Events

Sep
7
Thu
50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War 2017 @ Brookfield Zoo in the Swan Pavilion
Sep 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

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The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), Brookfield Zoo, and The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host The VIETNAM WAR 50TH COMMEMORATION ceremony on Thursday, September 7, 2017; and invites all eligible veterans to complete the enclosed application and return to Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs office no later than Friday, August 25, 2017.

ELIGIBILITY: Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the Vietnam War period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. The Lapel Pin, its shortened moniker, is used to help listeners and/or readers understand the weight of importance and symbolism represented in each element of this “lasting memento of the nation’s gratitude” presented to all Vietnam veterans.

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration

50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War

Thursday, September 7th, 2017

Application is due to Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs by

August 25, 2017 11:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.

http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/

Brookfield Zoo in the Swan Pavilion

The Pavilions at Brookfield Zoo are located near the North Gate entrance

8400 31st Street (1st Avenue & 31st Street) | Brookfield, Illinois 60513

 

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs requests the honor of all veterans’ who served during the Vietnam War (from 11/1/1955 through 5/15/1975) participation at The 50TH COMMEMORATION OF THE VIETNAM WAR ceremony, which will be held at Brookfield Zoos’ Swan Pavilion. The Vietnam War 50th Commemoration ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 7, beginning at 11:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. The purpose of this program is to recognize, thank and honor United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. Vietnam Veterans participating in the 50th Commemoration ceremony will be recognized with one Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, Presidential Proclamation (2012), Certificate of Appreciation, and Resolution from the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Any Vietnam Era veterans interested in participating must submit the attached application. The commemoration aims to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW), or listed as missing in action (MIA), for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.

Sep
13
Wed
G4S Secure Solutions (USA) job fair 2017
Sep 13 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sep
14
Thu
G4S Secure Solutions (USA) job fair 2017
Sep 14 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Oct
12
Thu
Job Fair at Naval Station Great Lakes @ Great Lakes Community Center
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

image001Job Fair at Naval Station Great Lakes on 12 October!!!

Join this great opportunity to speak to companies looking for quality candidates like you.

The job fair is open to all military personnel and family members, including veterans, guard and reserve personnel and transitioning service members.

Tell everyone and join us on October 12th from 1000 to 1400, at the Great Lakes Community Center on 2007 Virginia Ave. North Chicago, IL

See the list of companies and flyer below for more information.

Plenty of parking! Plenty of opportunities!

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Nov
11
Sat
Chicago Veterans Day Ceremony 2017 @ Soilder Field
Nov 11 @ 11:00 am

Chicago Honors America’s Veterans

The ceremony will take place in front of the Doughboy statue. The program will culminate with a wreath laying ceremony at the Doughboy, a 21-gun salute, “Taps” and the “Armed Forces Medley.”

Soldier Field was named as such at the request of the Gold Star Mothers to honor the men lost in World War I. The Doughboy statue, originally placed in Garfield Park, was restored and installed in Soldier Field as part of the stadium renovation. Doughboy is an informal term for a member of the United States Army of Marine Corps, especially members of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.

Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who have served honorably in the military in wartime and peacetime. Originally known as Armistice Day and so declared by President Woodrow Wilson, it was created to mark the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I. Following World War II, it was declared a day to honor all veterans and in 1954, renamed Veterans Day by Congress.

FREE parking is available at the Waldron Parking Deck; exit at 18th Street from Lake Shore Drive.

Veterans Day 2017 Invitation

Dec
7
Thu
2017 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration @ SOLDIER FIELD
Dec 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017

SOLDIER FIELD 1410 SOUTH MUSEUM CAMPUS DRIVE, GATE O CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60605
Coffee and Pastries 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Ceremony 10:00 am to 11:00 am

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE PARKING FOR EVENT
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Alderman James Balcer (Retired), 11th Ward
GUEST SPEAKERS: The Honorable Edward Burke, 14th Ward Alderman and Chairman of City Council’s Committee on Finance Army Major General James Mukoyama (Retired), former Commander 70th Training Division
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Navy Admiral Cecil Haney (Retired), former Pacific Fleet Commander and U.S. Strategic Command Commander
MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT: United States Navy Band, Great Lakes Aleece Baker, USO of Illinois Tom Day, Bugles Across America
COLOR GUARD AND RIFLE TEAM: Navy Junior ROTC Cadets, Hyman G. Rickover Naval Academy 2nd, 24th Marines

RSVP: Friday, December 1, 2017 jgray@chicagonavymemorial.org For questions, please contact Jeffrey S. Gray at (773) 679-7835

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Dec
13
Wed
Job Fair for Staffmark
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Staffmark will  be holding a job fair on Wednesday 12/13/17 between the hours of 9am to 4pm. Locations are provided on the flyer.  We are currently hiring for Warehouse worker Temp to hire positions in St. Charles and Bolingbrook IL and long term Standup forklift operator opportunities in Aurora IL.

Referral bonuses of $100 , bring your friends and family!!!

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Jan
18
Thu
Jesse Brown VA Vietnam Veteran Commemoration @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

VA Medical Center to Host Vietnam Veteran Commemoration

 

The Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System (JBVHCS) and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) are collaborating to host a Vietnam Veteran Commemoration.

When:  Thursday, January 18, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Where: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

   820 S. Damen Ave. (Kizer Conference Center | 2nd Floor, Damen Bldg).

       Chicago, IL 60612

 

Join JBVHCS and IDVA on January 18, 2018 as we honor our heroes!

 

Each Vietnam Veteran will receive the Commemoration Pin during the ceremony.

 

Eligibility: Living United States Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 (regardless of location) are eligible to receive one lapel pin.

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAChicago/events

       Vietnam Veteran Commemoration

 

For any questions, please contact us at: chspao@va.gov

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Mar
19
Mon
HMSHOST Job Fair @ Athletic Field Park
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
HMSHOST Job Fair @ Athletic Field Park  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

HMSHOST would like to invite you to our upcoming job fairs below!

JOB FAIR!

Monday, March 19th and Tuesday, March 20th
10 AM – 3 PM

Athletic Field Park
3546 West Addison Street • Chicago, IL 60618
(Located within steps of the CTA Blue Line – Addison Stop!)
Bring your resume!

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online prior to the event to expedite an on-site interview!
www.hmshost.com/careers
Search Location (“Chicago, IL”)
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
EOE | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity | DFWP |
Background checks will be required prior to beginning employment.

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Mar
20
Tue
HMSHOST Job Fair @ Athletic Field Park
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
HMSHOST Job Fair @ Athletic Field Park  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

HMSHOST would like to invite you to our upcoming job fairs below!

JOB FAIR!

Monday, March 19th and Tuesday, March 20th
10 AM – 3 PM

Athletic Field Park
3546 West Addison Street • Chicago, IL 60618
(Located within steps of the CTA Blue Line – Addison Stop!)
Bring your resume!

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online prior to the event to expedite an on-site interview!
www.hmshost.com/careers
Search Location (“Chicago, IL”)
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
EOE | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity | DFWP |
Background checks will be required prior to beginning employment.

Download (PDF, 757KB)