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
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