Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Peoria | Bloomington-Normal | Champaign-Urbana | Decatur
In 1975, a group of women in Normal and Champaign, Illinois became interested in beginning a new chapter. On November 3, 1975, The Normal-Champaign Chapter was chartered. In April 1996 the chapter name was changed from the Normal-Champaign Chapter to The Central Illinois Chapter to accurately reflect its members and the following service areas: Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Charleston, Decatur, and Springfield.
Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
In 1975, a group of women in Normal and Champaign, Illinois became interested in beginning a new chapter. On November 3, 1975, The Normal-Champaign Chapter was chartered. In April, 1996 the chapter name was changed from the Normal-Champaign Chapter to The Central Illinois Chapter to accurately reflect its members and the following service areas: Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Charleston, Decatur, and Springfield.
ABOUT US
The Links, Incorporated are influential decision-makers, opinion leaders, and distinguished achievers who are committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.
MISSION
Our mission is to engage in educational, civic, and intercultural activities that enrich the lives of communities we live. Our core values are friendship, integrity, honesty, service, commitment, family relationships, and respect for self and others.
SERVICE
The cornerstone of our service is our five programming facets — Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. Programs and initiatives address the needs of underserved communities.
ABOUT US
The Links, Incorporated are influential decision-makers, opinion leaders, and distinguished achievers who are committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.
MISSION
Our mission is to engage in educational, civic, and intercultural activities that enrich the lives of communities we live. Our core values are friendship, integrity, honesty, service, commitment, family relationships, and respect for self and others.
SERVICE
The cornerstone of our service is our five programming facets — Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. Programs and initiatives address the needs of underserved communities.
“Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service”
“Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service”
2022 Scholarships
Congratulations to our fourteen 2022 “Students of Distinction” Scholarship Recipients from Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Peoria Illinois!
Chronic Kidney Disease disproportionately impacts Black communities. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans. Let’s pledge to take better care of our hearts and our kidneys.
2022 Scholarships
Congratulations to our fourteen 2022 “Students of Distinction” Scholarship Recipients from Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Peoria Illinois!
Chronic Kidney Disease disproportionately impacts Black communities. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans. Let’s pledge to take better care of our hearts and our kidneys.