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Join over 1.3m fellow veterans who answered the call to serve their country just like you. Be part of an organization enriching lives and making a difference in their communities.

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Oratorical Contest & Scholarship

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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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Illini Girls State

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Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy

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Department Community Service Award

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Post Newsletter / Scrapbook Awards

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Hall Of Fame Award

NEWS

February Sweepstakes winners!

Follow this link to a list of the February Department of Illinois Sweepstakes winners.  Thank you all that participated.

Not too early to think of National Convention

Plans are made for a big Illinois Party at the Nations Convention  See Flyer

2025 Fall Committee Meetings Schedule

Most of the committees in September and early October.  Consolidated Committee Reports.  Link is updated as committee chairs submit their report to Department Adjutant.

Link to a consolidated committee report. Fall Reports 2025  Fall Reports 2024

 

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

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!
www.facebook.com/share/p/17AAhasp4x/?mibextid=wwXIfrAmerican Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley released the following statement today: "Today, VA Secretary Doug Collins announced the department is halting enforcement of the interim final rule published on February 17. Upon the rule’s publication, our staff in the Washington, D.C., office immediately expressed The American Legion’s disapproval to administration officials. A short time later, I issued a public statement strongly disagreeing with the policy and legal justification for the rule’s immediate effect. This decision by Secretary Collins underscores the importance and power of your collective voice as Legionnaires.“I applaud the Secretary for making this decision, allowing the litigation to proceed in court and for your voices to be heard prior to the rule taking effect. While the public comment period is still open, Legionnaires are encouraged to make their voice heard in the federal register here. We look forward to continuing our work with the Secretary to ensure veterans receive the health care and benefits they have earned and deserve." ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to the winners of the Lincoln Pilgrimage Sweepstakes. ... See MoreSee Less
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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.