Benton, IL Lodge No. 1234 was instituted in 1911, and currently has 361 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded FREEDOM Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge meets 1st Tuesdays, at 167 Industrial Park Rd, Benton, IL.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Angela McDowell, and the Secretary is Coy Cockrum.