ComEd’s CHAMP (ComEd Helps Activated/Veteran Military Personnel) program provides bill- payment assistance to deployed members of the military and veterans who reside within ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory and demonstrate a need. CHAMP offers a package of benefits, including bill payment assistance of up to $1,000 while funds are available, deferred payment plans, extended payment due dates, cancellation of late charges, deposit reduction/or refund and budget payment plans.
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The Veterans Resource Fair series aim to connect military veterans and their families to benefits in areas such as disabilities, education, employment, family and children services, housing, legal and mental health services. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214 to the resource fairs. Event also repeats in February and April 2014. Read more [...] 
Winter Stand down for homeless veterans. December 13, 2013 at 8AM. Northwest Armory 1551 N KEDZIE CHICAGO IL. 
5th Annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Although this is a Veterans fair, it is also open to the general public. This resource fair will offer a variety of services from local to federal governments. Service providers and employers will be available to answer questions in the process of programs particular to their industry. 
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides comprehensive dental care to Veterans who meet eligibility standards; however, the benefit is not available to many Veterans. VA would like all Veterans and beneficiaries to have access to good oral health. Good oral health is more than just a nice smile or ability to chew favorite foods – it impacts a person’s overall health throughout his or her life.