By 9 November 1918 there were 8 regiments of Reserve Militia , plus 1 separate battalion , and 38 separate companies , organized in two brigades , with approximately 475 officers and 7,000 enlisted men .
On 25 June 1917 , legislation creating the Illinois Reserve Militia was signed .
By 9 November 1918 there were 8 regiments of Illinois Reserve Militia   , plus 1 separate battalion , and 38 separate companies , organized in two brigades , with approximately 475 officers and 7,000 enlisted men .
On 25 June 1917 , legislation creating the Illinois Reserve Militia was signed .