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VSO and veterans benefits help in Cook County, Illinois Find veterans benefits contacts for Cook County, Illinois.
This directory lists 140 service locations and contacts, including a statewide service contact. Every county has a guide to local, regional or state services. Some office details remain unconfirmed; this is not a complete list of every office. More offices may be available in your area.
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All 102 Illinois counties Getting help in Cook County Contact the listed county or regional service for benefits assistance. Confirm the appointment, eligibility and meeting location with the provider.
Office details and county information checked on 2026-09-10. These guides group services by location and explicitly stated service area; they do not imply every listed office is operated by a county.
15 matching local listings. The statewide service contact is shown separately.
Service locations and contacts Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Alsip
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Alsip, Cook County.
11601 S Pulaski Rd., Alsip, IL, 60803 Mondays 9am-3pm Appointments Only
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Chicago
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Chicago, Cook County.
69 W. Washington St. Ste. 1620, Chicago, IL, 60602 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Chicago
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Chicago, Cook County.
1515 E. 71st Street, Chicago, IL, 60619 Tuesday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Chicago
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Chicago, Cook County.
4250 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60634-1417 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Chicago
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Chicago, Cook County.
2122 W. Taylor St., Rm# 127, Chicago, IL, 60612 Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Chicago
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Chicago, Cook County.
8658 S. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL, 60652 Tuesday thru Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Des Plaines
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Des Plaines, Cook County.
52 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL, 60016 Tuesday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ** Call for Appointment **
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Elk Grove Village
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Elk Grove Village, Cook County.
600 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007 Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM **Call for Appointment**
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Evanston
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Evanston, Cook County.
1901 W. Howard Street, Evanston, IL, 60202 Tuesdays - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM **Appointments Only**
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Forest Park
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Forest Park, Cook County.
1515 S. Harlem Ave., Forest Park, IL, 60130 Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Hoffman Estates
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Hoffman Estates, Cook County.
1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169 Monday and Thursdays Only 9:00 AM -4:00 PM / *Appointments Only*
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Palatine
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Palatine, Cook County.
721 S. Quentin Rd., Suite 102, Palatine, IL, 60067 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Remote Wednesdays) "Appointments Only"
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Park Forest
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Park Forest, Cook County.
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL, 60466 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM (*** Appointments Only ***)
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · Benefits and claims assistance · Richton Park
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County. Physical office: Richton Park, Cook County.
4511 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL, 60471 Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-4:00pm, "Appointments Only"
Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission · Benefits and claims assistance
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Cook County.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs · State or organization contact · Springfield
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833 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62704 Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Disabled American Veterans · State or organization contact · Chicago
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VA Regional Office, 2122 W Taylor Street, Suite 104, Chicago, IL 60612 Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
The American Legion · State or organization contact · Chicago
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2122 W Taylor Street, Room 106, Chicago, IL Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Veterans of Foreign Wars · State or organization contact
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Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
AMVETS · State or organization contact
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Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Paralyzed Veterans of America · State or organization contact
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Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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