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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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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!
Attention Legionaries!Sharpen Your Strategy. Strengthen Our Ranks.Don’t miss our Membership & Recruitment Training at the upcoming American Legion Department of Illinois Convention! Date: July 10, 2025Location: BOSTime: 11:00 – 1:00 (lunch provided) Join us for an impactful session on Effective Membership & Recruitment Strategies, designed to energize your efforts and grow our Legion Family. Be there. Be informed. Be inspired. Together, let’s build a stronger Legion. RSVP to celestelatham@yahoo.com ... See MoreSee Less
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NEWS

 

Legion Featured

The Department Of Illinois American legion is currently featured on the Normal Community High School page as a related business to the community. Here

Vietnam Veteran Wall That Heals

Antioch invites everyone to attend 'The Wall That Heals'  (see  attached flyers for additional information).They also invite Viet Nam Veterans to be part of 'The Wall' ceremony at 1000 hours, Thursday, July 17th, 2025 in Osmond Sports Complex.

Central Illinois Veterans

Night Out Resource Fair and Regional Summit July 23, 1-8PM.  See flyer for more information. FLYER

In State Legacy Ride

Here is a link to the in state Legacy Ride June 27-29. HERE questions you may contact Nick

LT Dan Band at Catigny

Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band will be at Catigny Park, Wheaton, IL July 12.   Here is the press release Press Release and more information. Website

11th Annual American Legion State Golf Tournament

August 2nd & 3rd at Harrison Park GC & Turtle Run GC.  Registration information HERE.  Sponsor a hole from HERE.

2025 Department Convention Exhibit Space

Registration is open for exhibit booth space at the 2025 Department Convention, July 10-12. Form

Texas 2nd Annual Bicycle Ride to National Convention fundraiser

Here is a link to the Texas Ride to the National Convention August 2-22. FLYER.   More information.

Scholarship Selectees

The education and scholarship commission met and selected this years scholarship winners.  Congratulations to the recipients.  List

Gun Raffle Congratulation to the winners of the Gun Raffle.  Winners list is here.

Fall Committee Meetings Schedule

Most of the committees met on September 28th and October 5th.  Consolidated Committee Reports.  Link is updated as committee chairs submit their report to Department Adjutant.

Link to a consolidated committee report. Fall Reports

DECEMBER FINAL Month (updated on Mondays {holidays / office schedules}) 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, NOV, OCTSEPAUGJULJUNMAYAPR,  MARFEBJAN

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

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.