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Nickname: The Prairie State Capital: Springfield Population: 12,563,096 VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN): VISN 10
American Legion

The American Legion in Illinois

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250
Local Posts
78
Counties Served
69
With Websites
149
With Phone

Top Counties by Legion Posts

Cook County 19 posts
Madison County 11 posts
McLean County 11 posts
St. Clair County 10 posts
Will County 9 posts
Shelby County 7 posts
Kane County 6 posts
Winnebago County 6 posts
Champaign County 5 posts
Iroquois County 5 posts
VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars in Illinois

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69
Local Posts
35
Counties Served
0
With Websites
68
With Phone

Top Counties by VFW Posts

St. Clair County 10 posts
Cook County 8 posts
Sangamon County 5 posts
Madison County 4 posts
DuPage County 3 posts
Peoria County 3 posts
Rock Island County 3 posts
Woodford County 3 posts
McLean County 2 posts
Ogle County 2 posts

Veteran Population

608,035 Total Veterans
4.8% of Population
552,787 Male Veterans
55,248 Female Veterans

Veterans by Service Era

Era Veterans Percentage
Post-9/11 99,723 16.4%
Gulf War Era 222,054 36.5%
Vietnam Era 198,116 32.6%
Korean Conflict 40,284 6.6%
World War II 12,483 1.8%
Peacetime 4,384,943 24.0%

Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics

About Illinois

With its rich history and economic significance, Illinois offers various resources for veterans. Benefits include tax exemptions, employment programs, and healthcare services.

Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in Illinois

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American Revolution American Revolution 1 organization

American Civil War American Civil War 1 organization

Spanish–American War Spanish–American War 1 organization

World War I World War I 2 organizations

Vietnam War Vietnam War 1 organization

War on Terror War on Terror 1 organization

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