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Veteran Benefits Assistance | Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

401 Main Street, Suite 650, Peoria, IL 61602

Eligibility

Veterans and their families

Hours

Peoria Office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12 to 1) Fulton County Office (VFW at 1323 S Main St in Lewistown): 1st and 3rd Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone is 309-837-5838 State Line (800-437-9824): Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
309-671-7679

Voice - Main Line (Peoria Office)

https://veterans.illinois.gov

Languages

English and Spanish, with accommodations for additional languages

Application process

Please call.

Fees

None

Service area

Stark County, IL
Woodford County, IL
Fulton County, IL
Tazewell County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Putnam County, IL
Marshall County, IL

Description

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a state agency dedicated to empowering veterans, as well as their dependents and survivors. The agency helps veterans navigate the complex veteran support system and assists them in obtaining benefits; provides long term health care for eligible veterans at five Veterans’ Homes; and works with other government agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges.

Last Assured

11/25/2025

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a state agency dedicated to empowering veterans, as well as their dependents and survivors. The agency helps veterans navigate the complex veteran support system and assists them in obtaining benefits; provides long term health care for eligible veterans at five Veterans’ Homes; and works with other government agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges.