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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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Illini Girls 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!
Armed Forces DinnerDate: May 18th 2024 Location: Elk’s Lodge 1526, 495 Lee Street, Des PlainesTime: Social Hour 5:00pm Program starts 6:00pmPrice: $40.00RSVP’s: WILLIAM F. MCNELLIS14045 S OAK RIDGE DR. HOMER GLEN, IL. 60491-9672(708) 997-4045bill@wfment.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Job Opening:Department Adjutant Department of The American Legion Department of Illinois ... See MoreSee Less
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For those in Central IL. If you meet the guidelines and want to take advantage of this program it is free. It is NOT Solar. They will not sell you anything. Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program-Accessibility PilotVeterans Maintenance Solutions and CDS Maintenance LLC are proud to be a Program Ally with the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program to help deliver its Accessibility PilotThis no-cost pilot will be offered to a limited number of Ameren Illinois customers starting in April 2024. This pilot seeks to serve customers that face accessibility issues in their home through the installation of energy-saving and smart home technologies. The goal of the pilot is to improve independence and livability in the home for customers facing accessibility barriers, while also achieving energy savings to reduce their energy cost.They would install smart LED light bulbs and a google nest so you can turn on and off lights. They will also install a "Ring" style doorbell with camera.To qualify, you must:• Face accessibility constraints in your home• Heat your home with an Ameren Illinois fuel source –Ameren gas or Ameren electric heat pumps for example.• Have a reliable Wi-Fi connection throughout your home• Be willing to contribute to two follow-up surveys after installationContact Me at jtalaska@illegion.org if interested or have questions.It is a limited run so the first 60 people to sign up get on the list the first go around, ... See MoreSee Less
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NEWS

Legion Employment - Seeking Candidate

The Department of Illinois American Legion is seeking a qualified individual to fill the requirements of the position of Adjutant.  Please see the job description in the link.  JOB DESCRIPTION  If you feel you are the right person for the job you may apply by filling out the application JOB APPLICATION.  Additional inquiries may be answered by calling the headquarters at 309-663-0361.

Lincoln Pilgrimage Drawing 

The February sweepstakes drawing winners link.

 

Children & Youth Daily Winner  

WINNER LINK (updated on Mondays) 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 FEBJAN

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
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Department Convention @ BOS Center
Jul 9 – Jul 14 all-day

105TH Department Convention  July 9 – 14, 2024, Springfield, Illinois Forms & Flyers:

The below links will be updated as we get closer to the convention date. They are left here as placards to remind the organizers of items that need updating.   2024 Convention Exhibitor Booth Space  Wyndham Springfield Reservations 2024 President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Doubletree Reservations Legion Reservation Link Auxiliary Reservation Link 2024 Convention Housing Form 2023 Convention Agenda 2023 Hospitality Rooms 2023 American Legion Caucuses 2023 Chaplains Conference 2023 Thank You Commander Party 2023 Legion Riders Parade/Show / Meeting 2023 Legion Riders Pre Convention Ride 2023 Freedom Fest 2023 Lincoln Museum Poster 2023 Camp Site Flyer 2023 American Legion Joint Family Reception 2023 Commander & President Dinner Delegate Form 2022 Springfield and Post’s 32 & 809 Welcome Activities   Highlighted in Flyer – Shuttle Service hours, Post 32 and 809, Illinois State Military Museum, Freedom Fest 103rd Convention Minutes 103rd Convention DEC Minutes 2022 State Resolution List 2022 National Resolutions List
Aug
23
Fri
National Convention
Aug 23 – Aug 29 all-day

The 105th National Convention will take place in New Orleans, LA, August 23 – 29, 2024

The link below will be updated closer to convention date.

  • National Alternate & Delegate Form

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16
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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.