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DAV Mobile Services
Returning to Illinois
Veterans,
Once again, the Disabled Veterans of America will be deploying our mobile unit to reach out to you. Below are the Illinois locations and dates. This is a nationwide event, so if you reside in any of the other states, there is a PDF link at the bottom of this page listing all of the locations.
When you come to the DAV Mobile Service Office location below, bring your claim number, Social Security Number and any other pertinent documentation. The Disabled American Veterans builds better lives for all of our nation's disabled veterans and their families. We look forward to seeing you and serving you!
Illinois Locations
Tuscola
May 3, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Community Parking Lot 122 West North Central Avenue
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Olney
May 4, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
City Parking Lot 200 Block of north Boone
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Carbondale
May 6, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 100 Faner Drive
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Champaign
May 7, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
VFW 5520 609 Edgebrook Drive
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Bourbonnais
May 10, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Jewell Osco 455 Main Street
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Springfield
May 11, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DAV Hall Hagler Chapter #15 25 Lake Club Area
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Peoria
May 12, 2010 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
O'Brien Field Peoria Chief's (7th inning) 730 Southwest Jefferson Avenue
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Quincy
May 13, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DAV Quincy Adams County Chapter #32 Quincy Veterans Home, 1707 North 12th Street
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Effingham
May 15, 2010 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Legacy Harley-Davidson 1315 Althoff Avenue
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Rockford
August 28, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kegel Harley-Davidson 7125 Harrison Avenue
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Decatur
August 29, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DAV Decatur & Macon Chapter #17 1700 North Lakeshore Drive
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Springfield
August 30, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DAV Hall Hagler Chapter #15 25 Lake Club Area
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Quincy
August 31, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DAV Quincy Adams County Chapter #32 Quincy Veterans Home, 1707 North 12th Street
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Rockford
September 2, 2010 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rockford VA Clinic 4940 East State Street
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Shorewood
November 13, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Conrad's Harley-Davidson 19356 NE Frontage Road
Steven Wolf 312-980-4242
Complete List of US Locations (PDF)
ARTICLES & UPDATES

GAO Ruling Involving Michigan Firm and VA
Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Programs
11 OCT 2011
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Video of Congressional Hearing HERE

AUDIT
Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Programs
July 25, 2011
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