CIRCUIT COURT
OF COOK COUNTY
ELDER JUSTICE CENTER
FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:
Recognizing, Preventing and Responding
to Elder Abuse
- Do you have a family member taking advantage of you financially?
- Are you concerned about a friend whose caregiver seems manipulative and controlling?
- Are you a professional working with older adults?
- If you answered yes to one of these questions, this seminar is for you.
SPEAKERS: Holly Zielke
Illinois Department on Aging
Adult Protective Services
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street
Courtroom 2005
Chicago, Illinois 60602
TO REGISTER CONTACT:
The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center
(312) 603-9233
RECOGNIZING, PREVENTING & RESPONDING TO ELDER ABUSE (July 28, 2015)
Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar
Monday, February 8, 2016
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pub at the MAX
4750 S. Vernon Avenue
McCook, IL 60525
Please use the East entrance.
Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.
Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.
Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar
The Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs
(www.cookcountyil.gov/veterans-affairs or 312-603-6423) will hold three seminars in February:
- February 8th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McCook Athletic & Exposition-Pub at the MAX, 4720 S. Vernon Ave., McCook IL (East side of the building). http://www.max-mccook.com/ (708) 485-1555
- February 16th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evanston Vet Center, 1901 Howard St., Evanston, IL. http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5048 (847) 332-1019
- February 22nd, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL;
Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.
Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.
Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski in partnership with the Cook County Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a seminar to assist veterans with the Disabled Veterans Exemption application process. Applications will be available from the Assessor’s Office beginning January 27th on the Cook County Assessor’s website (www.cookcountyassessor.com) or by mail.
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar
The Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs
(www.cookcountyil.gov/veterans-affairs or 312-603-6423) will hold three seminars in February:
- February 8th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McCook Athletic & Exposition-Pub at the MAX, 4720 S. Vernon Ave., McCook IL (East side of the building). http://www.max-mccook.com/ (708) 485-1555
- February 16th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Evanston Vet Center, 1901 Howard St., Evanston, IL. http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5048 (847) 332-1019
- February 22nd, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL;
Veterans MUST bring a copy of their letter from the VA (Veterans Administration) that shows the veterans disability rating to qualify for their exemption.
Commissioner Tobolski will be providing the veteran attendees with coffee and a light buffet. If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shore at the Commissioner’s District office at (708) 352-2301 or the CCDVA at (312) 603-6423.
The next meeting of CVO will be held this Saturday, March 19th, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM in the 2nd floor conference room of the Jesse Brown VA Hospital in Chicago. The agenda includes new directions for CVO, the Memorial Day Parade and other topics.
Be sure to attend!
As usual, coffee and donuts will be served!
The next meeting of CVO will be held this Saturday, April 16th, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Jesse Brown VA Hospital. On the agenda: Nominations for 2016 CVO Executive Committee positions, the future of CVO, the Veterans Affairs Committee and meetings with our elected representatives, and more!
As usual, Coffee and Donuts will be served.
Come out and support CVO!
The next meeting of CVO will be on Saturday, May 21st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor.
We will hold elections to the Executive Committee. We will also discuss the upcoming press conference being organized by former alderman Jim Balcer and others. It will outline a veterans program for candidates in the 2016 elections. CVO has had major input. We will also want CVO members to attend the press conference. The exact time and place will be announced.
We will also discuss a new report, the State of the American Veteran in Chicagoland.
And more…
As always, coffee and donuts will be served and parking will be validated.
Come out and support CVO!
Happy New Year!!
The first meeting of CVO in 2018 will be held on Wednesday, January 17th at 7 PM in the 2nd floor Conference Room of the Jesse Brown VA Hospital at 820 S Damen Ave in Chicago. Arrive early if you are interested in the committees and catching up on what CVO is doing; members of the Executive Committee will be there by 6 PM.
The agenda is really exciting! We’re going to start with a presentation by veteran activist Aaron Hughes on the Right to Heal Campaign. Then we are going have Bill Luna back to make another presentation on Latino veterans. We will also be giving out coupons for free haircuts at the Hair Cuttery.
In case of inclement weather, be sure to call us at 773-243-2335 to get the latest meeting information.
As usual, parking will be validated and pizza will be served!
See you on the 17th!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
We’re back! And the next CVO Meeting is at 7 PM on Wednesday, January 15th at the Jesse Brown VA in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. The presentation will be about Native American Veterans. The presenter will be Joseph Podlasek. Mr. Podlasek is a citizen of the LCO Ojibwe Tribe in Northern WI and is of Polish descent. After 14 years of leadership services to the Native and cultural communities in Chicago and at national levels, his focus is on creating awareness and cultural education through education programs in the, arts, veterans and fatherhood services. Be sure to come out and learn about the Native American veteran heroes!
Of course, refreshments will be served and parking in the garage will be validated. Be sure to get your validation at the front desk as you arrive.
Other agenda items will include the struggle for Dental Care for Veterans, CVO business and future plans.
See you there!