The First Division is proudly hosting this year's Armed Forces Day Dinner - National Commander Brett Reistar will be attending this year's Armed Forces Day Dinner on May 19th, 2019.  The Dinner will be held at the Des Plaines Elk Lodge No. 1526, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL.  Dinner will start at 6:.30PM  Everyone is welcome to come and greet our Armed Forces Veterans and our National Commander.  Let's give them a warm Illinois welcome!  [Reservation Form and hotel information]   [Ad book information and form]

The National Executive Committee takes the first step to expand our membership dates - On October 17^th The National Executive Committee took the first step in expanding the eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.  NEC Resolution #1 is the first step, but much work will need to be done.  The resolution asks Congress to establish a state of war from December 7, 1941 to such a date as the United States government may determine that there has been and end to armed hostilities.  READ MORE

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American Legion's Dispatch - Agent Orande VA benefits expanded -  The Department of Veterans Affairs recently published a new regulation that expands eligibility for some VA benefits for Air Force veterans and Air Force reserve veterans who were exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange through regular and repeated contact with contaminated C-123 aircraft that had been used in Vietnam as part of Operation Ranch Hand (ORH). 

Cook County Military & Veterans Discount Program is announced.  We are writing to inform you about an exciting program by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs. Back in 2014 we will began issuing the Cook County Military and Veterans Discount Card. Our goal is create a network of businesses throughout Cook County that offer discounts and incentives to active duty military and veterans, and encourage businesses to offer these discounts year-round.