Events

Nov
17
Sun
Chicago Veterans Hiring Fair for Veterans and Spouses @ Park Tavern
Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Are you currently looking for a new career? Join the upcoming Hiring event and be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from local companies looking to hire.

Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

When: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Park Tavern 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free Street Parking

EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT?
Reserve a spot for your Company today. Contact Pedro Lopez at plopez@chicagovets.org

Eventbrite-button-tranparent-600x233REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-veterans-hiring-fair-tickets-80125656997

Jan
11
Sat
Veterans resource fair @ Casa Italia Office Center
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Veterans resource fair @ Casa Italia Office Center

The Cook County Clerk’s Office
and the Italian American Veterans Museum
are proud to present their first annual

Veterans Resource Fair

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Saturday, January 11, 2020

Third Floor • Casa Italia Office Center
3800 Division St. • Stone Park, IL 60165

Introductory Presentations at 11 a.m.

Meet representatives from:
Cook County Clerk’s Office • Cook County Assessor’s Office •
Cook County Recorder of Deeds’ Office •
Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs •
Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network •
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs • Hines V.A. Hospital •
U.S. Census Bureau • ComEd • T-Mobile • Veterans Smile •
Rush University Medical Center Road Home Program •
And Others!

Find out about:
A wide range of veteran discounts
Property tax exemptions
Wellness and fitness programs
Need-based legal aid and dental care
Part-time employment opportunities
Voter registration and the 2020 census
And SO much more!

Please help us spread the word!

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Mar
4
Wed
Veterans Resources Fair March 2020 @ Prairie Center
Mar 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Veterans Resources Fair March 2020 @ Prairie Center

The Student Veterans Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Veterans Resources Fair from 10a.m. to 2 p.m., March 4, in the Prairie Center gym of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.

This event features free health screenings community as well as housing, legal, employment and educational information, and much more. All veterans, current service members and their families are welcome to attend.

For more information about the fair, contact Sanon at (708) 709-3567 or email gsanon@prairestate.edu.

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Nov
3
Wed
Military Veterans Career Fair
Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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CAREER FAIR
FALL INTO A NEW CAREER
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd,
Brought to you by Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Rivers Casino, Home Depot, AMITA Health, American Legion Post 36, Planet Fitness Harper & Oakton Community College,
Daily Herald Media Group

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the regional business community presents: VETERANS BACK TO WORK CAREER FAIR OPENING RECEPTION. This RECEPTION is specifically targeting Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents who are looking for new work opportunities in the region.

More Information Here

ADMINISTRATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HOSPITALITY
FINANCIAL
LOGISTICS
MANUFACTURING
MEDICAL
MANAGEMENT
SALES & MARKETING
IT
SECURITY & POLICE
AND MORE!
MUST BE A MILITARY VETERAN, SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF VETERAN TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION FROM 3-4PM!

All veteran attendees that pre- register in advance and attend will get entered in a drawing for a BRAND NEW Laptop computer that includes Microsoft Office and prizes will be drawn that day! This private Veteran reception will give you exclusive time with HR reps. in the region before the Career Fair opens to the public.

Deadline to Register is November 2nd

CAREER FAIR TIPS
Bring several copies of your resume (if you don’t have a resume we will have an information sheet for you to fill out)
Come prepared
Dress appropriately
Prioritize the employers you are most interested in
Be flexible
Allow yourself adequate time

Nov
4
Thu
DuPage Veteran’s Resource Fair
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
DuPage Veteran's Resource Fair

DuPage Veterans Resource Fair – November 4, 2021, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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May
28
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2022
May 28 @ 11:00 am

Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. The Chicago parade is considered one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation. Since 1870, Memorial Day parades have graced the streets of Chicago. Wreath Laying Ceremony begins at 11 am; Parade begins at 12 Noon

May
30
Mon
2022 Arlington Hts Memorial Day Ceremony
May 30 @ 9:30 am
2022 Arlington Hts Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 30th at 9:30 a.m.
The Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 30th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade route begins on Sigwalt Street, in front of Village Hall and will travel west across Arlington Heights Rd., before turning right/north on Dunton Ave. The route travels north to Euclid and turns left/west, before traveling left/south on Chestnut. The parade ends at Memorial Park on Chestnut and Fremont Streets.

Memorial Ceremony at Memorial Park at 11 a.m. 
At the conclusion of the parade, a Memorial Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park at Chestnut and Fremont Streets.

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Mar
29
Wed
DePaul University’ College of Education Presents: The Arts & Healing @ DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus – Arts & Letters Building, Room 207
Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join DePaul University and Veterans Advocacy Group in honor of National Vietnam Veterans Day. The featured speaker will be author William V. Taylor with his book “On Full Automatic”. The story emerges from his personal experience and the accounts of other veterans who served with him during the heavy combat of 1967 and 1968.  https://williamvtaylor.com/

March 29, 2023 | 6-7:30 p.m.

DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus – Arts & Letters Building, Room 207

2315 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

The conversation facilitated by Dr. Horace Hall will highlight how storytelling and the arts can work together in healing through trauma.

Co-sponsored by the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO).

REGISTER HERE

Apr
15
Sat
PSC Veterans Job/Resources Fair @ Prairie State College
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This Saturday, April 15th from 10 – 2 pm, the Office of Military Student Affairs will be having its 8th Veterans job/Resources Fair, this year in the Atrium.  Please feel free to share this with others.  Or stop by to get information for a family member or friend.

So far over 35 vendors are currently signed up to share information about job opportunities and resources.  Workshops will be provided by Cook County Veterans Affairs and the local VA Hospitals, sharing information about the PACT Act as well.

May
20
Sat
Veteran and Family Resource Fair @ Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join the Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311 one day one stop Veterans Resource Fair

Come participate in our first annual Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311 Veterans Fair. This is an exciting event that offers free lunch and raffle give aways. Now is the time for Veterans and their families to get the support they deserve and learn about other benefits and entitlements. This exclusive free event will bring together government agencies, nonprofits, education and businesses that cater to Veterans and their families in Chicago and the South Suburbs.This Veterans Fair is completely free of charge through registration, be sure to include your family members as well let’s come together to get knowledge, information, and build camaraderie between our brothers and sisters in arms and their families.

REGISTER HERE

Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311
22341 Governors Highway

Richton Park, IL 60471