Events

Jun
21
Fri
Fight against Urban Violence
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This Friday—June 21st— there is a rally against Urban Violence and for Peace in the Streets at 7 PM at 78th Place and Throop. CVO firmly supports the movement for peace and has long been a member of Veterans for Peace. Veterans have a unique role to play in this movement. We have seen violence; we have been violent. We recognize that building a secure, safe environment for our children and families means ending urban violence. As veterans, we can bring experience and a respected position in society to the streets. We need you to show up and show the way!

Wear your CVO shirts and hats and show off that you are a veteran!

Come out and support CVO and Occupy the Streets this Friday and show the city and the world that we want Peace!

Aug
12
Mon
Illinois Warrior Summit 2013 @ Soldier Field
Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Event Date
Soldier Field
August 12th, 2013
12 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Parking Information
Free Parking for 1,500 vehicles on South Side of Soldier Field at the Waldron Parking  Deck
Pre-Registration for Attendees
(Fast Track Entrance Line)
Illinoiswarriorsummit.eventbrite.com

Booth & Table Availability
200 tables available, 70 Non Profits,
65 VA Service Stations, 50 Employers,
15 Educational Institutions

More Info Here.

Nov
8
Wed
Claims Clinic November 2017 @ Chicago Heights Vet Center
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Chicago Regional Office announcement;

Claims Clinic

When: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Chicago Heights Vet Center 1010 Dixie Hwy, 2nd Floor Chicago Heights, IL 60411

In honor of your service, please let us assist you with your benefit claim questions. Representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs and several Veteran Service Organizations will be available.

Jul
28
Sat
East-West University (EWU) “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” Drone Orientation II @ EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY
Jul 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Counseling Cards 1Exclusive Veteran Student or Veteran affiliated DRONE Training orientation

Intro To Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

  • UAS Degree Program           Coming Soon!
  • Photo Shop 1
  • UAS Degree Program
  • Animation for the Web
  • Digital Media Production
  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Computer Game Design
  • Business Administration & Entrepreneurship
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Electronic Engineering Technology

RSVP as soon as possible seating is limited

ronc@eastwest.edu or call 312-939-0111

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Sep
26
Wed
Property Tax Workshop @ Montford Point Marine Association
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Property Tax Workshop @ Montford Point Marine Association  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

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Oct
24
Sat
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197

New Date! October 24

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the date of the VFW Benefits workshop was changed to Saturday, October 24.

  • When Saturday, October 24, 2020, 0900-1500 Sign in Breakfast 0800-0900
  • Where VFW Post 1197 645 S. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
  • Cost Registration $20 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch

Pay by Mail?
Make Check to VFW Post 1337
PO Box 24
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Limited seating
please register early at http://www.vetworkshop.org/register.html

 

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Jun
23
Thu
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory
Jun 23 – Jun 24 all-day
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory

Thursday & Friday

June 23rd & June 24th 2022

General Jones Armory
5200 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, Il

Honoring Those Who Have Served

Due To Covid-19 Mandates, Pre-Registration Is Required and Capacity Is Limited! Reserve At The Following Contact Numbers:

Jesse Brown Veterans Call: 312-569-5750 Or 312-569-8288

Hines Veterans Call: 708-202-5101

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May
10
Sat
Defend Veterans and Federal Workers Rally and Press Event @ Hines VA
May 10 @ 11:00 am

Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood to stand up for veterans and the workers who care for them!

Sep
27
Sat
NWVU Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters 2025 @ Hilton Hotel
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
PLEASE JOIN THE NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED (NWVU), 
FOR OUR STAND DOWN TO STAND UP FOR OUR SISTERS! 
 

Open Invitation To All Military Women Veterans

A Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters!

Saturday ~ September 27, 2025 ~ 10AM to 2PM

Hilton Hotel
9333 South Cicero Avenue Oak Lawn ~ Illinois

 (VENDOR FORMS BELOW) 

The Stand Down is a free, welcoming event dedicated to military women  veterans.

Attendees can connect with a range of essential services and resources and enjoy a special event filled with camaraderie, raffles, and an exciting grand prize.

Please register by email nwvu.org@gmail.com or call (872) 731-2150
no later than Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Raffle tickets will be distributed on the day of the event until 10:45 AM and the winner must be present.

VA Claims Information Healthcare Resources Housing Solutions Employment Support Mental Health Counseling and much more..

(872) 731-2150       nwvu.org@gmail.com