Since being chartered in 1919, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all qualified military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and goodwill on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
May 2021
April 29, 2021
Corona virus update, State website
IDHS: COVID-19 Vaccination Information (state.il.us)
Status of Elmhurst American Legion events and programs:
We are pleased to announce that most Elmhurst American Legion programs have returned to regular operations while keeping social distancing, mask wearing, and State of Illinois capacities in place.
Cafe 187 has resumed providing lunch specials on site. We hope you can join us. If you are not comfortable with dining in, carry-out of the entire menu will still be available. Daily lunch specials are from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday - Friday. We suggest you call ahead if you have a large order. We are following all guidelines recommended by the CDC in regards to social distancing and cleaning procedures.
Our Saturday Afternoon Lunches have resumed for dining on site or carry out, from 12 pm - 2 pm. Check our Lunch Menus page for weekly offers.The Cafe 187 Bar is now open and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are being served.
Friday Fish Fry resumed March 26, 2021. Our new hours are 5:00pm to 8:00pm. If dining in, reservations are suggested but not required. Carry out is available. After dinner, you are invited to join our Weekly Entertainment in the Normandy Room. Events start at either 7:00 or 7:30 p.m. There is no charge, but donations may be requested for particular events.
Queen of Hearts card game has resumed. Tickets may be purchased at the bar.
Changes will be updated here as they become available. We want to thank all of our Patrons for their continued support during this uneasy time. We will continue to do our part by serving you every day.
Please see the National Legion website below for CoVid-19 updates.
https://www.legion.org/news/248577/national-commander-coronavirus-updates
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If you are a local citizen, business entity, or organization, and would like to advertise on our website, please contact the Post at 630-833-7800. We will have someone get back to you. We will work with you on donation rates, publication terms, and on what category you'd like to appear in (see below), the size of copy (partial page shared with others, or full page self standing), and whether it is in color or black and white. We can also include links to your own website. Per the Legion website administrator, Legionsites.com, the copy should be in a jpeg format for the best appearance on the site.
You may also may wish to be a sponsor or booster of the Post. See tab "Advertising, Supporters" for our three categories of recognition: Advertisers, Boosters, and Sponsors. Existing organizations taken from the discontinued print version of The Sniper will be contacted to upgrade their copy to a web format if they wish to do so.
Thank you in advance for your interest and support of T.H.B. Post 187!
Phone 630-833-7800
