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Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

Veteran Service Office
Machesney Park Armory
10451 N. 2nd St., Rm. 158
Machesney Park, IL 61115
8:00-4:30 Daily
815-633-5875

 

Illinois Veterans Care

Illinois offers health insurance to veterans who do not qualify for VA health care.  There is a small premium based on income. Check this site out to see if you might be eligible.

 Presidential Memorial Certificates
A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate, signed by the current President, to honor the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans.  Click here to read more or download an application.
 

Project VetAssist

Veteran Assistance for the VA Improved Pension benefits.

This website provides forms and step-by-step advice for vets or their survivors.

 Military Service Records, including medals, can be requested here.
 Veterans' Benefits, including the bonus for service in World War II, Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Conflicts
 VFW Illinois State Headquarters
 VFW National Headquarters
 VFW Illinois State Ladies' Auxiliary Headquarters
 VFW National Ladies' Auxiliary Headquarters
 Dana Brinkmeier, Veteran Employment Representative, Illinois Department of Employment Security (E-Mail)

Link to the WWII diary of Robert Alderman, a now deceased, longtime member of VFW Post 1461.  This was transcribed and posted on the web by his son, Richard.
 TurboTAP - Help for vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to find jobs.

 


 

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