DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

No One Does More for Veterans

Commander Boyer Receives All American Award

BJ Lawrence, Commander-in-Chief VFW National Presented Award to Department Commander Boyer

District and Post Commanders

Commander Boyer with All American District and Post Commanders at Orlando Convention

Commander's Homecoming

Bradly P. Gould, Receives Official Document of Election to High Office of Commander, Department of Illinois 2019-2020

Color Guard

Illinois Department of Corrections Color Guard Posted Colors at Opening Ceremony

Honoring the Past - Securing the Future

Join the State of Illinois VFW Fall Program Book in commemoration the 75th anniversary of World War II and honoring the Greatest Generation as we publish "Honoring the Past-Securing the Future. Click button below for more information and order form.

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Brad Gould Installed

Bradley Gould installed as VFW Department of Illinois Commander at 98th Department Convention by Past Department Commander Fritz Mihelcic

Team VFW Illinois

VFW Illinois Members pitched in at Chicago Ruck March

Ready for Use

Scooters in Memory of Tom Denman Dedicated at Lovell FHCC Mounted and Ready To GO!

National Home

Plaque that Greets Visitors

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Sponsor - Bank of Springfield

BOS is proud to offer VA Loans–home mortgages backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With a VA loan, eligible service members and veterans can buy a home with little or no down payment, or refinance an existing home to get cash out or a lower monthly payment.

For a limited time, you can receive $500 off the closing costs for a VA Loan with BOS. Stop by your local branch today or email us at mortgage@bankwithbos.com.

Ready to go? Visit our online mortgage center today to apply.

All loans subject to credit approval. Must meet program requirements. Bank of Springfield NMLS# 402619



Announcements

Posts and Districts that took the Department Calendars on consignment should send the money and stubs for sold calendars to Department Headquarters prior to the first of the year if possible.

Statewide News

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Department VOD Winner from Norris City

Collin Sexton was sponsored by VFW Post 3851, Carmi, IL. Collin is the son of Tamera & Curtis Sexton, of Norris City, IL

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National News

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VFW Members and Their Families Are on the Way to Better Hearing Health

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce it is working to restore the sounds of life for V...

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Applications Open for 2020 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Student Veterans of America (SVA) are now accepting application...

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