Illinois District

There are 5 District Societies that make up the Illinois District.

Aurora Turners
Elgin Turn Verign
Eiche Turners
Lincoln Turners
American Turners Northwest Chicago

Northwest Turners

American Turners - Northwest Chicago

The Northwest Turners modern facility is located in Schiller Park Illinois. They have a very active membership and comprehensive award winning gymnastics program. Their 14,000 square foot operation includes ample space and unique features for both their membership and gymnasts, including a large foam filled and padded pit to increase speed of new skill development, as well as an optional carpeted foam volleyball floor for our fun and new Volleysoft program.

Some of their events and programs include:

Excellent Luncheons / Dinners
Seasonal and Special Event Parties
Banquet Hall Rentals w Full Service Bar and Dance Floor
Advanced Audio and Visual Systems
Texas Hold'em Fundraiser four times per year
Ladies Auxiliary, Baers, and Pioneers regular activities
Complete Girls and Boys Gymnastics Program from Tots to Teens

Visit our website at www.northwestturners.org for more information.

Lincoln Turners

A bit of Lincoln Turners history from the 1934 World's Fair (Above)

Lincoln Turners' mailing address is:

Lincoln Turners

c/o Ziss

4500 N. California Avenue

Chicago, IL 60625

Queries may also be sent electronically to:

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Google us on the web "lincoln turners" chicago.

Eiche Turners

Eiche is the German word for Oak. Oak symbolizing the strength of mind, the strength of body, and the strength of character we strive to instill in our youngsters. Eiche was most recently located in southwest suburban Tinley Park where we served the surrounding communities and endeavor to provide social, athletic and cultural opportunities to build “Sound Minds in Sound Bodies”.

Elgin Turners

We recognize the family group upon which the greatness of our country has been built and the harmonious education of the body and mind as the most important factors to preserve and perfect democracy. The American Turners endeavor to accomplish their purposes and promote their ideals through: A planned program of health and physical education for the development of a sound body; A planned program of cultural education for the development of a sound mind; A planned recreational and social program for all members of the family group and Participation in all worthy civic projects, both Local and National.

Visit our website at elginturners.org

Elgin Turners 16" Invitational Softball Tournament

1st weekend after the Labor Day in September every year

Elgin Turners will host's annual Softball Tournament. For information on entering a team in the competition contact Bill Genz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Don Banke at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

As usual volunteers are needed So look for the signup sheets at the hall.

Aurora Turners

From our earliest beginnings, in 1858, the Aurora Turners (a.k.a Turnverein Frisch-Auf) has been a place whose members could meet and share a common goal of friendship and lifestyle within our National motto with equal benefit for the masses and not just a privileged few. It has always been a place shared by the youth, the parents and the elder generations with activities scheduled to include all ages, male and female.

The diversity of activity is most apparent at the sports complex with a constant flurry of classes for various ages of our youth competing in physical activity of their choice with professional leadership and instruction. In summer months some of the activity shifts to the outdoor sports and our modern facilities make for pleasant family outings during softball, volleyball, soccer and bowling games in our pavilions and playground areas.

For more information visit our website at auroraturners.com.