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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Local veterans are calling on Illinois lawmakers to help build a new 500 bed facility at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  The air at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy was thick with nostalgia Saturday.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Dozens of Quincy's veterans and their families gathered Sunday to remember the lives of the men and women who've fought for our country.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Office's mobile unit will offer services to veterans.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Illinois Veterans Home residents will pay higher fees starting this summer.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  More than eighty entries lined Maine street with everything from flags and patriotic music to a 53-foot big rig adorned with the names of victims of the 9/11 attacks.

Saturday, April 16, 2011  The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 138, put on this recruitment breakfast at the American Legion in Quincy.

Saturday, February 13, 2010  Many area couples looked to the past to to sweep their sweetheart off their feet this Valentines Weekend at the Civil War Military Ball.

Saturday, December 12, 2009  Dozens gather at a small ceremony in Quincy to remember soldiers in combat and those who have served.

Thursday, October 08, 2009  The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will sponsor an event in Quincy on Oct. 9th to answer questions about veteran benefits and programs

Friday, November 07, 2008