Keep The Momentum Going!
2022 marks a year of change for the Basketball Museum of Illinois. We have accomplished more than ever during the past ten months, and our momentum continues.
Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park, IL.
Our all-new website brings our organization a modern design that educates and entertains visitors featuring an immersive 3D virtual museum experience. This is phase one of a multi-phase project, and new exhibits are currently in development. Visit the website to see the new look and learn about virtual exhibit sponsorship opportunities.
The TouchWall exhibit is an interactive experience where museum visitors navigate through the deep history of basketball in Illinois on a large reactive digital display with the touch of a finger. An additional feature of this exhibit allows visitors to interact with The Chuck Rolinski TouchWall Experience on their mobile device by scanning a QR code on the display. This exhibit will be installed at the Wintrust Sports Complex along with a dedication to Chuck and recognition of those who made this possible.
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50th-Anniversary Celebration of Title IX
On September 28, we had a wonderful 50th-anniversary celebration of Title IX with coaching icons educating and interacting with high school and college teams in Illinois at the Wintrust Sports Complex. You could travel all over the United States and not find more fitting speakers. - Thanks to a $10,000 gift for museum exhibits at the Wintrust Sports Complex. We unveiled our first exhibit paying tribute to notable figures in Illinois basketball and their contributions to civil rights and equality in sports. This installation spans three walls in the upper level of the building and was one of the highlights of the evening.
Leadership Academy
On November 9th, we hosted our first Leadership Academy at the Wintrust Sports Complex, benefitting 100 students from the Noble Academy of Chicago. Keynote speaker Arthur Lee started the day with a powerful message that inspired everyone in attendance. The full day of impactful programs included sessions conducted by Mike Eger, Marty Gaughan, and Ed Molitor that focused on goal setting, leadership, and developing skills that transfer from the basketball court to the board room. The day was a huge success, and we thank all of those who made it possible.
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Google For Non-Profits Approval
Our organization was approved by Google for Non-Profits. This program provides Google’s business services to the museum free of charge.
Community Impact Events
November 9 - Leadership Academy
October 19 - Quad Cities Historical Event
September 28 - Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration
September 11 - Collinsville Historical Event
April 30 - IBCA Hall of Fame Banquet
April 20 - IBCA Celebrates Coach Steve Goers
Sponsorship Grant Awarded from The Village of Bedford Park, IL
Our museum received a $20,000 sponsorship grant for community impact programs hosted at the Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park.