Heart of Illinois Chapter
A Wisconsin Alumni Association Bascom Chapter
Our purpose is to build an inclusive local community of UW alumni and supporters united by Badger pride, spirit, and the desire to advance UW–Madison’s positive impact on the world.

Welcome to the WAA: Heart of Illinois Chapter! Our chapter comprises 52 counties in central Illinois and the neighboring portions of eastern Iowa. We are a volunteer organization dedicated to establishing closer contact with UW–Madison, encouraging qualified young people to attend the UW, awarding scholarships to local students who become Badgers, promoting the best interests of the university, and celebrating Wisconsin traditions.
Our Chapter Sponsors
4100 W Willow Knolls Drive
Peoria, IL 61615


4612 N University St.
Peoria, IL 61614


4100 W Willow Knolls Drive
Peoria, IL 61615


4612 N University St.
Peoria, IL 61614


4100 W Willow Knolls Drive
Peoria, IL 61615


4612 N University St.
Peoria, IL 61614


WAA Stories
In April 2022, WAA went to the Wisconsin Brewing Company to celebrate its members, with the Band, beer, and Bucky.
In May of 1997, the keynote commencement speaker was Rita Braver ’70, then the chief White House correspondent for CBS News. We talked with Braver about her impressive journalism career, the message she shared in her address 25 years ago, and her ...
In April 2022, WAA went to the Wisconsin Brewing Company to celebrate its members, with the Band, beer, and Bucky.
In May of 1997, the keynote commencement speaker was Rita Braver ’70, then the chief White House correspondent for CBS News. We talked with Braver about her impressive journalism career, the message she shared in her address 25 years ago, and her ...
In April 2022, WAA went to the Wisconsin Brewing Company to celebrate its members, with the Band, beer, and Bucky.
In May of 1997, the keynote commencement speaker was Rita Braver ’70, then the chief White House correspondent for CBS News. We talked with Braver about her impressive journalism career, the message she shared in her address 25 years ago, and her ...