THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS IS LAUNCHING THE ANNUAL OPERATION RISING SPIRIT CAMPAIGN. 

THE EFFORT ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO WRITE TO THE RESIDENTS OF STATE VETERAN’S HOMES IN ANNA, CHICAGO, LASALLE, MANTENO AND QUINCY SAYS AGENCY DIRECTOR TERRY PRINCE.

YOU CAN SEND YOUR LETTERS TO THE DEPARTMENT’S SPRINGFIELD OFFICE OR ELECTRONICALLY. 

PEOPLE CAN ALSO EMAIL A VET ON THE AGENCY’S WEBSITE AT: ILLINOIS DOT GOV SLASH VETERANS.