McHenry American Legion Auxiliary Post 491

06/08/2026

On Saturday, July 25th at BOONE CREEK GOLF CLUB:
Join us on the course ⛳ to support The Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois Honor Flight. $125 per golfer or $450 for a foursome, gets you: 18 hole scramble, cart, swag bag, lunch, and dinner catered from TEXAS ROADHOUSE immediately following golf at Boone Creek Golf Club. There will be fun games, contests and raffles/auctions!! Please help us raise money to send our deserved veterans on Honor Flight!! Guests of golfers or those that do not golf may attend dinner only for $15 per person. Register using the QR code or in person at The McHenry American Legion Post 491, located at 1331 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry, IL 60050.
To be a sponsor, make a donation, or provide an item for our raffles, please contact Susan at 312.485.5074.... separate QR CODE to follow!!
Thank you for standing with local veterans and their families 🇺🇸.
See you on the green!!

06/04/2026

🌽🇺🇸 CORN SEASON IS HERE! 🇺🇸🌽

Join the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 491 at Pearl Street Market at Veterans Park in McHenry for our famous Fresh Roasted Sweet Corn!

🕔 Serving starts at 5:00 PM
📍 Veterans Park – McHenry, IL
🌽 Loaded with all your favorite toppings!

Bring the family, meet up with friends, enjoy the market vendors, live entertainment, and grab some of the best roasted sweet corn in town!

❤️ Donations are appreciated and help support Veterans programs and community projects.

Come hungry and help us make a difference while enjoying a great summer evening at the Pearl Street Market!

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to American Legion Post 491 McHenry, IL on achieving over 103% of your 2026 MEMBERSHIP GOAL!! ALL of your dedication, passion, hard work, and commitment to this post is absolutely AMAZING!! Thank you to Post 491 leadership!! What a truly awesome honor to be awarded this last night at The Armed Forces Dinner in Niles!!

05/14/2026

Come on by tonight from 5 PM to 9 PM for the "official" tapping of the KISHWAUKEE OPERATION WILD HORSE BEER!! Enjoy a nice crisp 16 oz ale with citrusy notes for $5, with ALL proceeds going to Operation Wild Horse - Veterans R&R
And don't forget about KARAOKE with Sundowner Entertainment LLC that starts at 8 PM.. see you soon!!

05/14/2026

Come on out and join us for KARAOKE THURSDAY at The McHenry American Legion Post 491!! Dance and sing the night away with Sundowner Entertainment LLC!! $2 MILLER LITE & $2 COORS LIGHT CANS!! Don't forget to try our new KISHWAUKEE OPERATION WILD HORSE DRAFT BEER for $5 with ALL proceeds going to Operation Wild Horse - Veterans R&R!! See you soon!!

05/13/2026

Meet Steve Mac, the author of THE WARRIOR'S RIDE ISN'T OVER for a book signing. Join us Sunday, May 31st, from 2 PM to 4 PM!! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the McHenry American Legion Post 491!! See you then...

05/09/2026

SUNDAY is MOTHER'S DAY!! Stop on by for $4 MIMOSAS and $5 BLOODY MARY'S ALL DAY LONG!! A rose will be given to each mother in appreciation and honor for all you do!! See you soon!!