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VFW Post 5788 building
Veterans of Foreign Wars · Post 5788 · Lockport, Illinois

Teamwork. Leadership. Commitment.

A home for veterans of overseas service in Will County since our charter, and a full-service canteen and rental hall open to the whole community.

Post meeting First Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Auxiliary meeting First Thursday, 6:00 pm
Canteen today 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday nights

Queen of Hearts

  • Drawing at 7:00 pm. 50/50 drawing at 7:30 pm.
  • Winner must be present to receive 70% of the pot; if not present, the winner receives 35% with a valid ticket.
  • Once the jackpot reaches $30,000, winners need not be present to receive 70%.
  • Pull a Joker and receive 10% of the jackpot.
  • Tickets must be filled out with your name as it appears on your ID, a valid phone number, and the number of the card you wish to be drawn.

The canteen

Our full service canteen bar area is open to the public. Membership not required.

Hours & canteen info

Video gaming room

Six machines for your gaming pleasure.

Rental hall

Room for up to 200 guests, flexible seating, and bar packages from open bar to tailored selections.

Hall rental details

Join the Post

Yearly membership dues are $38.64. Eligibility runs from World War II through the war on global terror and other expeditionary campaigns.

Eligibility & application

Veteran resources

Illinois homestead exemption forms for veterans with disabilities, benefit letters, and claims help through the Post Service Officer.

Forms & downloads

The Auxiliary

Relatives of eligible veterans carry much of the Post's community and youth work. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm.

About the Auxiliary