Nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious private clubs in the country, The Standard Club has been an integral part of Chicago’s business elite since its founding in 1869. The Club is revered as one of Chicago’s civic treasures, an organization whose incomparable prestige and principles have attracted the city’s business, cultural and charitable leaders for generations – a legacy that lives on today. To step inside The Standard Club is to experience something extraordinary; to sense the familiarity and formality woven together in a fabric of comfort, a haven from the tumult so characteristic of the lives of successful people. Intertwined is a remarkable spirit that lets you conduct business or relax in the company of others who have been drawn to the Club by shared experiences and values. It is a place like no other. After 150 years of unwavering commitment to excellence, the traditions of The Standard Club thrive and are continually evolving to enrich the lives of those who join in membership. The Club’s diverse social, business, family and athletic activities afford our Members the opportunity to build a lifetime of professional and social relationships in an atmosphere of comradeship. The Standard Club is at once timeless and ever-changing, a place that draws from its history as it offers dynamic new opportunities. For our Members, it is a place where our distinguished past builds a more distinguished future.