The Windy City Grotto is an internal organization of the National Speleological Society. We are dedicated to the exploration, preservation and conservation of the subterranean ecosystem. Our membership includes individuals at all experience levels. We welcome anyone who is concerned with the conservation and care of these fragile cave environments, and who wish to pursue a safe and rewarding caving experience.



General Meetings

Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. at Aurelio's Pizza, located at 1455 W. Lake St. in Addison Illinois. The Pizzeria is located at the Southwest corner of the Centennial Plaza shopping center, next door to the Marcus Cinema. Our meetings feature business, announcements, and programs (slides, video, narrative) on recent caving trips or cave related topics.




July 14th Program - Steve Frye is showing "Outdoor Idaho"

The program is from Idaho Public TV, and is about outdoor activities and there's a segment about caving with his grotto.

Novice Vertical Trip coming soon

I will be leading a novice vertical trip to Shaft Cave and Buddha Cave sometime this summer. I'm just not sure which week yet. Any ideas?

Call Ken Redeker at (630) 803-4884 for more information.