2014 Disability Parking Rule Change

Posted on December 12, 2013 by CVO Webmaster

Due to a new law enacted by the Illinois General Assembly, significant changes have been made to the Persons with Disabilities Parking Program, which affect both new applicants and current disability placard and license plate holders and are outlined below. The recertification for current disability placard and license plate holders will begin in April 2013. Enforcement of the new provisions will begin January 1, 2014. Read more [...]

Article: Female veterans do battle for benefits at home

Posted on December 7, 2013 by CVO Webmaster

As more women serve in armed forces, the VA and other agencies gear up to meet their specific needs when they return home. Read more [...]

Warning: VA ID Cards Are Easily Scanned

Posted on December 2, 2013 by CVO Webmaster

Anyone with a smartphone and a bar code app can scan any Department of Veterans Affairs identification card issued since 2004 and the cardholder's Social Security number immediately pops up on the screen. The Department of Veterans Affairs published warnings about the veterans information cards (VICs) on their website in 2011 and again in July, 2013. Read more [...]