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Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker named Terry Prince, a 31-year United States Navy veteran with experience leading... Read More.

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Launches ‘Operation Rising Spirit’

Wednesday, May 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today launched “Operation Rising Spirit,” a campaign challenging service organizations, volunteers, and patriots of Illinois to raise the spirits of military veterans and the heroic staff who care for them every day at state veterans’ homes... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Thursday, May 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Department has tested nearly 2,000 veterans and caretakers SPRINGFIELD – Building on Governor Pritzker’s efforts to expand testing capacity statewide and the administration’s commitment to timely, responsible, and transparent communication about COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today provided updated test results for its... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts Tribute to African American Veterans

Friday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a tribute to African American Veterans today at the National Guard Armory in Urbana. The ceremony honored all African American Veterans. “We are here today to salute and honor all African-American Veterans. Since our nation’s war for... Read More.

Governor Rauner and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces ‘Honor 200’

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Department of Veterans Affairs Director Erica Jeffries are announcing the launch ofHONOR 200, a signature program of the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration, honoring the work of 200 veterans whose contributions are above and beyond the call of duty. “Illinois veterans have played... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Program – Serving Those Who Served

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Volunteers across Illinois are gearing up to participate in the Serving Those Who Served Program (STWS), with a week’s worth of events from November 5 – 11. Their goal is to make an impact in the lives of veterans and show gratitude for their... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors over 100 Vietnam War Veterans

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

Vietnam War Veterans were honored and thanked on Saturday, October 28th for their service during the Vietnam War by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. During the ceremony, over 100 Veterans were honored with a 50-year... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Vietnam War Veterans today were honored and thanked for their service during the Vietnam War at the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois. During the ceremony, a total of 35 Veterans were honored with a 50 year commemoration pin and... Read More.

Governor Addresses Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs Economic Conference

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today to discuss issues affecting our rural communities in Illinois at the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs' 28th Annual Economic Development Conference in Springfield. "Our rural communities may be small, but their impact is big,” said Governor... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts 75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hall—Chapter #15, 25 Club Area (Lake Springfield), in Springfield. The ceremony honored all Pearl Harbor survivors and paid tribute to the more than 2,400... Read More.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Launches ‘Operation Rising Spirit’

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts Tribute to African American Veterans

Governor Rauner and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces ‘Honor 200’

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Program – Serving Those Who Served

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors over 100 Vietnam War Veterans

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans

Governor Addresses Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs Economic Conference

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts 75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

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