Under a call issued July 1, 1889, on September 11, 1889, the legal officers of Electa #11, Chicago, Talma #12, Chicago, Estella #15, Springfield, Golden Gate Chapter, Gibson City, Electa Chapter, Brooklyn, IL and Princess Hagar Chapter, Chicago, met in convention at the Masonic Hall, corner of 16th and State Street, Chicago, IL for the organization of a Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star for the state of Illinois. 

The convention was called to order by Brother R. E. Moore, District Deputy Grand Patron of Illinois. Brother L. H. Reynolds offered prayer. 

On a motion by Sister Rebecca D. Boone, Brother L. H. Reynolds was chosen chairman of the convention. On a motion by Brother B. S. Harris, Sister J. E. Everett was chosen as Secretary. 

The roll call of Chapters was completed; Brother R. E. Moore moved that a committee of five be appointed on Resolutions. Those appointed: Brother R. E. Moore, Sister Rebecca D. Boone, Brother B. S. Harris, Sister Frances Lewis, and Sister Agnes Moody. 

The Committee presented a resolution stating: 

• The desire to organize a legal Grand Chapter by approving the call issued July 1, 1889, and noting there is a legal number of Chapters in the Order of Eastern Star to organize a Grand Chapter. Their belief is consummated as early as possible. The Mother Grand Chapter of the State of Tennessee is notified of the declaration and intention. All Chapters are required to surrender their warrants and take warrants under the Grand Chapter of Illinois when organized. A committee of nine is appointed to draft a Constitution and By-Laws for the government of the Grand Chapter when organized. An invitation is extended to the Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Indiana, Brother A. H. Rogan, Indiana being the nearest Jurisdiction, to be present at the time named for the organization to preside and instruct the officers chosen for the Grand Body. Brother R. E. Moore, District Deputy Grand Patron of Illinois, be authorized and empowered to execute all preliminary arrangements for the consummation of the Grand Chapter of Illinois.

On a motion by Sister J. E. Everett, the resolution was adopted. 

The Committee on Constitution and By-Laws appointed were Sister Rebecca D. Boone, Sister Laura Joiner, Sister J. E. Everett, Sister Agnes Moodey, Sister C. Curl, Sister Mary Clayton, Brother R. E. Moore, Brother B. S. Harris, and Brother R. Green. 

Tuesday, March 18, 1890, at the convention assembled to affect the organization of the Grand Chapter of Illinois, a committee of five was appointed to the Credentials Committee. Those appointed Sister Agnes Moodey, Brother B. S. Harris, Sister Laura Joiner, Brother R. Green, and Sister Frances Lewis. 

The Committee reported they had examined the credentials of the sisters and brothers who were the duly accredited representatives of the Chapters and entitled to a voice and vote. 

1. Electa Chapter, Chicago 
   • Sister Agnes Moody 
   • Sister Rebecca D. Boone 
   • Sister L. Dorsey 
   • Sister Rosie E. Moore 
   • Sister Mary E. Davenport 
   • Sister H. Buckner 
   • Brother J. W. Moore 
   • Brother John Williams 
2. Talma Chapter, Chicago 
   • Sister J. E. Everett 
   • Sister Frances Lewis 
   • Sister Mattie Whitfield 
   • Sister Mary Harris 
   • Sister Mary Clayton 
   • Sister L. English 
   • Sister Fanny Brown 
   • Brother Richard E. Moore 
   • Brother Bail S. Harris 
3. Estella Chapter, Springfield 
   • Sister J. Donnagin 
   • Sister Laura Joiner 
   • Sister N. Brown 
4. Golden Gate Chapter, Gibson City 
   • Brother R. Green 
5. Electa Chapter, Brooklyn 
   • Brother Richard E. Moore – Proxy 
6. Queen Esther Chapter, Jacksonville 
   • Sister Frances Lewis, Proxy 
7. Princess Hagar Chapter, Chicago 
   • Sister C. Curl. 

The report on a motion by Sister N. Brown was approved. 

Brother R. E. Moore presented Brother A. H. Rogan, Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Indiana to open a Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in regular form. 

The Committee on Constitution and By-Laws presented the Constitution and By-Laws for the government of the Grand Chapter, which were read, received, and adopted. 

