SERVING ILLINOIS VETERANS
Providing advocacy, benefits assistance, transportation and support to veterans and their families throughout Illinois.
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Quick access to services, chapters, membership information and upcoming events.
Veteran Services
Learn about Benefits, claims assistance, and transportation to appointments.
SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED
Disabled American Veterans Department of Illinois empowers veterans and their families through free benefits assistance, transportation, advocacy and local chapter support across Illinois.
BENEFITS ASSISTANCE
Helping veterans and their families understand, apply for and receive the benefits they earned through military service.
TRANSPORTATION
Connecting veterans with transportation resources for VA medical appointments and other essential services.
ADVOCACY
Representing the interests of disabled veterans and their families before government leaders and the public.
"Keeping Our Promise to America’s Veterans"
— Disabled American Veterans —
LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stay informed with the latest news, events, legislative updates and announcements from the Disabled American Veterans Department of Illinois.
RECOGNITION • AUGUST 2026
Kevin Johnson Honored for Dedication & Volunteerism
Department Adjutant David Self presents Chapter 28’s Kevin Johnson with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding volunteerism and dedication to DAV.
DONATION • AUGUST 2025
MT. VERNON CHAPTER DONATES $3,000 TO CDCE DIRECTOR MURDOCK
Steve Ward of Mt. Vernon Chapter 28 Presents $3,000 Donation to CDCE Director Chadra Murdock at Marion VA Hospital.
DONATION • NOVEMBER 2025
MT. VERNON CHAPTER RECEIVES DONATION FROM ELKS
Commander Harry Leneave of Mt. Vernon Chapter 28 Receives $300 Donation from Scott Flota of Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge 819.
SERVING VETERANS ACROSS ILLINOIS
Veterans Helping Veterans Since 1920
Disabled American Veterans Department of Illinois works to ensure that veterans and their families receive the benefits, services, advocacy and support they have earned. Through local chapters, trained service officers, volunteers and community partnerships, DAV serves veterans throughout the State of Illinois.
OUR IMPACT ACROSS ILLINOIS
Every day, DAV Department of Illinois helps veterans access the benefits, transportation, advocacy and community support they have earned.
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