LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission

Illinois veterans assistance commissions are set up under the Military Veterans Assistance Act (330 ILCS 45); the Illinois entry explains them. LaSalle County's commission: "Our office is here to help Veterans and their families apply for benefits and file any claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and various other agencies. We also can assist with obtaining any military documents and awards/medals." What it does. Compensation, pension, appeals, VA health care and nursing home applications, burial and memorial claims, documents, employment and education help, and a property tax appointment to check eligibility for the veterans exemptions ("You may be required to renew your exemption benefits annually"). Emergency help: its FY2023 report to the Governor counts $21,824.32 paid "via vouchers to vendors- for either rent or utilities payments", and its FY2025 figures, read to its board in early 2026, $8,725 of general assistance. The county page sends veterans to the Recorder's Honor Rewards card for local discounts. Where. Superintendent Christa Hammers and Assistant Superintendent Lissa Olson; 4231 Progress Blvd, Unit 4, Peru, IL; 815-433-1761, fax 815-433-6209; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, closed noon to 1. A service officer holds outreach hours at Marseilles City Hall on Mondays and at Streator City Hall.