At the afternoon session of the convention, March 18, 1890, Grand Patron of Indiana Rogan proceeded with the election of officers. Those elected: 

• Worthy Grand Matron: Sister Rebecca D. Boone 
• Worthy Grand Patron: Brother R. E. Moore 
• Associate Grand Matron: Sister Laura Joiner 
• Associate Grand Patron: Brother R. Green 
• Grand Treasurer: Sister Agnes Moody 
• Grand Secretary: Sister Frances A. Lewis 
• Grand Conductress: Sister Rosie E. Moore 
• Associate Grand Conductress: Sister M. Clayton 

At 8:00 pm, the members assembled in Arlington Hall, at which time Grand Patron A. H. Rogan, assisted by Brother Henry Moore of the Grand Chapter of Indiana installed the officers of the Grand Chapter of Illinois. 

Grand Patron Hogan delivered a stirring address to the members of the Order and proclaimed that the Grand Chapter of the State of Illinois was legally and regularly organized. 

On Thursday, March 19, 1890, at 10:00 am at the Masonic Hall, corner of 16th and State Street, the first Grand Chapter Session was opened with Sister Rebecca D. Boone, Worthy Grand Matron, and Brother R. E. Moore in the East. 

On a motion by Brother R. E. Moore, it was agreed to hold the first Annual Communication of the Grand Chapter in the city of Quincy, IL, on the second Wednesday, August 1890. 

The Articles of Incorporation State of Illinois were duly signed and filed in the office of the Secretary of State on the 18th day of May 1909 for the Grand Chapter of Illinois to be called Afro-American Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, State of Illinois following the provisions of An Act Concerning Corporations: approved April 18, 1872. 

Secretary of State James A. Rose certified that the Afro-American Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, State of Illinois, a legally organized corporation under the laws of the State of Illinois. 

At the Grand Chapter Session held August 10 - 12, 1909 the Grand Chapter unanimously voted to change the name of the Grand Chapter to Eureka Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, State of Illinois. 

A certificate was filed with the officer of the Secretary of State documenting the name change. A fee of $1.00 was paid on October 20, 1909. 

At the Annual Grand Chapter Session in August 1953, an amendment adopted by the membership was added to the By-Laws to read. The words Prince Hall Affiliation shall be printed on all communications, documents, forms, etc., of the Grand Chapter and all Subordinate Chapters. 

Sister Melissa E. McClure, the 16th Worthy Grand Matron, 1917 - 1919 recommended a book of instructions for ritualistic work and appointed a committee to compile the same. That book of instructions is the prototype for the book of instructions we are using today. 

The first School of Instruction was held on Wednesday, September 28, 1925, at the 47th and State Street Masonic Hall (over the Owl Theatre), Chicago, IL. Total attendance of 56 with Sister Susie M Turner, Grand Lecturer, Sister Daisy M Carthell, Worthy Grand Matron, and Brother Lee Taylor, Worthy Grand Patron. 

The school of instruction was conducted every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Because of the membership's desire to learn, under the leadership of Sister Lottie E. Davidson, Worthy Grand Matron, and Sister Lovonia H. Brown, Grand Lecturer the 1st and 3rd Wednesday was added to the school schedule. 

1953 the Book of Instruction under the leadership of Sister Ruth I. Brown, Worthy Grand Matron, Brother Ahmed Brown, Worthy Grand Patron, Sister Daisy M. Slaughter, Grand Lecturer was approved by Eureka Grand Chapter, OES, State of Illinois, PHA, for use by the membership. 

1991 Brother Oscar V. Washington, PWGP became the 1st Brother appointed to the position of Worthy Grand Patron. 

1992 Brother Jesse Wilkes, Worthy Grand Patron submitted a resolution requiring Brothers serving in the station of Worthy Patron to wear an apron instead of a sash. The resolution was adopted by the Grand Chapter at its 1993 Grand Session. Brothers who previously had served as Worthy Patrons were given the grandfathered option to continue to wear their Sash or wear the Apron. 

Information secured from Grand Chapter Minutes and Constitution and By-Laws of Eureka Grand Chapter, 1948 edition. Sister H. Lorraine Jeter, PWGM.