We Provide Community & Support to America's Veterans

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

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!
Congratulations to Dee Dalton. Dee has accepted the position of Executive Secretary. Your 26 years of service to The American Legion shows your dedication to the organization. Your knowledge of our systems will help you tremendously. Thank you and congratulations again. ... See MoreSee Less
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We really need some help getting envelopes stuffed for the Veterans Day Raffle. We are about half way through so anyone that can help out please come to department between 9am and 4pm everyday from now until it’s done. Your help is appreciated and lunch will be provided. Email Josh Thielen if you can make it jthielen@illegion.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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NEWS

Summer Sweepstakes Winners

Attached here is a list of the summer sweepstakes winners which were drawn at the department convention. HERE.

 

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

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.