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Post 690 Events, Announcements & News

American Legion Post 690 Mission Statement

Upcoming events at Post 690...

Notice: The American Legion Building is a Non-Smoking and Vaping Building

Illinois passed a much more strict policy on vaping within businesses:

As of January 1, 2024, the Smoke-Free Illinois Act now includes vaping/use of e-cigarettes. The Smoke-Free Illinois Act prohibits smoking and vaping in virtually all public places and workplaces, including private clubs and gaming facilities.

No smoking is allowed on the front steps under the canopy of the Post. Please move 15 feet from the building on the sidewalk.

Mark Your Calendar

Please join us for upcoming community events.

July 17 - 20 - The Wall that Heals, will be in Antioch, IL. Detailed Information Link

August 17 - Family Picnic

September 27 - American Legion Post 690 Golf Outing. Information and Signup Form.

Veterans Movie Night

The next monthly Veterans Movie Night is on Monday, July 28th, 2025. The Post is generally closed on Mondays, but once a month we open it for all Veterans, members and non-members. This is when we have a free military movie selected just for Veterans. If you have a Veteran friend or relative bring them along. The movie changes every month, the bar will be open and you can count on some free chow too. It all starts at 5:00 pm with some buddy talk. The movie starts at 6:30 pm. These fun events allow you to see a good movie and socialize with fellow Veterans.

Post 690 is 100 Years Old

The American Legion Post 690 celebrated their 100th year in 2024. The American Legion was founded in 1919. Post 690 was founded in 1924. If you are a Veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, please join us. If you are a relative of a Veteran you are eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary. We work as a family to support and assist Veterans and Veteran families. Stop in and see for yourself what we are all about. All Veterans and the public are invited to visit and use our Club Room or Club Hall.

Thank you for allowing Post 690 to provide their patriotic efforts to the Palatine community and for 100 years of your support. David Hammer from the Palatine Historical Society has written a brief History of American Legion Post 690.

Social Media

The Post have Social Media accounts:

Facebook, American Legion Post 690

Instagram, American_Legion_Post_690

ABOUT US

We are the Palatine, Illinois Post 690 of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. Our family of chartered organizations work together in providing a fraternal group of veterans, sons of veterans and those closely related to veterans.

The American Legion

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

Current Legion Post 690 Officers

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The Sons of the American Legion

Although Sons has its own membership, the organization is not a separate entity. Rather, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) is a program of The American Legion. Many Legionnaires hold dual membership in the Sons of the American Legion.

Current SAL Post 690 Officers

Find Out More and Join the SAL

The American Legion Auxiliary

Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.

Current Auxilary Officers

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OUR HOME

Originally founded by the Palatine veterans of World War I, Post 690 is located in downtown Palatine, Illinois. American Legion Post 690 has been serving veterans, veteran families and the public since 1924 when it was granted its charter. The post provides support through the post's American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Proceeds from Post 690 hospitality, hall rentals and other events allows us to provide veteran related programs and services. Allowing us to serve you, allows us to serve the veteran community in need.

Stop in, find out more and and join the American Legion Post 690 Family. You can view our current and upcoming meetings and events here.

The 690 Club Room

Post 690 hosts and manages the Club Room, open to the public everyday. The Club Room is a great place to meet your friends or to just come in and enjoy some American Legion hospitality.

The post has recently renovated The Club Hall which can be reserved for receptions, birthday parties and meetings. The Hall can be configured to meet your needs. Outside catering is available. Beverage and bartender service can be provided.

The Club Hall at Post 690

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OUR HOME

1924

Post Established

1948

Post Building Built

600+

Membership

1000+

Lifetime Events

CALENDAR

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CONTACT

American Legion Post 690
122 West Palatine Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067
847.359.1606
www.alpost690.us

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DONATE

The membership of Palatine Post 690 of the American Legion is asking for donations to assist in its efforts to provide support to veterans and veterans groups as well as for needed building repairs and improvements.

501(c)3

If you or your business desire/require a letter from a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for your donation, the American Legion Veterans of Post 690 is a Nonprofit organization formed for this purpose. Your donation will be used in accordance with our mission of helping veterans groups. If you want your donation to go to a specific veterans cause or organization, etc., indicate that on the Memo Line.

Make your check payable to American Legion Veterans of Post 690. Envelope should be addressed to Paul Clausell, Pres., American Legion Veterans of Post 690, 122 W Palatine RD, Palatine, IL 60067. You may also leave it with a Bartender – if you visit our clubroom. You will receive a 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt acknowledgment letter.”

501(c)(19)

A Donation Fund Form can be mailed to:

Donations should be made payable to the American Legion Post 690.

American Legion Post 690 Donations
122 West Palatine Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Donations may also be made through PayPal using the link below.

American Legion Post 690 is a 501(c)(19) designated organization under the Internal Revenue Code and your payments may be deductible from personal income taxes to the maximum amount permitted by law.

Thank you.