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Current Events Calendar

Follow this link to the current Department of Illinois calendar  EVENTS 

Scholarship Winners

This years scholarship winners were announced and can be viewed HERE.

National Memorial of Military Accent

Some great things are happening this year in Grafton, Illinois and the National Memorial of Military Accent.  See the website for more information. Opportunities to be a founding member of support for the memorial and if all goes as planned a dedication on June 6, 2026.  NMMA Website

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

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The American Legion Department of Illinois

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The American Legion Department of Illinois
If you get an email from Wayne that looks like this it is a scam. It usually starts with a question asking for your assistance then they send you this. The email address is not Wayne’s though it is close. ... See MoreSee Less

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The American Legion Department of Illinois

3 weeks ago

The American Legion Department of Illinois
ENVELOPE STUFFING IS DONE. Thank you to Post 79 in Leroy for hosting the volunteers. Thank you to all the volunteers that came out 80,000 envelopes stuffed in 2 week. Please pass this around call your posts units and squadrons let them know so if anyone planned on coming next week they do not make an unnecessary trip. ... See MoreSee Less
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