Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

(Champaign Office)
Huntington Towers, Suite 704-705
201 W. Springfield Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820-4834
(217) 278-3388

Contact: Terry Baer, Service Officer

Provides information and application for all federal and state benefits for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and dependents. Services cover Champaign, Piatt and Ford counties, and parts of Douglas County.

A few of the benefits provided to veterans include:

World War II Bonus
A bonus of $10 per month for domestic service and $15 per month for foreign service is payable to Illinois residents who served on active duty between Sept. 16, 1940 and Sept. 3, 1945. Survivors are entitled to a benefit of $900 if the veteran's death was service-connected and within the period specified.

Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Conflict Bonus
A $100 bonus is payable for service during specified periods. Claimants must meet specific qualifications.

Veterans' Grant
The Illinois Veteran Grant Program pays tuition and certain fees at all Illinois state-supported colleges and universities.

Jobs for Vets
The Department of Employment Security/Illinois Job Service provides a trained Veterans Representative to help veterans receive training and employment.

Illinois Veterans Homes
Quality nursing and health care services are provided for Illinois veterans. Qualifying conditions must be met.

For additional information, contact the Springfield office at 1-800-437-9824. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs website is http://www.state.il.us/agency/DVA.