Minutes for April 2018 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Wednesday, April 18, 2018 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Read more [...]
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The Right to Heal VA Campaign (RTH) at Jesse Brown VA
On May 17th, join us as the Right to Heal Campaign announces a call to action and next steps in the fight to unite veterans and VA workers to save the VA and fight back against privatization. After the announcement the Workers’ Rights Board will hold a hearing to discuss what VA privatization would mean for veterans. The hearing will feature experts in the field of VA care, veterans speaking to their experience of using both the VA and the private sector, and VA employees who have dedicated their lives to serving veterans. Read more [...] In Memory of John Monaghan – 1946 – 2018
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of John Monaghan, Vice President of Veterans for Unification. John was an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam and a veteran activist. 1946-2018 Read more [...] Join the Poor People’s Campaign Illinois Veterans Rally – May 28, 2018
Join the Illinois Veterans movement to transform the political, economic and moral structures of our country. Wear your military jackets, shirts, medals, assemble at the State Capitol on Memorial Day — Monday May 28, 2018 at 2pm. Read more [...] The Poor People’s Campaign: Veterans Rally on May 28th
Join the Poor People's Campaign at the Veterans Rally for Veterans' Health Care and Benefits and against cuts in Veterans' Care on May 28th in Springfield IL. More information: PoorPeoplesCampaign.org Read more [...] CanTV Hotline – American Legion Harold Washington Post
CANTV Hotline with the American Legion - Harold Washington Post 1987. Read more [...] CVO meets with U .S. Congressman Danny K. Davis
CVO meets with U .S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, March of 2018. Read more [...] Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County awards luncheon, March 24, 2018 photos
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County 44th Annual Beef and Cabbage Awards Luncheon on March 24, 2018, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago, Illinois. Read more [...] Stanley Porter, USMC awarded VACCC Jim Proffitt Volunteer Award
On March 24, 2018, the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) awarded Stanley Porter, United States Marine WWII, the Jim Proffitt Volunteer Award at the annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Awards Luncheon at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago. Read more [...] Chicago Wolves Salute To Military Families Night April 14, 2018
The Chicago Wolves are proud to host the fifth Salute to Military Families Night on Saturday, April 14, when the team hosts the Rockford IceHogs at Allstate Arena. The Wolves will honor current and former servicemen, servicewomen and their families throughout the night in appreciation of their dedication to our country. Read more [...] Forum on Gun Violence
Join Congressman Danny K. Davis on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 p.m. at a forum on Gun Violence. Read more [...]
Poor People’s Campaign Illinois Press Conference
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival aims to build a broad and deep national moral fusion movement – rooted in the leadership of the poor, marginalized and moral agents and reflecting the great moral teachings – to unite our country from the bottom up. On February 5, 2018, they served notice to the state capitals that if their voices are not heard and the issues remain unaddressed, they are prepared to take direct action and engage in nonviolent civil disobedience. Read more [...]