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Education & Scholarship

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Scout Scholarship

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Samsung Award

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Baseball Scholarship

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Chaplain's Cross/Star of David Award

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POPPY PRODUCTION & SALES

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Premier Boys State

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Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy

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MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Veterans representation with the VA
  • Temporary Financial Assistance
  • Disaster relief
  • Scholarships
  • Veterans services
  • Opportunities to continue serving veterans
  • Auto rental discounts
  • Financial & Insurance
  • Medical discounts
  • Moving & relocation discounts
  • Travel & Vacation discounts
  • ...and more!
For Those that do not know Cheryl has had to step away from department to help handle some family business. She will be greatly missed. In her place we have Kiara Simmons, who was recently hired to assist with membership. Congratulations, Kiara. So with that we are again looking to fill a part-time membership clerk position (see the image for details). ... See MoreSee Less
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My name is Emily Emmons, I am a Veteran Caregiver who is now working with a team of researchers at the Salt Lake City Veterans Healthcare System, led by Dr. Mary Jo Pugh. I am contacting you as an organization dedicated to supporting Veterans to inform you about two important surveys. We hope you will share them with Veterans and Caregivers in your network. Deadline: June 16th, drawing for $100 Amazon Gift Cards. What is this study about? To better support Veterans, Service Members, and their caregivers, we are working to understand the connection between military service experiences and current health, particularly brain health. We are especially interested in experiences like head injuries (including Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI), blast exposure, and firing large weapons. To learn more, we need input on their current health, the medical care they receive, and their experiences with that care. We also seek guidance from Veterans, Service Members, and Caregivers on which research questions are most important, and what healthcare and caregiver support would be most helpful for them.Who is conducting the survey? Researchers at the Salt Lake City Veterans Healthcare System are conducting this survey sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service.What will you do with the survey data? The information survey-takers provide will be combined with answers from other participants and used to inform research priorities, programs, and policies to improve the lives of Military Members, Veterans, and their Caregivers. What do you want from me? We would appreciate your help in letting people in your organization know about the surveys, especially the service members, veterans, and caregivers you serve. Below, I have provided links to the surveys and examples of social media blurbs you could use to post this information on your website, Facebook, or Twitter, or to email people in your networks directly. If you have questions about these surveys or this request, please contact Emily Emmons at emily@hoolafarms.org ... See MoreSee Less
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NEWS

 

LT Dan Band at Catigny

Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band will be at Catigny Park, Wheaton, IL July 12.   Here is the press release Press Release and more information. Website

11th Annual American Legion State Golf Tournament

August 2nd & 3rd at Harrison Park GC & Turtle Run GC.  Registration information HERE.  Sponsor a hole from HERE.

2025 Department Convention Exhibit Space

Registration is open for exhibit booth space at the 2025 Department Convention, July 10-12. Form

Scholarship Selectees

The education and scholarship commission met and selected this years scholarship winners.  Congratulations to the recipients.  List

Gun Raffle Congratulation to the winners of the Gun Raffle.  Winners list is here.

Fall Committee Meetings Schedule

Most of the committees met on September 28th and October 5th.  Consolidated Committee Reports.  Link is updated as committee chairs submit their report to Department Adjutant.

Link to a consolidated committee report. Fall Reports

DECEMBER FINAL Month (updated on Mondays {holidays / office schedules}) Every day in 2024, we will pull a number.  If your number is pulled, you WIN the amount of cash listed for that day. Numbers go BACK IN so you can win again ( and again AND AGAIN!) There is no limit to the amount of times you can win. All winners will be posted here weekly on Mondays. All winnings will be mailed! Calendar schedule of amounts in slider below. For questions/additional information, Call: 815-520-4643 or Email: lineup1@charter.net Past completed Month(s) link, NOV, OCTSEPAUGJULJUNMAYAPR,  MARFEBJAN

Department Newsletter

The current and past newsletters are on the website.  The newsletter keeps you up to date on meeting dates, activities, and events around the state.  You may go direct under the tab News & Events or follow the link. Department Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jul
9
Wed
Department Convention @ BOS Center
Jul 9 – Jul 12 all-day

106TH Department Convention July 9 – 12, 2025, Springfield, Illinois Forms & Flyers:

The below links will be updated as we get closer to the convention date. Older links are left here as place holders to remind the organizers of items that potentially need updating.   2025 Convention Exhibitor Booth Space  2025 Convention Housing Information  Hilton Garden Inn Link (Link in housing form is locked to previous hotel) 2025Convention Agenda 2025 Shuttle Bus Schedule 2025 Hospitality Rooms 2025 American Legion Caucuses 2025 Chaplains Conference 2025 Commander and President’s Dinner July 12 2025 Legion Riders Parade/Show / Meeting 2025 Freedom Fest 2025 Lincoln Museum Poster 2025 Camp Site Flyer 2025 American Legion Joint Family Reception Delegate Form Convention Liaison Committee Form 2024 Post Officer Training July 11th (2025 TBD) 2025 Springfield and Post’s 32 & 809 Welcome Activities   Highlighted in Flyer – Shuttle Service hours, Post 32 and 809, Illinois State Military Museum
Aug
22
Fri
National Convention
Aug 22 – Aug 28 all-day

The 106th National Convention will take place in Tampa, Florida, August 22 – 28, 2025

The link below will be updated closer to convention date.

 

Sep
16
Tue
AMERICAN LEGION DAY
Sep 16 all-day

VETERANS SERVICES

We are here to help! Our veteran services provide gifts, assistance, technology, rehabilitation and more to our Legionnaires. We take care of our veterans and provide opportunities for you to support fellow veterans as well.