VETERAN BENEFIT  INFORMATION

Illinois Department Of Veterans' Affairs assists veterans and their dependents and survivors in obtaining the benefits they are entitled to under the laws of the United States, Illinois or any other governmental agency.

Procurement Rule to Aid Disabled Veterans has been announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  The new procurement goal is to award 3% of the value of all federal prime contracts and subcontracts to disabled veterans.  Find SBA services to help veterans succeed in business at this site.

Veteran's Administration (VA) provides information on Veterans Benefits, Federal Benefits for Veterans & Dependents, VA Cemeteries, VA Forms Facilities, Where To Go for Help, Phone Numbers, Bulletin Boards, Medical Centers, Clinics, Regional Offices, Vet Centers, Facility Planning, Construction and Real Property.

VA Illinois Facilities

Chicago Area VA Medical Centers

• Chicago: Chicago-Lakeside
• Chicago: Chicago-West Side
• Hines: Edward Hines Jr. Hospital
• North Chicago: North Chicago VA Medical Center

 Chicago Area Outpatient Clinics

• Aurora: Aurora Clinic
• Chicago: Woodlawn Clinic
• Chicago Heights: Chicago Heights Clinic
• Elgin: Elgin Clinic
• Evanston: Evanston Clinic
• Gurnee: Gurnee Clinic
• Joliet: Joliet Clinic
• LaSalle: LaSalle Clinic
• Manteno: Manteno Clinic
• McHenry: McHenry County Clinic
• Oak Park: Oak Park Clinic
• Rockford: Rockford Clinic

U.S. Army - Montgomery GI Bill and Army College Fund provides a variety of financial aid programs to choose from. The most popular are the Montgomery GI Bill and Army College Fund. Combined, they give you up to $50,000 for college at the end of your active duty tour, if you qualify. Or you can be a full-time student and serve just part-time in the Army Reserve. The Reserve package pays you up to $24,500 while you are in college, and you'll be committed to just one weekend a month plus two weeks a year for annual training.