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Aurora Legion dedicates new downtown office

— March 4, 2020

Through the past 100 years of existence, the Aurora-based Roosevelt American Legion Post 84 has answered the call with support of community events, financial help for students and families…

Aurora’s Roosevelt Legion Post 84 observes a pair of centennials
— June 12, 2019

Aurora’s American Legion Post No. 84 hosted a double birthday party last week. The longtime veterans’ group observed the national organization’s 100th birthday with a low-key…
Naperville cancels Memorial Day parade due to excessive heat
— May 25, 2018

The excessive heat expected today has prompted the city of Naperville to cancel is annual Memorial Day parade. The parade was scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. On its Twitter page, the…
Queen of Hearts mania sweeping Metro East region
— November 29, 2017

With American Legion Post 1239 in Aviston recently offering an estimated $1.05 million jackpot in its Queen of Hearts drawing, the popularity of privately-run, charitable raffles…

Kendall County news briefs
— May 1, 2019

KENDALL COUNTY Kifowit recognizes American Legion on 100th anniversary U.S. Marine Corps veteran and State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently introduced legislation honoring…
Metamora American Legion finds a home for WW II exhibit
— February 28, 2018

For everyone involved, the demolition of the American Legion Fred Herring Post 89 in Metamora was a sad situation. A portion of its past, however, has been salvaged and sheltered…
Collinsville community to support veterans all through the streets
— April 13, 2016

Collinsville-area military veterans will soon be honored through a new street banner program along the thoroughfares of Uptown Collinsville. Under the new Hometown Heroes program, up…