Top news and stories from EWORLDWIRE http://www.eworldwire.com/ http://www.eworldwire.com/logos/logo40x60.gif http://www.eworldwire.com/ 40 60 (C) Copyright 2008 EWORLDWIRE Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:10:13 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/19349 The American Legion Department Of Illinois issues the following statement: Honorable Department Commander William "Bill" Hudson passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. from lung cancer. Those who wish to pay their respects to this beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and colleague may join others at: Bill Hudson Visitation and Funeral Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Visitation 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd St. [EWORLDWIRE] Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:16:10 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/19269 "By visiting a range of communities across the state each year, our Illinois Department American Legion annual membership drive delivers an up-close and personal look at the activities of the American Legion," stated National Vice Commander James W. Davis of Post 46 of Benwood, W. Va. Leaders of American Legion districts in Illinois participate in a week-long annual membership caravan. This year's event kicks off on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. [EWORLDWIRE] Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:35:37 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18952 When Colona, Ill., area citizens join throngs of people coming to their city on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, they will be doing so for an entire day for one of their own - Illinois Fire Fighter Joe Swan, recipient of the American Legion Department of Illinois 2008 Fire Fighter Of The Year Award. [EWORLDWIRE] Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:13:11 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18603 After the final fireworks twinkle out at Fourth of July celebrations, in Illinois, the recognition of the significance of the celebrations will extend through the following week as the Illinois American Legion pays homage to American service personnel at the Illinois American Legion State Convention. [EWORLDWIRE] Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:15:28 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18479 Celebrating veterans and their sacrifices are in general limited to a handful of days during the year, unless one is a member of a rapidly growing number of thankful Illinois residents who call their American Legion (AL) Post their, "Second Home," and gets involved with AL activities. A prime opportunity to hear and learn more from the highest level - the National Commander - will present itself in several locations next week. Governor of Illinois Rod R. [EWORLDWIRE] Fri, 09 May 2008 17:19:42 -0400 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/18038 For the leadership of the American Legion chapters in Illinois, the annual membership caravan kicking off this week is a forum to share and update veterans about issues that directly impact them, and to grow the ranks and the backbone of its active base. For one short week starting Friday, January 11, 2008, and led by National Vice Commander David Korth of Post 54 of Marshville, Wisc. [EWORLDWIRE] Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:12:04 -0500 http://www.eworldwire.com/pressreleases/17854 Wartime veterans of Peoria Heights have found a novel way to celebrate Veteran's Day: by commemorating their own post with a Veteran's Day Birthday through which to serve veterans and their community of Peoria Heights. The nation's largest veterans' organization, The American Legion, is inviting all wartime-era veterans in the area to join in establishing an American Legion Post in Peoria Heights, Illinois, on November 9, 10, and on Veterans Day, November 11, 2007, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p. [EWORLDWIRE] Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:38:41 -0500