Events

Jul
14
Tue
SEMINAR SERIES: VA BENEFITS: WHO GETS WHAT? @ Richard J. Daley Center
Jul 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

CIRCUIT COURT
OF COOK COUNTY
ELDER JUSTICE CENTER
FREE SENIOR ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES:
VA BENEFITS: WHO GETS WHAT?

  • Service – Connected Disability, Medical and Funeral Benefits
  • Aid and Attendance Benefit Application Process
  • Navigating through the VA System – Federal, State, County

SPEAKERS:

Wendy Cappelletto, Esq.
Office of the Public Guardian, Cook County
VA Accredited Attorney

Amy Delaney, Esq.
Partner, Delaney, Delaney and Voorn
VA Accredited Attorney

Sharon Buchanan
Veteran Service Officer
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Tuesday, July 14, 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

Hon. Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Hon. Patricia Banks, Presiding Judge, Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division

VA BENEFITS – WHO GETS WHAT (July 14, 2015)

Jul
25
Sat
Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm
Jul
28
Tue
Seminar on Recognizing, Preventing and Responding to Elder Abuse @ Richard J. Daley Center
Jul 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

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)

Jul
31
Fri
Workshop on Housing & Careers After Service @ Calumet City Public Library
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join Congresswoman Robin Kelly for her Veteran Workshop featuring two panel discussions. The first panel discussion focusing on Veteran access to housing will feature experts providing advice for veteran homeowners. The second panel will focus on finding carriers after service and transitioning your skills from service into the private and public sector. Representatives from federal and local agencies, as well as, Veteran Service Organizations will be present to provide assistance with benefit claims and answer questions.

Registration recommended at:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-workshop-on-housing-and-careers-after-service-tickets-17604627916?aff=es2

Robin Kelly Event

Aug
21
Fri
Hines VA Family Empowerment Network Connecting Inside Out @ Hines VA Hospital
Aug 21 @ 9:45 am – 1:30 pm
Sep
3
Thu
Vietnam Traveling Wall
Sep 3 – Sep 8 all-day

VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL
LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Thursday September 3, 2015 to Tuesday September 8, 2015

at

ROUND LAKE BEACH HOME DEPOT

Northeast Parking Lot

We need Volunteers for the following:

● To build the foundation to support the wall, Sunday August
30th at 8am (Home Depot), exit near the Hot Dog Vendor.
Just bring a hammer!
● Erect the Wall Thursday September 3rd at 9am.
● For the Opening Ceremony, a Color Guard and Rifle Squad.
● To stand watch and answer visitors questions 24 hours a
day (2 hours per person, if we have enough volunteers)
while the Wall is here.
● On Tuesday September 8th, we will have a closing ceremony
at 12pm (noon) and take the Wall down.
● Please contact American Legion Post 1170 at (847) 546-3512
or email Commander Steve Hall at resparks@ameritech.net
if you are interested in helping!

“Thank You”

Nov
11
Wed
City of Chicago Veterans Day Ceremony @ Soldier Field, Gate 0 1410 Museum
Nov 11 @ 11:00 am
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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