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Support Local Veterans
​in Madison County Illinois


Everyday discounts for Veterans

Kyoto (Edwardsville)
​10% discount for veterans when server is told about veteran status.

Silly Grandma's Sweet Creations (Maryville)
Cookies, cupcakes, pies, and much more.  Offers a 10% off total purchase for Military active and Veteran and first responders.

Support local veteran owned businesses

Dine and Drink to Support Veterans

222 Artisan Bakery (Edwardsville)
Tue - Thur: 7am to 3pm, Fri & Sat: 7am to 6pm, Sun: 7am to 1pmBake Artisan Breads & Pastries Daily. Proud to serve local Goshen Coffee.  Sandwiches Tues-Thur and Pizzas Fri & Sat.

Blue Ice Creamery (East Alton)
11am-9pm Mon-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri/Sat, closed Sundays. Specializing in super premium small batch ice cream. Has a full hot and cold coffee bar, cold brew, milk shakes, 5 different types of hot chocolate, homemade chili, and more. All waffle products made in house. Veteran owned. Open Year Round!

Coffee Box (Maryville)
Open 6am - 6pm.  Serving coffee, tea, and yogurt smoothies.  A veteran-owned company that works to cut the cost of coffee while still providing a great cup of Joe. ​​

Germania Brew Haus (Alton\Godfrey)
A coffee shop by day and self-serve craft beer taproom by evening. A veteran and locally owned business. Swing by for a coffee, a beer, or both!  Drive-through only due to COVID.

Michael's Coffee Shop (Highland)
6am- 1pm Monday-Saturday.
Hot and Cold coffees and Teas, a bakery, and lots of snacks and sweets.  Fred (the co-owner) is a Navy vet.  Order online for curbside orders.

Heating, Cooling, and Electric

Gili Heating & Cooling (Troy)
On the job same day 90% of the time. Customer service is their motto.  No job is too small or too large.  Open 24 hours every day.  Veteran owned and family operated.

J&L Champion Heating and Cooling (Troy)
Specializes in new construction, installation upgrades and service calls on all equipment.

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical (Collinsville)
Satisfaction 100% Guaranteed. If team members act inappropriately in your home, they reimburse the service call price. If a repair has issues within a year, they repair for free.

Heroes Serving our Community

Copious Technologies (Bethalto & Collinsville)
Offering computer sales, repair, networking, and more. Optimize computer or laptop to run faster and more reliably while eliminating any problems.  Started by a 16-year Army Veteran. 

Core Elite Tumble and Cheer (Highland)
Veteran Owned! Gymnastics and cheer lessons for children 3 and older. A lighthearted atmosphere and sense of community.

Olde Wicks Factory (Highland)
An iconic and historic special event center from 1905.  F
eatures stained glass, exposed brick, chandeliers, and beautiful outdoor space. Three distinct spaces to accommodate gatherings, including birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, and corporate events.  Also offer a bridal suite.  Veteran Owned!

Pristine Cleaning (Edwardsville)
Professional Residential and Commercial cleaning, specializing in carpet, tile, grout, windows, organization, new construction, sanitation, Infection control, VCT flooring, and concrete floor cleaning. Served in the Navy Reserves for 8 years.

Premiere Cleaning Roof & Exterior Cleaning (Highland)
A veteran owned family business that does Exterior Cleaning.  

St. Jacob Automotive (St. Jacob)
Veteran owned family business, NAPA Auto Care Center, with general automotive services to include oil, tires, brakes, shocks, exhaust, batteries, scheduled maintenance, filters, wipers, diagnostic & more.

Veteran's Pride Wildlife Control (Red Bud)
A family & veteran owned and operated business here to solving nuisance wildlife needs. Offers 24 hour service for emergency situations.


Veteran Made 
​in Madison County

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​Glitzy Sapphire Creations (Troy)
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Makes custom tumblers and mugs for all seasons.​  Veteran owned.

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​Simple Xpressions (Collinsville)
Creates hand stamped jewelry, engraved jewelry, and custom pieces.  
A local and veteran owned business. Made of high quality stainless steel that will not tarnish, fade or stain skin. Each ring or necklace is made-to-order.

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​Etherton Hardwoods (Worden)
Manufactures rustic wooden American Flags that feature hand carved stars and charred wood with raised grain style. Founded by a veteran, employ veterans, and support veteran charities.

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MCT Custom (Edwardsville)
Patriotic, Religious, and custom apparel.  New designs monthly. Most items are ONLY $10 (not including shipping)! Made by a US Airforce Vet.


local businesses shared a treat on veterans day 2021

54th Street Grill (Glen Carbon) free meal up to a $14 value 
Bandana's BBQ (Collinsville and Fairview Heights) free Budget Buster Meal. (BBQ with 2 sides and garlic bread.)
Beards & Balayage (Granite City) free haircuts to Veterans.
Bob Evans (Collinsville & Fairview Heights) free meals from special menu
Blue Ice Creamery (Alton) Free one scoop dessert, ice cream sammich, or a large latte/coffee 
Casey's General Stores (Troy & Bethalto) free coffee 
Chef's Shoppe (Edwardsville) free Junior bag of your favorite popcorn flavor! 
Chicken Salad Chick (O'Fallon & Edwardsville) free Chick Special and regular drink
Denny's (Glen Carbon, Collinsville, O'Fallon) Free Build Your Own Grand Slam
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Edwardsville, IL) free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo meal card
Edison's Entertainment Complex (Edwardsville) free all access day pass with an ID. Bowling, Laser tag, and arcade.
Great Clips (Edwardsville, Wood River, Highland) either a free haircut or a free haircut card. 
Huddle House (Highland) free MVP Platter
IHOP (Alton) free Red, White, & Blueberry Pancakes.
Lonestar (Edwardsville) Free meal coupon.
Peel (Edwardsville) Complimentary specialty pizza! 
Plan Shop Live (Maryville) 50% discount 
Post commons (Alton) free mug of drip coffee 
Red Lobster (Alton, Fairview Heights) free appetizer or dessert
Red Robin (Edwardsville) free Red's Tavern Double burger
Sacred Grounds Cafe (Edwardsville) free cup of  coffee 
Senior Services Plus (Alton) free biscuits and gravy with hash rounds. 
White Castle (Alton, Wood River, Collinsville, Belleville, Cahokia) free Combo Meal #1-#6 or Breakfast Combo Meal 
Who Dat's (Collinsville) free gooey butter cake
Zips (Edwardsville) free car wash

2021 veteran's day events

Veteran's Day Parade (Edwardsville)
Veterans’ Day Parade (Highland)

Veteran's Day Ceremony (Alton)
​Veteran's Day Parade (Collinsville)
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