Campus
Beecher Hall, the first college building erected in Illinois, is named after its first president, Edward Beecher, sibling to Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The first floor of Beecher Hall is the home of Phi Alpha Literary Society. The second floor is the home to Sigma Pi Literary Society. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places.
In fall 2006 Illinois College opened Abraham Lincoln Residence Hall with a LEED certification for energy efficiency.
The campus is divided into two quadrangles. The North "upper" quad is home to several historic buildings including Sturtevant Hall where William Jennings Bryan carved his initials while he was a student. Other buildings on the North Quad include Crampton Residence Hall, which was once the oldest continuously used dormitory in the state. It was closed as a residence hall in May 2006. Whipple Hall, which was once a preparatory school, is undergoing renovations. Upon completion it will house the Al Habtoor Leadership Center. Tanner Hall, built for the College's centennial, once housed the library. It now houses administrative offices.
The South Quad is home to the modern residence halls and dining complex. A walkway which separates the two quads was created from a portion of Mound Avenue. Students enjoy many events held in these outdoor venues.
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