rd Thursday - step meeting, 4th and 5th Thursday - therapy
Kankakee 7:00pm
Riverside Medical Center
350 N. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL 60901 [Map]
Room C off cafeteria
GA only
St. Charles 6:30pm
Hosanna! Lutheran Church ROOM 404
36W925 Red Gate Road
St. Charles, IL 60175 [Map]
Corner of Randall and Red Gate Rd
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE AT 6:30pm
ZOOM Login Information
Meeting ID: 265 508 647
Passcode: 093021
Call-in number is: 312-626-6799
Open GA meeting.
Step meeting 1st Thursday.
Elk Grove Village 7:00pm
St. Nicholas Church
1072 Ridge Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 [Map]
Contact Eileen Z 847-921-1860
North of Devon
GA only
Comment meeting
Orland Park 7:30pm
All Saints Lutheran Church
13350 South Lagrange Road
Orland , IL 60462 [Map]
Contact: Dewayne T (708) 289-8880
GA only
Step/ comment meeting
Discussion meeting 1st Thursday, gender segregated 4th Thursday, speaker meeting 5th Thursday
Chicago 7:30PM
St. John’s Episcopal Church
3857 N. Kostner
Chicago, IL 60641
Contact is Allen H. 312-316-0210
Enter thru the door on Byron street.
Meeting in Vestry office. 2nd floor
Burbank 7:30pm
ZOOM MEETING IS SIMULTANEOUS
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
8607 S. Narragansett Ave.
Burbank, IL 60459 [Map]
Contact Dustin G. 708-207-1180
Located in the basement
Zoom meeting runs along with live meeting
Meeting ID's change regularly
Contact Dustin G. for updates
GA only
Gender segregated 1st Thursday, step meeting 3rd Thursday
Downers Grove 6:30pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4501 Main St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515 [Map]
Contact Anne K if you have questions: (630)740-3800 (call or text).
Doors unlocked at 6:15pm and lock and 6:45pm. Please use the south door to enter. There is NO smoking on church property and no food is allowed
Open GA meeting
Discussion meeting
Friday Meetings
Chicago 12:30pm
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
5859 N Moody Ave
Chicago, IL 60646 [Map]
Contact: Dave M (773) 266-5030
Enter stairwell to basement. West side of building (school Gym) look for signs. Park on street
Open meeting
Hinsdale 6:30am
Contact: Bob D 630-817-1229
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Zoom conference call meeting at 6:30 am
Meeting ID is: 454 726 0965
Buffalo Grove 7:00pm
50 1/2 Raupp Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 [Map]
Youth Center Building (small detached building behind Village Hall)
GA & Gam-Anon Combined Meeting
Topic meeting Last Friday of the month
Bolingbrook 7:00pm
Friendship United Methodist Church, Choir Room
305 East Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 [Map]
Contact: Doug K 630-774-6753
West of 355 - East of Route 53. Parking in back, use far left door. Meeting room is straight ahead, first door on your left.
GA Only
Step Meeting 2nd & 4th Fridays
Steps do not follow calendar month
Weekly Therapy
Ottawa 7:00pm **New Meeting beginning September 15**
First Baptist Church of Ottawa
103 W. McKinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350 [Map]
Saturday Meetings
Park Ridge 8:00 am
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
Contact: John L 708-670-1484
ZOOM Login Information:
Call-in number is: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID is: 962 834 550
Passcode: 898391
GA Only
GA Literature Discussion
Downers Grove 9:00am
ZOOM MEETING AVAILABLE ONLY
ZOOM Login Information:
Call-in number is: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 858 0343 8380
Password: 691260516
Readings and Q & A focused on new members
Downers Grove 9:00am **New Meeting Beginning July 29th**
St. Luke Church
5235 Fairview Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515 [Map]
Contact: Anne K (630) 740-3800 or akilcoyne789@gmail.com
GA Closed Meeting - No Comment Meeting
1st and 3rd Saturdays - Topic meeting (leads taken from GA Red Book, Blue Book, Yellow Combo Book or Towards/Beyond 90 Days)
2nd and 4th Saturdays - Step Meeting
5th Saturday (if applicable) - Speaker Meeting
GA Members Only. Those attending their first GA meeting will meet separately for a mini-first step meeting with a small group of GA members, go over beginner's packet, and answer questions for the newcomer.
Schaumburg 9:00am
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
1800 S. Rodenburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193 [Map]
Park in lot across the street at the southeast corner of Rodenberg Road and Irving Park Road. Meeting is on 2nd floor in the room at the top of the stairs on the left hand side.
Open Meeting
Therapies (sharing), followed by discussion
Step Meeting 2nd Saturday of the month
Cherry Valley 9:00am
Cherry Valley United Methodist Church
112 S. Cherry Street
Cherry Valley, IL 61016 [Map]
Contact: Nancy (815) 484-3375
Just outside of Rockford, IL.
Open GA Meeting
Forest Park 9:30am
Hannah House
607 Hannah Ave.
Forest Park, IL 60130 [Map]
Contact: Luke W (630)730-3521
Meeting is in the basement. Enter through the gate and go to the basement door on the south side of the building.
Open GA Meeting
Step Meeting 1st Saturday
Topic/Discussion 3rd Saturday