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.

Sunday 3/15 OPEN MIC - stop out and join the fun and maybe you can join them on the MIC.
03/13/2026

Sunday 3/15 OPEN MIC - stop out and join the fun and maybe you can join them on the MIC.

03/13/2026

Tonight’s winner picked 35 J. Bushman was the winner. 3 of Diamonds

Stop out have dinner, play the queen of hearts.
03/12/2026

Stop out have dinner, play the queen of hearts.

03/11/2026
03/11/2026
We are prepping for the corned beef dinner Thursday night, stop out enjoy the dinner or call and get it to go! We have ...
03/11/2026

We are prepping for the corned beef dinner Thursday night, stop out enjoy the dinner or call and get it to go! We have our Queen of hearts drawing at 730.

It’s that time of the year!!! Corned beef dinner Thursday 3/12.
03/09/2026

It’s that time of the year!!! Corned beef dinner Thursday 3/12.

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead tonight so you are not late for Sunday Funday tmw(3/8). 2-5 pm. Luchadores Mexican...
03/08/2026

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead tonight so you are not late for Sunday Funday tmw(3/8). 2-5 pm. Luchadores Mexican Grill will be cooking.

Save the date. Your dedication of supporting us so we can continue to support you is greatly appreciated and respected.
03/08/2026

Save the date. Your dedication of supporting us so we can continue to support you is greatly appreciated and respected.

We've had some big winners the last couple days. Our machines are hot, just fyi!
03/07/2026

We've had some big winners the last couple days. Our machines are hot, just fyi!

Our good friend Ed R. pulled card #5 tonight but that was the 3♥ so the pot rolled over to $3,230! Next week we'll have...
03/06/2026

Our good friend Ed R. pulled card #5 tonight but that was the 3♥ so the pot rolled over to $3,230! Next week we'll have corned beef and cabbage available for dinner and it's always tasty so come on out and bring your friends!

Our first Sunday Funday of the year is this Sunday from 2-5, with live music from The Couch Coins and food by Luchadores Mexican Grill. The forecast is looking pretty good right now so we might even be able to have it outside!

03/06/2026

Tonight's Queen of Hearts pot is $2,895!

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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