Northbrook American Legion Post 791 and VFW Post 10236

03/15/2025

Glenview - Northbrook Neighbors

Day 1 of 13

Whenever you see a US Flag being properly folded, each fold has a special meaning.

Whether Memorial Day (for Fallen Heroes; all Veterans that have passed); Flag Day, July 4th, Veterans Day or any Veteran Funeral, you can see this solemn tradition many places.

March 15, 2025 Day 1 of 13:

1. The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

Note: Please remember to properly dispose of Old Glory when needed.

The Northbrook American Legion Post 791 and VFW Post 10236 hosts boxes for disposal at Northbrook, Illinois Village Hall, Sunset Foods in Northbrook and the Legion Post front door at 1354b Shermer Road.

Thank you!

03/14/2025

The Legion and VFW encourage all eligible citizens to VOTE.

This right, often referred to as suffrage or franchise, underscores the principle of equality and participation in governance.

The Preamble of the American Legion specifically calls out "in discharging the duty of voting in elections".

Early Voting Starts: Monday, March 17, 2025 at Village Halls (Glenview & Northbrook)
Election Day is: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

*Northfield Residents and Northfield Township Unincorporated residents may check here to determine their best Early Voting location: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/your-voter-information

Glenview - Northbrook Neighbors

12/03/2024

09/19/2024

Please remember POW/MIA Recognition Day on 20SEP2024!

Remember!

07/19/2024

Riders please consider joining the Windy City Veterans American Legion Riders on Saturday, July 27th, 6344 w 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Muster at 09:20. We are honoring our Korean War Veterans with a motorcycle Honor Guard.

05/30/2024

Northbrook Illinois is an exceptional town that truly honors our heroes.

02/27/2024

What a mess 🔥 33 years ago like yesterday 🇺🇸 Semper Fi

02/24/2024

Semper Fi 🇺🇸

12/13/2023

The National Guard Birthday: Dec. 13, 1636
The birthday of the National Guard may surprise you. The National Guard official site lists the official date as Dec. 13, 1636.

That is no misprint. The date the Massachusetts colonial legislature authorized a consolidation of the colony’s militias into three regiments was indeed on Dec. 13, 1636.

This date is used as part of a Defense Department tradition of using the date on the legislation officially recognizing an active or reserve component’s existence.

Later, the Militia Act of May 8, 1792 authorized military units formed before the Act to retain “customary privileges.” Over 100 years later, the Militia Act of 1903 plus the National Defense Act of 1916 with other laws, the original Militia Act has been perpetuated.

The National Guard: Older Than the United States Army
There are four United States Army units considered direct descendants of the 1636 reorganization. The units are the following:

101st Engineer Battalion
101st Field Artillery Regiment
181st Infantry Regiment
182nd Infantry Regiment
All four belong to the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

11/12/2023

Members of Northbrook American Legion Post 791 and VFW Post 10236 started Veterans Day (11/11/23) with other Veterans to help break down and load 132,000 pounds (a new record) of Chicken for Food Pantries around Chicagoland.

Over half of the chicken distributed today would be consumed on Veterans Day. This twice-a-year event is led by the Hunger Resource Network out of Northbrook, Illinois.