WIU Lamda Chi Alpha reunites at Drinkin’ with Lincoln in Ottawa

By Shaw Local News Network July 30, 2024

A group of Western Illinois University Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers and their spouses had a reunion Saturday, July 27, at the Ottawa Drinkin’ with Lincoln Fest in Washington Square. The guys pose for a photo with Abe Lincoln. (Photo provided by Dan Eilts)

53 attend reunion

A group of Western Illinois University Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers and spouses had a reunion Saturday, July 27, at the Ottawa Drinkin’ with Lincoln Fest in Washington Square.

There were 53 brothers and spouses from eight states – Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Washington in attendance. For several, it was the first time they had seen each other in almost 50 years.