Top New Illinois Laws Affecting Veterans in 2018
New laws taking effect January 1 that improve benefits and services for Illinois veterans. Continue reading
Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit
VeteranAid.org is an organization that was created to provide information, free of charge, to veterans, their spouses and families. If you are a veteran, the surviving spouse of a veteran, or the responsible family member of a veteran, we urge you to apply for the VA Aid and Attendance Special Pension at the earliest time possible. Continue reading
VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for New Veterans ID Card
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. Continue reading
Veterans Day Deals 2017
Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. Veteran’s Day is officially Friday, November 11, 2017. Continue reading
Upcoming Cook County Veteran Events 2017
Various Upcoming Cook County Veteran Events for 2017. November 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19 – December 2, 2017. Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Continue reading
Illinois Dentists Salute Veterans Day event 2017
On Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11, 2017, the dentists of the Illinois State Dental Society want to show Illinois Veterans that they care! Illinois Veterans are eligible to receive a complimentary dental exam at one of the participating dental offices in their area. Treatments will be provided free of charge. Continue reading
VA Selects Providers for Dental Insurance Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has selected Delta Dental of California and MetLife to once again offer private dental insurance plans as part of the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). Continue reading
The Wall that Heals: A Vietnam Memorial Replica in Des Plaines, Illinois
Veterans of Des Plaines are pleased to announce the arrival of “The Wall That Heals”, a traveling half size replica of Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. at Des Plaines Park District’s Lake Park Pavilion on Lee Street between Touhy and Howard Avenues in Des Plaines. It will be open to the public 24 hrs./day, from evening of September 27th to October 1, 2017. Continue reading
Cook County Veterans Affairs Newsletter (Vol.9, Ed.4) – September 2017
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs – September 2017 Newsletter (Vol. 9, Ed. 4) strives to keep the veteran network current on important veteran-related topics and resource information, while advising on various programs available to veterans throughout the seventeen Cook County Districts. Continue reading
White Sox Military Appreciation Day September 10 2017
On Sunday, September 10th, the Chicago White Sox would like to invite out all past and present members of our military to the park. Specially priced tickets are available for all military personnel, veterans, their family, and friends. Seats start as low as $10 on the lower level! (service fees apply) Continue reading
Upcoming Veterans Town Hall meetings (Jesse Brown main campus & Auburn Gresham clinic)
Upcoming Veterans Town Hall meetings (Jesse Brown main campus & Auburn Gresham clinic)
August 8th and August 16th. Continue reading
Apostolic Church of God Family & Friends Festival
Join ACOG for their annual Family & Friends Weekend from August 5-6, 2017. Saturday will be filled with food on the grill and family fun in the atmosphere! Continue reading