Make-A-Wish Illinois Chapter

Our Mission

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength and joy. Since 1985, the Foundation has granted more than 8,000 wishes in Illinois.

Since 1985, more than 8,000 wishes have been granted in Illinois.

Our Partners

Featured Event

Le'Troy

New Room Brings Smiles

Community volunteers create a special space for boy to heal.

Let Him Eat Cake

Make-A-WIsh volunteers give Zachary a send-off party he'll never forget.

I Wish For A Piano With Pedals

Geneseo girl enjoys tickling the ivories on her state-of-the-art piano.

Suiting Up With The Pros

Football-loving six-year-old experiences a dream come true when he visits Bears Training Camp.

A Wild Wish

Exotic animals have always fascinated Sarah. This bright girl from Peoria was granted her wish to visit the famous wild animal parks on the west coast.

Frequent Flier Miles Needed

DONATE MILES HERELast year, hundreds of Illinois children with life-threatening medical conditions realized a...

Now on FACEBOOK

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Team Make-A-Wish: Chicago Marathon

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois will once again be fielding a team to run...

Wish Families consistently rate their experience with the Foundation as highly positive, with a 99% quality rating from Wish Families.

Thank you to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia for the donation of the website design.

Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia