{
    "format": "doozer-atlas/0.1",
    "generated_at": "2026-07-01T00:32:25+00:00",
    "entity": {
        "id": "business:1332",
        "type": "LocalBusiness",
        "name": "Elks Lodge Mendota",
        "description": "Elks Lodge 1212 in Mendota, IL offers a great bar, bowling, community events, and year-round activities at 707 Indiana Ave. Members and guests welcome.",
        "url": "https://mendota-il-1212.elks.club",
        "telephone": "(815) 538-3557",
        "address": "707 Indiana Ave, Mendota, IL 61342, USA",
        "city": "Mendota",
        "state": "IL",
        "geo": {
            "lat": 41.5487976,
            "lng": -89.1205902
        },
        "niche": "bowling_alley",
        "category": "",
        "rating": 4.4,
        "review_count": 44,
        "hours": []
    },
    "services": [],
    "services_text": "Elks Lodge 1212 runs a full-service bar that members and guests consistently call one of the best in town. The pours are honest, the prices are fair, and the bartenders keep things moving even on a packed Friday night. It's the kind of bar where conversation actually happens.\n\nBeyond the bar, the lodge operates bowling lanes and a sports complex that give members a reason to come back mid-week, not just on event nights. The event calendar is where the lodge really earns its reputation. Karaoke nights, seasonal festivals, and community fundraisers fill the schedule throughout the year, drawing\u2026",
    "areas_served": [
        "Mendota, IL"
    ],
    "faqs": [
        {
            "question": "Do I have to be an Elks member to visit the bar or attend events?",
            "answer": "Guests are welcome at many events and can visit with a member. To use the facilities regularly and access all member benefits, you would need to apply for membership. Reach out to the lodge directly or visit elks.org to learn about joining Lodge 1212."
        },
        {
            "question": "Where is Elks Lodge 1212 located?",
            "answer": "The lodge is at 707 Indiana Ave, Mendota, IL 61342. It's a well-known landmark in town and easy to find."
        },
        {
            "question": "What kind of events does the lodge host?",
            "answer": "The lodge hosts karaoke nights, seasonal community events like Sweet Corn Festival gatherings, fundraisers, and civic programs throughout the year. The calendar stays active, so it's worth checking in with the lodge for upcoming dates."
        },
        {
            "question": "Does the lodge have bowling?",
            "answer": "Yes. Elks Lodge 1212 includes bowling lanes and is classified as a sports complex, giving members recreational options beyond the bar and event hall."
        },
        {
            "question": "Can I rent the lodge for a private event?",
            "answer": "The lodge has space suitable for private gatherings and events. Contact the lodge directly to ask about availability, capacity, and any requirements for non-member rentals."
        },
        {
            "question": "How do I become a member of Elks Lodge 1212?",
            "answer": "You can start the membership process at elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=1212 or by visiting the lodge and speaking with a current member. Membership is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old."
        },
        {
            "question": "What are the lodge's hours?",
            "answer": "Hours can vary based on events and season. The best approach is to contact the lodge directly or check their official Elks.org page for current hours before making a trip."
        }
    ],
    "events": [],
    "relationships": [
        {
            "predicate": "LOCATED_IN",
            "from": "business:1332",
            "to": "place:Mendota, IL",
            "to_name": "Mendota, IL"
        },
        {
            "predicate": "IN_NICHE",
            "from": "business:1332",
            "to": "niche:bowling_alley",
            "to_name": "Bowling_alley"
        },
        {
            "predicate": "DISCOVERABLE_IN",
            "from": "business:1332",
            "to": "root:elks.club",
            "to_name": "elks.club",
            "url": "https://elks.club"
        }
    ],
    "provenance": {
        "fields": {
            "name": "google_places",
            "address": "google_places",
            "telephone": "google_places",
            "hours": "google_places",
            "rating": "google_places",
            "geo": "google_places",
            "niche": "google_places",
            "description": "doozer_ai",
            "services": "doozer_ai",
            "faqs": "doozer_ai",
            "relationships": "doozer_derived",
            "events": "ticketmaster"
        },
        "owner_verified": false,
        "verified_at": null,
        "note": "Public information only, no private contact data. Google-sourced fields are reliable; doozer_ai fields are generated, verify specifics."
    },
    "discover": {
        "website": "https://mendota-il-1212.elks.club",
        "design_md": "https://mendota-il-1212.elks.club/design.md",
        "powered_by": "Doozer (https://doozer.work)"
    }
}