Disabled veterans Homeowner Exemption 2017 Update
2017 Update for the Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption. Please review and pass on to other veterans who will be filing an exemption on their property taxes for 2016. Continue reading
Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Continue reading
CVO Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 2
The Coalition of Veterans Organization Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 2. Please download your copy today!! Continue reading
Remembering Pearl Harbor, 75th Anniversary
Today marks the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 2,400 Americans were killed, and more than a thousand people were wounded. Continue reading
Pre-New Years Eve Dinner Dance Fund-Raiser 2016
Join the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) for a Semi Formal Dinner Dance fund-raiser, in support of the IL Community Women Veteran’s Center. Music, food, fun, 50/50 raffles and camaraderie! Individual ticket donations ($50) or take advantage of a $50 discount for a table of ten at $450.00. Continue reading
Chicago Wolves game November 19 Military Families Ticket Request
Request your tickets for the November 19 Salute To Military Families game here. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Continue reading
Veteran’s Showcase – November 16, 2016
A monthly showcase of the most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. Each month, hundreds of impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and tech enthusiasts gather to watch these innovative startups launch and present their newest products and services. Continue reading
Veterans Advisory News for October 2016
Cook County Veterans Affairs monthly newsletter, “Veterans Advisory News” for October 2016. Continue reading
Walz, Jim
Jim Walz, running for 14th Congressional District Continue reading
Veterans Day Deals 2016
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, 2016. Continue reading
Jesse Brown VA Veterans Town Hall and Memorial Service
The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will conduct a Town Hall Event to allow and enhance feedback from Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries, November 9, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.. Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will be hosting a memorial service on Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Continue reading
FMCSA amends its commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the period of time required to apply for a skills test needed to obtain a civilian Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Members who operated tractor trailers can simply take a test for their Class A licensing. Continue reading