Illinois Chicago Mission
Mission leaders
Justin and Lindsey Wood
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 800 Waukegan Rd Ste 203, Glenview IL 60025, United States
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cold-winter · about 1001 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jul.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F / 0°C | 19°F / -7°C | 61 mm |
| Feb | 38°F / 3°C | 22°F / -6°C | 55 mm |
| Mar | 49°F / 9°C | 32°F / 0°C | 94 mm |
| Apr | 58°F / 14°C | 39°F / 4°C | 98 mm |
| May | 69°F / 21°C | 50°F / 10°C | 127 mm |
| Jun | 81°F / 27°C | 62°F / 16°C | 108 mm |
| Jul | 83°F / 28°C | 66°F / 19°C | 145 mm |
| Aug | 82°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 93 mm |
| Sep | 76°F / 25°C | 60°F / 16°C | 88 mm |
| Oct | 63°F / 17°C | 48°F / 9°C | 113 mm |
| Nov | 48°F / 9°C | 35°F / 2°C | 56 mm |
| Dec | 38°F / 3°C | 25°F / -4°C | 59 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Chicago Illinois Temple — Operating (August 9, 1985) · ~32 km
- Milwaukee Wisconsin Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · ~134 km
- Grand Rapids Michigan Temple — Under construction (7 December 2024) · ~204 km
- Indianapolis Indiana Temple — Operating (August 23, 2015) · ~263 km
The Church in Illinois
- Church Membership
- 58,832
- Stakes
- 12
- Congregations
- 121
- FamilySearch Centers
- 42
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1997
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Chicago and Nauvoo Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Chicago/Chicago West Mission (Fenn) Alumni Group
- Chicago Mission – Under President Neeley Group
- LDS Illinois Chicago Mission 2014 Facebook Group
- Chicago Mission- Pres. William Tanner 1986-89 Group
- Chicago Mission- Pres. Simmons (1983-86) Group
- Illinois Chicago Mission Facebook Group
- Illinois Chicago Mission Alumni Facebook Group
- Illinois Chicago Mission President Maddux Group
- Illinois-Chicago Mission, Darrel Welling Group
- Illinois Chicago Mission — President Cox Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources