Events

Nov
1
Wed
Jesse Brown VA Open House @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital
Nov 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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May
3
Thu
Poor People’s Campaign Rally for Action – May 2018 @ Second Baptist Church
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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
Property Tax Workshop @ Montford Point Marine Association  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

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Oct
24
Sat
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197

New Date! October 24

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the date of the VFW Benefits workshop was changed to Saturday, October 24.

  • When Saturday, October 24, 2020, 0900-1500 Sign in Breakfast 0800-0900
  • Where VFW Post 1197 645 S. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
  • Cost Registration $20 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch

Pay by Mail?
Make Check to VFW Post 1337
PO Box 24
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Limited seating
please register early at http://www.vetworkshop.org/register.html

 

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Jun
23
Thu
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory
Jun 23 – Jun 24 all-day
Chicago Summer Stand Down 2022 @ General Jones Armory

Thursday & Friday

June 23rd & June 24th 2022

General Jones Armory
5200 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, Il

Honoring Those Who Have Served

Due To Covid-19 Mandates, Pre-Registration Is Required and Capacity Is Limited! Reserve At The Following Contact Numbers:

Jesse Brown Veterans Call: 312-569-5750 Or 312-569-8288

Hines Veterans Call: 708-202-5101

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Sep
27
Sat
NWVU Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters 2025 @ Hilton Hotel
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
PLEASE JOIN THE NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED (NWVU), 
FOR OUR STAND DOWN TO STAND UP FOR OUR SISTERS! 
 

Open Invitation To All Military Women Veterans

A Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters!

Saturday ~ September 27, 2025 ~ 10AM to 2PM

Hilton Hotel
9333 South Cicero Avenue Oak Lawn ~ Illinois

 (VENDOR FORMS BELOW) 

The Stand Down is a free, welcoming event dedicated to military women  veterans.

Attendees can connect with a range of essential services and resources and enjoy a special event filled with camaraderie, raffles, and an exciting grand prize.

Please register by email nwvu.org@gmail.com or call (872) 731-2150
no later than Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Raffle tickets will be distributed on the day of the event until 10:45 AM and the winner must be present.

VA Claims Information Healthcare Resources Housing Solutions Employment Support Mental Health Counseling and much more..

(872) 731-2150       nwvu.org@gmail.com