Events

Aug
18
Tue
U.S. Veterans Resource Expo 2015 @ Soldier Field
Aug 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

2015 U.S. Veterans Resource Expo
Tuesday, August 18, 11AM-3PM
Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr.

+ Takes place during Opening Day of the 2015 Midwest Valor Games
+ The Resource Expo connects military veterans and their families and service members with over 40 community organizations, agencies and businesses offering assistance with veteran benefits in education, disabilities, housing, legal services, child and family services
+ While not a job fair, become aware of employment opportunities
+ FREE PARKING on Waldron at Soldier Field

Register for the Resource Expo HERE

Download the FLYER

Questions? Contact Special Recreation at special.recreation@chicagoparkdistrict or 312.742.5798

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Aug
21
Fri
Hines VA Family Empowerment Network Connecting Inside Out @ Hines VA Hospital
Aug 21 @ 9:45 am – 1:30 pm
Oct
10
Sat
NWVU Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show 2015 @ NIKOS Banquets
Oct 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

NWVU AWARDS LUNCHEON & Fashion Show

(Event Supports our Women Veteran’s STAND DOWN)

Saturday, October 10, 2015
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tickets $40

NIKOS Banquets
7600 S. Harlem
Bridgeview, IL

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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

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Nov
6
Fri
Winnebago County Veterans Association 75th Dinner @ Giovanni's Restaurant
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm

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Nov
14
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter #2 Presidents’ Luncheon @ Niko’s Banquet Hall
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Dec
12
Sat
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair @ Welles Park
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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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
11
Thu
Chicago Park district Resource Fair @ Maggie Daley Park
Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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