ILLINOIS STATE BENEFITS
-Military Records Request-
Request documents such as discharge papers from the State Records Center.
-Driver’s License Designation-
Apply for “Veteran” Designation on your IL State issued driver’s license.
**Bring a copy of Discharge (DD214 or other) and your current driver’s license to DMV.**
-Education-
Find out more about the Illinois Veterans Grant and see if you are eligible for free tuition and certain fees at Illinois State-Supported Colleges.
Click HERE for more information on Illinois Education Programs.
-Permits-
Qualified Veterans are eligible for free hunting and fishing licenses, also state camping and state fair entry fees waved.
-Veterans Homes-
Qualified Veterans are eligible for entry into any VA Home. There are FIVE in Illinois alone. They are located in Anna, Chicago, Quincy, Manteno and there is even one in LaSalle!
Click HERE for more information on Illinois Veterans Homes.
-Veteran War Participation Bonus-
Veterans who served during WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, OIF/OEF/OND and surviving spouses may qualify for a one time payment.
Click HERE for more information or to apply.
-Income Tax Preparation-
Learn more about where you can go to file taxes as a veteran/family member for free.
-Legal Assistance-