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Two-hundred veterans from across Illinois will be honored.

Those honored will be those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty on their achievements and on the extent to which their contributions have aided, benefited and provided inspiration to their community.

According to KHQA-TV, more than 100 veterans have already been nominated to be recognized as part of Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, but more nominations are welcome.

Nominees will be evaluated based on their achievements in dedicating their time and energy to build their communities and assist their fellow veterans and service members.

The honorees will be announced in September 2018 and will be featured guests at the Bicentennial Party Gala, which will be held at Chicago’s United Center.

Anyone can nominate a hero.

The Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs will accept nominations through August 31, 2018.

Written nominations can be sent to:

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
69 W. Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60601

or online by clicking on “Honor 200” at www.illinois.gov/veterans.