Veterans
Resources for Veterans
The State of Illinois offers a variety of programs and resources for veterans and their families. Here you will find a collection of federal, state, and local services available to veterans on a wide variety of issues. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to give my office a call at 217-782-8071 and a member of my constituent service team will be ready to assist you.
On behalf of all of us, thank you for your service to our country. Our community is grateful for your sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. Please feel welcome to let us know any way in which we can assist you or your family.
Additional Veterans Resources
Please click on the links below to find valuable federal, state, and local resources available to veterans and their families:
Service Benefits
Go to https://veterans.illinois.gov/services-benefits.html to find information for the following Service Benefits:
- Advocacy
- Credit for Military Learning
- Education
- Employment Resources
- Entrepreneurship
- Fishing and Hunting Permits
- Healthcare
- Military Records
- National Resource Directory
- Statewide Veteran Orgs
- State Employment & Licenses
- Veterans’ Homes
- Veterans’ Legal Aid
Your Voice Matters
Each year, legislators must consider policy issues that impact veterans in Illinois. I’m eager to hear from local veterans and active service members who are facing challenges that are affecting their families. I would also like to hear your thoughts about what the state is doing well or not doing well to support veterans. I will use your voice in order to help and improve my decisions that will have a positive impact on veterans across Illinois.
It’s important that you share your voice to help implement policies that benefit veterans in Illinois. If you’re a veteran or active service member, please take a moment to share your voice about questions, concerns, or feedback you have about how the state has helped veterans.
Helpful phone numbers
Illinois Veterans Hotline
(Illinois Attorney General’s Office)
1-800-382-3000
Veterans Crisis Line 988
Women Veterans Call Line
855.VA.Women or text 855-892-6636
VA Benefits Hotline
877-222-8387
Links to other services
Find a Veteran Service Officer
Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
Illinois Veterans Homes at Anna, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy
V.A. Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics in Illinois
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Employment opportunities for veterans – Illinois Department of Employment Security
Illinois Secretary of State – Military License Plates
