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!
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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.  If you have any question please call 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

Mar
15
Fri
AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY
Mar 15 all-day
Jul
9
Tue
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.  

2023 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

Sep
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.