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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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Post Newsletter / Scrapbook Awards

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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!
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. As the Christmas shopping season is now on, consider getting the Veteran in your life a membership to The American Legion or renewing their current membership so they maintain the benefits they are currently able to enjoy. Comment below if you need help getting into your local American Legion Post. ... See MoreSee Less
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NEWS

File your 990

A reminder that posts must file their 990 by the November 15 deadline.  The November 15 deadline is for the extended due date for those that asked for or missed the May 15 deadline. Whatever your situation is, it is worth a reminder to assure you do not jeopardize your tax exempt status. If your post revenue qualifies, you May file a 990n directly on the IRS website.  It is simple and direct.  If you require a more involved 990 due to revenue threshold, your accountant likely is already taking care of it or can at little to no additional cost.  Check with your accountant and be informed.

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

Lincoln Pilgrimage

February 11 & 12, 2025 is the 91st Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of President Abraham Lincoln Flyer

WINNER LINK (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.