Events

Oct
24
Sat
Buffalo Troopers Chicago MC – Black Tie Event @ Westin O'Hare
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 25 @ 12:00 am

On behalf of our president Kenneth “Dreamaker” Thomas and the Buffalo Troopers MC of Chicago, we would like to extend an invitation to you and your organization to attend our Black Tie Affair on October 24th 2015. We will be awarding $3,000 to high school seniors and the proceeds from this affair will go towards awarding other college bound students in our community who are in need of financial assistance.

Please consider attending or a donation would be greatly appreciated.

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Oct
30
Fri
Elgin Community College Resource and Job Fair @ Elgin Community College Building J Events Center
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Feb
8
Mon
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar @ Pub at the MAX
Feb 8 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

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Feb
16
Tue
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar @ Evanston Vet Center
Feb 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

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Feb
22
Mon
Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption Seminar @ Orland Park Civic Center
Feb 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

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Sep
23
Sat
NWVU Peer -to -Peer Brunch @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mar
10
Sat
AARP Operation Protect Veterans @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
AARP Operation Protect Veterans @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

Join the campaign to warn veterans and those who live in Chicago about common scams and fraud schemes, especially those targeting Veterans- whether by phone, mail, text, email, or Internet! Share your stories and get tips and strategies to fight back against scams.

When
Saturday, March 10, 2018
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S. Damen
Chicago, Illinois 60612

To ensure that we have a near accurate count for lunches, please register at

RSVP to: aarp.cvent.com/OperationProtectVeterans or by calling 1-877-826-8300.

In honor of women’s history month, the women of NWVU, AARP IL, , and JBVAMC invite veterans, family and friends to attend.

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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
Feb
24
Sun
Black History Month Program 2019 Montford Point Marine Association @ IL Community Military Women Veteran's Center
Feb 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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You’re Invited!
WHO: Montford Point Marine Association
WHAT: Black History Month Program
WHEN: Sunday, February 24, 2019 (2:30 p.m. Reception – 3:00 p.m. Program
WHERE: IL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center
7907 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60620