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.
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!
NEWS
Veteran Experience Action Centers (VEACs) bring together VA resources for Veterans and their families to offer virtual 1-on-1 personalized assistance with benefits and services. Appointments are available 7-9 May. This event is for Service Members and recently separated Veterans and their caregivers, families and survivors who reside in Illinois. More Details
National Commander At Armed Forces Day Dinner - Elgin
National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer is the keynote speaker at this year's at The American Legion 1st Division Armed Forces Day to be held 17 May, 2024. See flyer for more information. Armed Forced Day Dinner INFO
Legion All Star Game Tickets
MO vs IL Sunday 23 June. at Busch Stadium. Here for more information.
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. Additional inquiries may be answered by calling the headquarters at 309-663-0361.
Lincoln Pilgrimage Drawing
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 MAR, FEB, JAN
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
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. 2024 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 2024 Hospitality Rooms 2024 American Legion Caucuses 2023 Chaplains Conference 2023 Thank You Commander Party 2024 Department of Illinois, American Legion Charity Ride 2024. This will be a three-day ride across central Illinois. From July 7- 9, 2024. 2023 Legion Riders Parade/Show / Meeting 2024 Freedom Fest 2024 Lincoln Museum Poster 2023 Camp Site Flyer 2023 American Legion Joint Family Reception 2024 Commander & President Dinner Delegate Form 2024 Short Film Viewing “Merit X” 2024 Springfield and Post’s 32 & 809 Welcome Activities Highlighted in Flyer – Shuttle Service hours, Post 32 and 809, Illinois State Military Museum 103rd Convention Minutes 103rd Convention DEC Minutes 2022 State Resolution List 2022 National Resolutions ListThe 105th National Convention will take place in New Orleans, LA, August 23 – 29, 2024
The link below will be updated closer to convention date.
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National Alternate & Delegate Form