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Illinois Veteran Resource Guides

Browse guides to veteran resources and services in Illinois.

Housing

Housing assistance programs for veterans including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeownership support.

Benefits

VA benefits information including disability compensation, pension, and claims assistance.

Healthcare

Healthcare options for veterans including VA medical centers, community care, and mental health services.

Employment

Employment resources for veterans including job training, career counseling, and hiring programs.

Legal

Legal assistance for veterans including discharge upgrades, records requests, and pro bono legal services.

Education

Education benefits for veterans including GI Bill, tuition assistance, and vocational training.

Top resources in Illinois

Recently verified veteran resources serving Illinois.

Aurora VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Aurora, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Chicago, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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Chicago VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Chicago, IL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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Prairie State Legal Services - Peoria Office

Free civil legal help for Peoria-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services - Peoria Office, the legal-aid organization serving Peoria, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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Prairie State Legal Services - DuPage County

Free civil legal help for Naperville-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services - DuPage County, the legal-aid organization serving Naperville, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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Hiring Our Heroes - Naperville

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Naperville-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

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