VFW State of Illinois

VFW State of Illinois There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S

tates. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. The Illinois VFW Headquarters was chartered in December 1920. At that time, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States had approximately 60,000 members. Of the Illinois VFW posts which had been chartered prior to December 11, 1920, eight are still active. VFW membership in Illinois hit an all time high during the 1991-1992 term, topping 109,000.

Road Home LIVE is coming to Chicago.Join the Road Home Program on Saturday, September 26 at 115 Bourbon Street for a fre...
09/01/2026

Road Home LIVE is coming to Chicago.

Join the Road Home Program on Saturday, September 26 at 115 Bourbon Street for a free evening for veterans, service members, and their families, presented with Wounded Warrior Project.

Live music from The Ron Burgundy's, Chicago’s Yacht Rock Experience, a free buffet dinner, and a night built around connection and community.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Doors open at 4:00 PM
Dinner and music begin at 5:00 PM
115 Bourbon St., Merrionette Park, IL

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Register here: https://www.roadhome.io/rockin-fb

Advocacy Efforts Continue as House Members Return: Opposition to Section 108 of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act ...
08/31/2026

Advocacy Efforts Continue as House Members Return: Opposition to Section 108 of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act continues as House members have returned to Washington, D.C., for a few days before they are on recess again for the September holiday.

Throughout the August congressional recess, VFW advocates contacted lawmakers via email, phone and in-district meetings to make their concerns clear.

The VFW is asking advocates to continue these efforts and tell their representatives to remove Section 108 before advancing this legislative package.

Take action.

https://votervoice.net/mobile/VFW/Campaigns/138781/Respond

Naperville North Veterans Club today!!!!!! AMAZING!!!! This year is going to spectacular!! My heart is full and I st...
08/25/2026

Naperville North Veterans Club today!!!!!! AMAZING!!!! This year is going to spectacular!! My heart is full and I still have chills. Coach Benages said it wasn’t going to be a pep rally - I beg to differ!! Let’s go HUSKIES!! Naperville VFW Post 3873 VFW Department of Illinois 🇺🇸🥳🇺🇸 😂

VFW National Home is now holding their 2026 District Trustee Elections. Check your Email. LIFE MEMBERS - You can vote ...
08/20/2026

VFW National Home is now holding their 2026 District Trustee Elections. Check your Email. LIFE MEMBERS - You can vote from today on to September 17, 2026- but don’t wait! Do it now! If you are not a life member - sign up and vote!!

Ms. Kyna Simpson.🎉🎉🎉. We are claiming this victory. Let’s Goooo!!!
❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS!!

Nicole Manza Figi you & Mike Bochenski are such a shining light for this Veterans Club. Thank you for all that you do. W...
08/20/2026

Nicole Manza Figi you & Mike Bochenski are such a shining light for this Veterans Club. Thank you for all that you do. WE are grateful! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 NCHS Veterans Club Naperville VFW Post 3873 VFW Department of Illinois

The future is bright in Naperville. I have been saying this for quite some time but a picture speaks volumes. This morn...
08/20/2026

The future is bright in Naperville. I have been saying this for quite some time but a picture speaks volumes. This morning I was honored to present a check to the NCHS Veterans Club from the Naperville VFW Post #3873! My heart is full! The energy in this room was electric and I can’t wait to see all that we accomplish together this year for our Veteran community! Thank you to the student leaders who spoke and have been with this club for 4 years! AND thank you to your teachers that guide this group of outstanding students - Nicole Figi & Mike Bochenski! Bravo NCHS Veterans Club!

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Veterans’ earned benefits should never be used to pay for other veterans’ benefits.⁠⁠Competing versions ...
08/12/2026

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Veterans’ earned benefits should never be used to pay for other veterans’ benefits.⁠
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Competing versions of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) were blocked in the Senate, but the fight isn’t over. The VFW strongly opposes any proposal that would reduce future VA disability compensation to fund expanded benefits.⁠
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📣 Now is the time to make your voice heard. Tell Congress to remove the harmful pay-for and protect the benefits veterans have earned through their service and sacrifice.⁠
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https://votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/138781/Respond
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08/12/2026

From Lynn Rolf, National VFW Programs Director

Get your VFW Foundation grants into the dashboard ASAP. We have 2 weeks left on budget year and have about $180k left to assist Posts. I asked our VFW Combat Tested Gaming chairman to lead the charge since many posts are not taking advantage of the opportunity. Just go to Dashboard and create an entry and change from Program to Grants and submit. Yes oh by the way you will see a bunch of new cool things when you use the drop down that you can do. Only the 5 Post officers have the access to do this. — feeling excited at Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW.

The gift that keeps on giving! Rob Bailey
08/10/2026

The gift that keeps on giving! Rob Bailey

Look at this amazing group for Department of Illinois Commander Rob Bailey’s first C of A! 🇺🇸
08/07/2026

Look at this amazing group for Department of Illinois Commander Rob Bailey’s first C of A! 🇺🇸

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3300 Constitution Drive
Springfield, IL
62711

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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