Dixon VFW Post 540

Dixon VFW Post 540 THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME! Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540 in Dixon, Illinois. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the nearly 1.9 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

Stop out Monday February 2We have lightning at 6:30 PM jackpot starting at $1463Also Luchadores Mexican Grill is serving...
02/01/2026

Stop out Monday February 2
We have lightning at 6:30 PM jackpot starting at $1463
Also Luchadores Mexican Grill is serving from 5 to 7 PM

01/30/2026

Tonight’s Queen of Hearts winner Laura card 4 - 6 of clubs - wins 24 free tickets

Lightning at the VFW Monday night, January 26th starts at 6:30 PM. Jackpot will be starting at $1333. Luchadores Mexica...
01/25/2026

Lightning at the VFW Monday night, January 26th starts at 6:30 PM. Jackpot will be starting at $1333.
Luchadores Mexican grill will have dinner available from 5 to 7 PM. Stop out, have some great food and play lightning.

Our friend Rich G. pulled card #18 tonight but that was the 3♠ so the pot rolled over to $1,355! Next week we'll have t...
01/23/2026

Our friend Rich G. pulled card #18 tonight but that was the 3♠ so the pot rolled over to $1,355! Next week we'll have tater tot casserole with salad available for dinner. Stay warm!

01/23/2026

Tonight's Queen of Hearts pot is $1,130!

01/19/2026

This evening at the V watching the Bears' last-minute touchdown:

Donny Lee live in Nashville. Ready to come back and play Dixon VFW!!!
01/17/2026

Donny Lee live in Nashville. Ready to come back and play Dixon VFW!!!

This Sunday, January 18 from 1 to 4 pm
01/16/2026

This Sunday, January 18 from 1 to 4 pm

Our good friend Zeke T. pulled card #31 tonight but that was the 4♥ so the pot rolled over to $1,130! Next week we'll h...
01/16/2026

Our good friend Zeke T. pulled card #31 tonight but that was the 4♥ so the pot rolled over to $1,130! Next week we'll have shrimp Alfredo with salad and bread available for dinner. Come on out and help get this game going!

01/16/2026

Tonight's Queen of Hearts pot is $895!

***Monday 1/12/26Luchadores Mexican grill will be serving from 5 to 7 PM. Stop out and have a sit down dinner. Also, wh...
01/11/2026

***Monday 1/12/26
Luchadores Mexican grill will be serving from 5 to 7 PM. Stop out and have a sit down dinner.
Also, while you enjoy dinner you could stay for our lightning game at 6:30 PM jackpot starts at $1027 🤑🤑💰💰

Allan S. pulled card #10 last night but it was the 5♣ so the pot rolled over to $895! Next week we'll have chicken baco...
01/10/2026

Allan S. pulled card #10 last night but it was the 5♣ so the pot rolled over to $895! Next week we'll have chicken bacon ranch wraps with French fries available for dinner, so please come on out and help us get that pot up!

Address

1560 Il Route 38
Dixon, IL
61021

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 9pm
Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm
Friday 1pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+18152885165

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