Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission

06/06/2026

06/03/2026

From the County Assessors Office -

It is imperative that you connect with us BEFORE tax bills go out about your exemptions. Ideally, your applications for any exemption you’re entitled to should be received by July 1 of the year prior!

‼️Let’s talk exemptions‼️

You have probably received your 2025 (payable in 2026) tax bills that the treasurer mailed out a couple weeks ago. We have been inundated with calls and visits about exemptions that taxpayers feel they are missing.

It is imperative that you connect with us BEFORE tax bills go out about your exemptions. Ideally, your applications for any exemption you’re entitled to should be received by July 1 of the year prior!

Example:
For the current year taxes- 2026 (payable in 2027) PLEASE have your applications in by July 1, 2026! We will always work with people the best we can to accommodate should something come up and you didn’t get your application in on time. However, to ensure you see that exemption on your tax bill it’s really important to get those apps in as soon as possible.

We are here to help and happy to help our taxpayers! 😀 Please call us or visit https://www.grundycountyil.gov/services/assessor/property_tax_relief.php to find out which exemptions you qualify to receive.

AND if you have a senior (65+) in your life, please, please, please help them and make sure they have all their exemptions!

We ❤️ and appreciate our taxpayers. Our staff is ready, willing, and able to guide you and answer any questions you may have. Let’s make sure you have all your exemptions (on time 😉) for 2026!

05/21/2026

Our offices will be closed and there will be no transportation services on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
The office will reopen and resume transportation services on Tuesday, May 26.

There are many local events in honor of Memorial Day, the Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission encourages all to participate in an event near you.

05/19/2026

Grundy County communities will honor and remember our nation’s finest with the following observances on Memorial Day, Monday May 25, 2026:

Minooka - Minooka American Legion Post 1188 will host a Memorial Day parade and observance on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade starts at 10 AM at the Mission Bible Church 412 N Wabena Ave, Minooka. A memorial service will follow the parade at Veterans Park at the corner of Mondamin Street and Wabena Avenue.

Coal City, Diamond & Carbon Hill - St. Juvin VFW Post 1336 will host their Memorial Day observance on Monday May 25, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial located at the Coal City Intermediate School. The observance will start at 11:45 AM. The school is located at 305 E Division Street Coal City, IL.

Morris – John Martin Steele VFW Post 6049 will host a parade and observance. The parade starts at 10:45 AM from Chapin Park and goes to the Grundy County courthouse. Observance at the courthouse starts at 11:00 AM. There is no registration required for the parade, the community is welcome to participate, they ask that you be at the park by 10:15 am.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Day observance will be at 11:30 AM on Monday May 25, 2026. The cemetery is located at 20953 West Hoff Road Elwood, IL. Only Off-site parking will be available; some handicap parking will be available. Please follow all signs and directions given by cemetery staff when you arrive. Buses will be available to transport guests to and from the ceremony.

Volunteers are welcome for the placement and removal of grave flags at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Flag placement will occur on Friday May 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM and removal will be on Tuesday May 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM. Volunteers for either event are asked to meet at the main flagpole.

If you are unable to attend an observance in your community The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. The Moment does not replace traditional Memorial Day events; rather, it is an act of national unity in which all Americans, alone or with family and friends, honor those who died in service to the United States.

There are many local events in honor of Memorial Day, the Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission encourages all to participate in an event near you.

04/21/2026

The VA may cover the cost of emergency care received at a non-VA emergency department. However, eligibility and coverage depend on specific criteria set by the VA.

We encourage veterans and their families to review the VA’s guidelines ahead of time so you know what to expect if an urgent situation arises.

We’ve included a link below to the VA’s official page explaining how emergency care coverage works. Taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself now can help avoid confusion or stress later.

🧐Did you know?? There is a 24-hour triage nurse at Hines VAMC with whom you can discuss medical concerns, and receive guidance. Call 708-202-3800 to speak with a nurse 7 days a week.

If you think your life or health is in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. You don’t need to check with us first.But if you go to a non-VA facility—even one that’s in our community care network—you must follow certain rules so that we can cover the cost of your care. ...

04/09/2026

The Grundy County Land Use Department will be hosting a shredding and ewaste event for Grundy County on April 18th from 8:00 AM to Noon at the Administration Building.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter

04/01/2026

Masking and visitation UPDATE for Hines VAMC

Effective April 1, 2026, masking will be optional in non-clinical areas and outpatient waiting areas of Hines VA’s main hospital campus and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.​

Masking is required in the following high-risk areas: Dialysis, ICU, CLC, Chemotherapy and RCF.

Patients or staff may request a mask, and anyone with respiratory symptoms will be asked to wear one.​

​Outpatient visitation is unrestricted at the discretion of individual medical service requirements. Inpatient visitation will be limited to individuals 13 years and older.