Its second and current clubhouse is located at 65 W Jackson Boulevard on the corner of Federal Street, in the Loop neighborhood of Chicago.

[1] Union League clubs, which are legally separate but share similar histories and maintain reciprocal links with one another, are also located in New York City and Philadelphia.

[3]: 43 In the Articles of Association, the Club's primary objectives are to (paraphrased): encourage loyalty to the Federal Government, defend the Union, inculcate good citizenship, maintain equality of all citizens, assure the purity of the ballot, oppose corruption, and secure honesty in the administration of National, State, and Municipal affairs.

[3]: 48  Today, according to the Club's website, it is both "a catalyst for action in nonpartisan political, economic and social arenas"[4] and a social club with "an array of unique opportunities for entertainment and personal growth" and fine dining.

The Club is a Partner Organization with the Chicago Collections[19] in order to share its archives more broadly.