The Next Meeting of CVO will be on THIS Wednesday, October 21st at 7 PM on Zoom. The Zoom information is below. It’s easy to join with video or by phone, so we hope you’ll join us!! Read more [...] 
2020 Edward M. Moody, Cook County Recorder of Deeds is now offering Veterans and active duty service members’ the ability to register online for the Cook County Military and Discount Card at the Recorder of Deeds Read more [...] 
As we know, COVID has caused many disruptions in our lives and the way many things are handled. One of them is our co-payments for using the VA hospitals or clinics. Read more [...] 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reopened the registration period for claiming an Economic Impact Payment. Individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement, or certain Veterans benefits – but didn’t receive the $500 payment per child earlier this year – can still file for the $500 payment. Read more [...] 
For the upcoming election, the Coalition of Veterans Organizations invites all candidates to submit statements concerning their positions on veterans’ issues, and their statements will be posted on our website. There are some issues, such as the privatization of the Veterans Administration Health Care System or its funding (i. e., mandatory versus discretionary) that would only apply to the national level, while issues like employment and dental care apply to all levels of government. Read more [...] 
H.R. 4554 would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy for the Department. Please do your part to support ending harassment at VA facilities and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all veterans to obtain the care they need and have earned. Use the prepared letter (or your own) to ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4554 and support its final passage. Read more [...] 
The next meeting of CVO will be on Zoom at 7 PM on THIS Wednesday, September 16th. Please join us!
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Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning: An Educational Webinar for Veterans on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Central Standard Time. RSVP and Registration Required. Read more [...] 
The next meeting of CVO will be on this coming Wednesday, August 19th, at 7 PM via Zoom. Read more [...] 
CVO member Taalibdin Shabazz has passed away. Taalibdin was a past member of the CVO Executive Committee. He was a founder of the Muslim American Veterans Association, Chapter 2 and was its long time representative to CVO. Taalibdin served with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Read more [...] 
