Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast

PLAINFIELD— State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will be hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast next month.

The Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Plainfield American Legion, 24741 W. Renwick Road.

“Thanking our veterans remains a priority for me,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Events like this annual breakfast allow us to provide our military personnel with vital information and show our deep appreciation and support.”

Representatives from Honor Flight Chicago, Homes for Heroes, Veterans Commission of Kendall County, Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and the Attorney General’s Military and Veterans Rights Bureau will be in attendance to discuss the services and programs they offer.

The Veterans’ Breakfast will also feature guest speaker Geriann Weisbrook, the Founder of the Military Mama Network. She will discuss the Military Mama Network’s mission and the many resources available for local military families. 

“I look forward to meeting the veterans and thanking them for their service and contributions to our nation,” Bertino-Tarrant said.

Anyone wishing to attend the breakfast should RSVP online or call Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at (815) 254-4211.

The event is free and open to the public.

Veterans’ Breakfast

Date: Friday, Oct. 13

Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Location: Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road)

Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL

 Customer Service Rep & Delivery Driver & Respiratory Therapist

 DATE:                Sat, FEBRUARY 16^th   and   MARCH 2^nd 2019

TIME:                 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

PLACE:               747 N. Church Rd. Ste. F3; Elmhurst, IL 60126

PHONE:             847.947.4160

CONTACT:        rhill@rotech.com  or  Cornell.covington@rotech.com

WEBSITE:          www.Rotech.com – Careers tab

1. Bring a copy of your Resume & dress business casual
2. Interview on-site with one of Rotech’s hiring managers

Full-Time w/ Benefits               Mon – Fri                        1^st & 2^nd shifts available

Customer Service Representative (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Provide customer service, while assuring the front end paperwork is compliant & is submitted w/ Zero errors. You serve our customers by communicating w/ patients, referral sources & co-workers to effectively perform all tasks related to patient care & 3^rd party reimbursement.

Local Delivery Driver (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for making deliveries, providing services & ensuring patients and/or caregivers understand instructions for & are comfortable w/ the use of respiratory & medical equipment. On-Call at times.

Respiratory Therapist (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

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Open House Career Fair – Elmhurst, IL

 Customer Service Rep & Delivery Driver & Respiratory Therapist

 DATE:                Sat, FEBRUARY 16^th   and   MARCH 2^nd 2019

TIME:                 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

PLACE:               747 N. Church Rd. Ste. F3; Elmhurst, IL 60126

PHONE:             847.947.4160

CONTACT:        rhill@rotech.com  or  Cornell.covington@rotech.com

WEBSITE:          www.Rotech.com – Careers tab

1. Bring a copy of your Resume & dress business casual
2. Interview on-site with one of Rotech’s hiring managers

Full-Time w/ Benefits               Mon – Fri                        1^st & 2^nd shifts available

Customer Service Representative (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Provide customer service, while assuring the front end paperwork is compliant & is submitted w/ Zero errors. You serve our customers by communicating w/ patients, referral sources & co-workers to effectively perform all tasks related to patient care & 3^rd party reimbursement.

Local Delivery Driver (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for making deliveries, providing services & ensuring patients and/or caregivers understand instructions for & are comfortable w/ the use of respiratory & medical equipment. On-Call at times.

Respiratory Therapist (Several open positions for our new VA contracts)

Responsible for providing clinical patient services and support within the location.

Download (PDF, 148KB)

The County Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Affairs Outreach Forum on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Brookfield Zoo, Swan Pavilion. In addition to the Veterans Outreach forum, there will be a picnic for Veterans and their families. You must RSVP to be a part of the Veterans Picnic. Please share this information with other veterans and veteran organizations.

Please fill out the attached registration form and send back as soon as possible. The RSVP deadline date is July 19, 2019.

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Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Are you currently looking for a new career? Join the upcoming Hiring event and be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from local companies looking to hire.

Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

When: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Park Tavern 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free Street Parking

EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT?
Reserve a spot for your Company today. Contact Pedro Lopez at plopez@chicagovets.org

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-veterans-hiring-fair-tickets-80125656997

CAREER FAIR
FALL INTO A NEW CAREER
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd,
Brought to you by Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Rivers Casino, Home Depot, AMITA Health, American Legion Post 36, Planet Fitness Harper & Oakton Community College,
Daily Herald Media Group

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the regional business community presents: VETERANS BACK TO WORK CAREER FAIR OPENING RECEPTION. This RECEPTION is specifically targeting Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents who are looking for new work opportunities in the region.

More Information Here

ADMINISTRATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HOSPITALITY
FINANCIAL
LOGISTICS
MANUFACTURING
MEDICAL
MANAGEMENT
SALES & MARKETING
IT
SECURITY & POLICE
AND MORE!
MUST BE A MILITARY VETERAN, SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF VETERAN TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION FROM 3-4PM!

All veteran attendees that pre- register in advance and attend will get entered in a drawing for a BRAND NEW Laptop computer that includes Microsoft Office and prizes will be drawn that day! This private Veteran reception will give you exclusive time with HR reps. in the region before the Career Fair opens to the public.

Deadline to Register is November 2nd

CAREER FAIR TIPS
Bring several copies of your resume (if you don’t have a resume we will have an information sheet for you to fill out)
Come prepared
Dress appropriately
Prioritize the employers you are most interested in
Be flexible
Allow yourself adequate time

Join Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on June 15, 2024.

Veterans for Unification
June Meeting

Saturday
June 15,  2024

10 – 11:30 AM

Oak Park Public Library

Veterans Room on the Second Floor
834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
(Click for directions)
Phone (708) 383-8200

FREE parking on the Lower Level and Handicapped accessible with elevator.

1 block West of Oak Park Ave and about 3 blocks east of Harlem

Street & Indoor parking – WC Accessible – Public transportation: contact RTA

Face Masks are Optional

Guest Speaker:

Catherine Sevedge
LCSW Director, Vet Center in Forest Park IL

Refreshments & Camaraderie

There will be refreshments available.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please arrive early.

OPEN MEETING. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

Veterans for Unification is a not for profit 501c (3) Organization. All Donations are tax deductible.

Dues are only $20 a year for a great cause: Please click here to join today.

This organization welcomes all veterans and those who support veterans.

Send your check or money order to:

Veterans for Unification
805 Lake Street #198
Oak Park IL 60301