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Veteran Resources
Property tax exemptions, education benefits, VA resources, and more for veterans in Illinois. Search or browse other states below.
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Key veteran benefits in Illinois include: Property tax exemption up to $250K for disabled veterans; Free hunting & fishing license (50%+ disability); Illinois Veteran Grant: Tuition waiver at state schools. State benefits are administered by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (1-800-437-9824); federal VA claims are handled through the Chicago VA Regional Office.
Official source: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 1-800-437-9824
Address: 833 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62794
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs assists Illinois veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and operates state veterans homes.
All 100 NC counties have County Veterans Service Officers providing free assistance.
Covering all 50 states + Washington D.C. across 5 regions. Contact your state DVA for complete benefit details.
Key veteran benefits in Illinois include: Property tax exemption up to $250K for disabled veterans; Free hunting & fishing license (50%+ disability); Illinois Veteran Grant: Tuition waiver at state schools. State benefits are administered by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (1-800-437-9824); federal VA claims are handled through the Chicago VA Regional Office.
Yes. Illinois offers: Property tax exemption up to $250K for disabled veterans. Confirm current eligibility and amounts with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
Yes. Illinois offers: Illinois Veteran Grant: Tuition waiver at state schools. Confirm current eligibility and amounts with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
Yes. Illinois offers: Free hunting & fishing license (50%+ disability). Confirm current eligibility and amounts with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (1-800-437-9824) administers Illinois's state-level veteran benefits. Official site: https://veterans.illinois.gov/
The Chicago VA Regional Office (2122 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612) serves Illinois for federal VA claims. Phone: 1-800-827-1000.
Operation WarriorFit, a veteran-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides free race entries (5Ks, marathons, Spartan races, and more) to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders nationwide, including Illinois. Apply once at operationwarriorfit.org/eligibility, then request entries to partnered races.
Browse our complete 2026 guide to state-by-state veteran benefits — property tax exemptions, education, hunting & fishing licenses, income tax breaks, and VA resources.