Welcome to the Web site for the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, the state agency dedicated and committed to assist veterans and their family members get the services they have rightfully earned.
It is our job to make sure that every day, we live up to the promises that this nation has made to its Veterans – and that is exactly what we are going to do here in Illinois.
Dan Grant Director, DVA
Spotlight
Helping Our Hometown Heroes
Throughout the next few months, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs will host Helping Our Hometown Heroes events all across the state. Federal, state and local agencies and organizations will come together for these events that are dedicated to assisting military heroes and their families in getting the benefits they rightfully deserve. All local Veterans, family members, friends and neighbors are welcome and encouraged to attend.
To find out when a Helping Our Hometown Heroes event will be happening near you, call your local Veteran Service Officer or 1-800-437-9824.
Helping Our Hometown Heroes 
