Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago

10/15/2026

Here is some good information about one of our three charities!

It's Dyslexia Awareness Month and with that we thought you might be curious about what actually happens during a tutoring session at Children's Dyslexia Centers.

Each session runs about 55 minutes, and while every lesson is tailored to the child, most include a few familiar parts:

▪️A review of concepts the child has already learned
▪️Multisensory practice that engages seeing, hearing, and hands-on activity
▪️An introduction to a new skill or concept
▪️Guided reading and spelling practice
▪️A chance to apply new skills in writing, with feedback right away

Tutors adjust the pace as they go based on how each child responds, and progress is formally checked along the way. Most children attend our program for about two years.

If you think your child may have dyslexia, the first step is a formal evaluation, which a child's school or a qualified professional such as a licensed psychologist can often provide. From there, your nearest center can share what enrollment looks like.

Learn more about how our program works at childrensdyslexiacenters.org/get-help/how-tutoring-works. If you'd like to learn about becoming a tutor in our Chicagoland centers, check out our site at chicagodyslexia.org/tutor/

10/14/2026

We are so excited to see our new Children’s Dyslexia Center opening on the Waubonsee Community College Campus in Aurora! Special thanks to all those that made this happen!

10/14/2026

Was there a 6th degree practice? This little serpent came into the VOC yesterday.

10/08/2026

Our Valley’s very own Reuben Owens! Check out the article!

He joined Freemasonry in 2007. Years later, RWB Reuben Owens now chairs the Grand Lodge of Illinois A.F. & A.M.'s Board of Grand Examiners, the committee responsible for keeping Masonic ritual instruction across the state true to form.

We sat down with him to talk about the moment ritual became his calling, what separates memorizing from learning, and the mentor who shaped him into the instructor he is today.

Read the full conversation at the link in the comments.

10/02/2026

Thank you to all that joined us tonight as we held a feast for the celebration of Tishri!

10/01/2026

Thanks to the Grand Lodge, the dedication is official! Lombard Lodge has presented this historic monument at the Valley of Chicago. Come on by!

09/23/2026

It's a golf themed week! Your VOC Officers met at Top Golf for an evening of brotherhood and membership planning.

09/22/2026

Fun times attending the PGA Practice Day #1 at Medinah CC with Scottish Rite Members!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember September 11, 2001—the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the first responders, military members, and others who answered the call in the days, months, and years that followed.

To honor their bravery and sacrifice, the four Scottish Rite jurisdictions — Scottish Rite, NMJ, Scottish Rite Freemasonry, The United Supreme Council 33º AASR Southern Jurisdiction-PHA. The United Supreme Council - AASR - PHA - Northern Jurisdiction, USA, — made a $169,224 donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

All of us, as Scottish Rite Brothers, made it possible.

This gift directly supports America's fallen first responders, Gold Star families, and catastrophically injured military veterans.

Thank you to every Brother who added his name to this contribution. Those who wish to give can contribute through September 30 at the link in the comments.

09/11/2026

The guys kicked off the season with brotherhood at Explore the Rite tonight!