You can fly or drive to a site to start enjoying the sport of soaring. The Chicagoland Glider Council was created in 1937 to promote and support the sport of Soaring in the greater Chicago, IL area. The CLGC is an umbrella organization that unites all of the glider clubs and commercial operations in the greater Chicago Area.
Most activity occurs on weekends during the summer.
Activity during the week depends on member interest. Aerotow is provided by a 180 HP Christen Husky and a 235 HP Piper Pawnee. Membership is required for equipment usage. Click on the above link for further details. Hinckley Soaring is a commercial flight school providing instruction, rental, and rides.