National Women Veterans United Memorial Day Tribute To The Fallen
The National Women Veterans United “Memorial Day Tribute To The Fallen”, Monday, May 29, 2017. Continue reading
Helping Senior Veterans Fight for the Benefits They Have Earned
Chicago Methodist Senior Services is excited to bring in VA accredited specialist Thomas Pizur. During the strategy session you will learn the requirements to qualify, some of the main pitfalls that get applications rejected, and how to claim the benefits that veteran seniors deserve! May 24, 2017 | 5:30 – 7 PM Continue reading
Hines VA Community Town Hall Meeting
Hines Veterans come join an interactive town hall meeting where you will have the opportunity to ask questions, voice opinions and submit concerns. May 2nd | 6 – 7PM Continue reading
Chicago White Sox Navy Night June 13, 2017
This will be the 32nd annual Navy Recruiting District Chicago – Navy Night! For this event the White Sox would like to offer Navy recruits, their family, friends, veterans, and active service members the opportunity to purchase specially-priced tickets for this game. Continue reading
Budget proposal for VA 2017
Proposed budget for the VA for 2017. Continue reading
Minutes for March 2017 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Wednesday, March 15, 2017 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Continue reading
VAC of Cook County Annual Luncheon 2017 Photos
CVO at the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Luncheon, on March 18, 2017 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center. Frank Thompson (CVO’s Veterans Against Violence Committee) receives the Jim Proffitt Volunteer Award from the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Continue reading
Chicago White Sox Memorial Day 2017 Discount Tickets
The Chicago White Sox invite you to celebrate Memorial Day at Guaranteed Rate Field! On this special game they are offering specially priced tickets to all military personnel, veterans, their family, and friends. In addition to specially priced tickets, you may also participate in a pre-game parade on the field! Continue reading
Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military
In honor of Women’s History Month, the West Towns (IL) Links Chapter will showcase the “Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military” pilot initiative of the Central Area of The Links, Incorporated. Join us as we recognize the noble women in the United States military. Learn more about their contributions and experiences and local efforts to assist women veterans from a live panel discussion. Continue reading
Tiny Boots Child Care Program for Veterans
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago and VA have partnered to connect Illinois Veterans to quality child care at no cost while attending scheduled medical and counseling appointments, as well as job interviews. The program, called Tiny Boots, is funded through a grant from the IDVA Vet Cash Grant Program that is part of the Illinois Lottery. Continue reading
Hines Town Hall Meetings Schedule
In an effort to continue to improve communication. Hines have scheduled a series of Employee and Veteran Town Halls and visits to CBOCs. Events for the 2nd and 3rd quarters are listed Continue reading
CVO Supports AL Post 1987 on CAN-TV
The Harold Washington American Legion Post 1987 is a member organization of CVO and they’re doing a Veterans program on CAN-TV Channel 21 every Wednesday evening from 6 to 6:30 PM. Continue reading