Illinois HB4971 establishes a fund to preserve and restore war and veterans' memorials, designates April 9 as Illinois Veterans' Legacy Day, and.
Illinois HB4971 creates the Illinois War and Veterans Memorials and Monuments Fund to support the preservation and restoration of outdoor memorials, monuments, plaques, and historic sites highlighting Illinois' military veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide grants to local governments, historic societies, and veterans' organizations for restoration projects. The bill also mandates the creation of a digital archive of veterans' records, letters, and oral histories.
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