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Culture For Service and Service For Humanity.

Since 1927, the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. have served communities across Illinois. Today 42 chapters, 22 alumni and 20 collegiate, carry that work forward.

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Upsilon Sigma, Chicago, IL, chartered 1927 Iota Alpha, University of IL @ Chicago, chartered 1931 Delta Tau, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, chartered 1967 Epsilon Eta Sigma, Momence, IL, chartered 1967 Epsilon Gamma, Northern Illinois University, chartered 1970 Delta Chi, Eastern Illinois University, chartered 1970 Epsilon Lambda Sigma, East St. Louis, IL, chartered 1971 Epsilon Mu Sigma, Champaign, IL, chartered 1971 Epsilon Xi, Univ. of Illinois @ Champaign, chartered 1972 Epsilon Pi, Southern Illns. Univ. @ Edwardsville, chartered 1972 Epsilon Chi, Illinois State University, chartered 1973 Zeta Mu, Bradley University, chartered 1974 Epsilon Rho Sigma, Peoria, IL, chartered 1975 Epsilon Upsilon Sigma, Chicago, IL, chartered 1975 Theta Epsilon, Monmouth College, chartered 1976 Epsilon Chi Sigma, Chicago, IL, chartered 1976 Iota Eta, Lewis University, chartered 1978 Iota Nu, Northwestern University, chartered 1978 Iota Chi, Western Illinois University, chartered 1978 Lambda Omicron, Illinois Wesleyan University, chartered 1980 Mu Eta, Univ of Illinois-Springfield fka Sangamon State, chartered 1980 Eta Psi Sigma, Springfield, IL, chartered 1981 Iota Nu Sigma, Chicago, IL, chartered 1983 Alpha Alpha Beta, Chicago State University, chartered 1985 Iota Phi Sigma, Aurora, Illinois, chartered 1987 Kappa Mu Sigma, Bloomington-Normal, IL, chartered 1989 Alpha Beta Omicron, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL, chartered 2000 Nu Gamma Sigma, Belleville, IL, chartered 2002 Nu Kappa Sigma, Dekalb, IL, chartered 2005 Nu Lambda Sigma, Lake County, chartered 2005 Nu Pi Sigma, Rockford, IL, chartered 2006 Omicron Alpha Sigma, Matteson, IL, chartered 2009 Omicron Epsilon Sigma, Carbondale, IL, chartered 2009 Gamma Eta Gamma, Quincy University, chartered 2014 Pi Psi Sigma, Chicago,IL, chartered 2015 Gamma Pi Gamma, Lake Forest College, chartered 2017 Gamma Rho Eta, McKendree University, chartered 2019 Tau Delta Sigma, Decatur, IL, chartered 2020 Tau Nu Sigma, Western Suburbs, Chicago, IL, chartered 2023 Tau Xi Sigma, Southwestern Suburbs, Chicago, IL, chartered 2023 Upsilon Nu Sigma, North Cook County, Illinois, chartered 2024 Pi Omicron, Aurora University
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  • 42Active chapters
  • Since 1927Serving Illinois
  • 104Service hours this program year
  • 180People served this program year

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PREVIEW International President Jonathan A. Mason at a partnership signing (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, USFWS Headquarters)

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Epsilon Eta Sigma Chapter · Social Action · October 30, 2026

PREVIEW Voter drive registers 80 students

Brothers set up at the student center for two days, registered 80 new voters, answered questions about early voting and walked students through the mail ballot process. A local alderman stopped by to thank the chapter.

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Our principles

Brotherhood. Scholarship. Service.

  1. Brotherhood that lasts beyond college.

    Collegiate brothers join an alumni chapter after graduation and keep serving alongside the men who mentored them.

  2. Scholarship as a standard.

    Members are expected to keep their grades up, and chapters fund scholarships and tutoring in their communities.

  3. Service close to home.

    Every chapter runs programs in its own city, campus or neighborhood, coordinated statewide.

Leadership

From the State Director

Bro. Malcolm Whiteside, Jr.

20th Illinois State Director

Bro. Malcolm Whiteside, Jr.

Epsilon Chi Sigma Chapter

One Brand, One Sigma

Greetings Brothers,

On behalf of the Brothers of the great state of Illinois, I welcome you to your new Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Illinois website.

It gives me great pleasure to serve as your 20th State Director. The goal of this State Director is creating the atmosphere "One Brand, One Sigma". In elevating the entire Brotherhood in this state, I want to bring back the uniqueness of Brotherhood. I've been around this Brotherhood going on 42 years; my journey began at Iota Eta Chapter (Lewis University) and I have been a member of several strong Alumni Chapters: Upsilon Sigma, Iota Nu Sigma and currently Epsilon Chi Sigma. Each growth has enhanced my richness for Brotherhood, and along the way I established a strong brotherly bond with numerous Sigma men for a lifetime.

My goal as State Director is to reach out to each Collegiate and Alumni chapter, with the notion that my team of Sigma leaders and I are here to assist in your chapter needs.

If I or my team can be of assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

illinois@pbsgreatlakes.org

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  • PREVIEW Step show (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, Marine Sgt. Jess Kent)
    PREVIEW Step show (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, Marine Sgt. Jess Kent)
  • PREVIEW Partnership signing with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, USFWS Headquarters)
    PREVIEW Partnership signing with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, USFWS Headquarters)
  • PREVIEW Alpha Chapter, Howard University, 1914 (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, ?)
    PREVIEW Alpha Chapter, Howard University, 1914 (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, ?)
  • PREVIEW International Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0, Dclemens1971)
    PREVIEW International Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0, Dclemens1971)
  • PREVIEW Phi Beta Sigma historical marker, Memphis (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0, Thomas R Machnitzki (thomas@machnitzki.c)
    PREVIEW Phi Beta Sigma historical marker, Memphis (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0, Thomas R Machnitzki (thomas@machnitzki.c)
  • PREVIEW International President Jonathan A. Mason at a partnership signing (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, USFWS Headquarters)
    PREVIEW International President Jonathan A. Mason at a partnership signing (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, USFWS Headquarters)

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Programs

What chapters do

Four programs set by the fraternity guide the work of every chapter in Illinois.

Membership

Becoming a Sigma

Membership comes through a chapter. You apply to a chapter near you during its intake period.

In college

Working toward a bachelor's degree at an accredited school, with at least 12 credit hours completed and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (or your school's minimum, if higher).

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After college

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Professionals join through an alumni chapter in their area.

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Phi Beta Sigma prohibits hazing in any form. No one is ever required to pledge or endure mistreatment to become a member. If you see or experience hazing, report it to the fraternity's International Headquarters.