Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Director Linda Chapa LaVia is stepping down from her role. Major General Peter Nezamis, Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Illinois National Guard to serve as interim director. Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Director Linda Chapa LaVia is stepping down from her role. Major General Peter Nezamis, Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Illinois National Guard to serve as interim director. 
