Minutes for July 2016 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Saturday, July 16, 2016 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Continue reading
Melba Moore & NWVU Meet & Greet AND Fundraiser
National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. August 11-12, 2016. Continue reading
2016 Jesse Brown VAMC Annual Community Mental Health Summit, Aug. 30, 2016
SAVE THE DATE for the 2016 Annual Community Mental Health Summit, Tuesday, August 30, 2016, :30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, The 2016 Mental Health Summit is a full-day event focused on the causes and prevention of Veteran suicide, to include keynote speakers, a Veterans’ panel, networking events, and breakout groups on various related topics. Continue reading
White Sox National Day of Remembrance ticket offer
The White Sox have dedicated this game to all those that serve and protect our Country. On this special day, the White Sox would like to offer specially priced tickets to all past and present members of the military, law enforcement, and fire protection, their families, supporters and friends. White Sox vs. Royals Sunday, September 11, 2016 – 1:10 P.M. Continue reading
Vietnam Wall scaled replica comes to Soldier Field June 2016
The United States Marine Corps invites you visit the wall when it visits Chicago, Illinois at Soldier’s Field from June 23-26, 2016. The event opens at 2pm on Thursday, June 23rd and is open 24/7 through Sunday, June 26th at 3pm. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 24th at 10am. Continue reading
VVA Chapter 311 Newsletter May / June 2016
Download the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #311 Newsletter for May / June 2016 Continue reading
Minutes for May 2016 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Saturday, May 21, 2016 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Continue reading
City Hall Press Conference Photos on May 24, 2016
A group of concerned veterans attended a Press Conference on Tuesday May 24, at City Hall. We were there to express the concerns of veterans in Chicago and Illinois and to call on those running for elective office to have a well thought out, comprehensive program for the veteran community which we represent. We call on veterans themselves to stand up and be counted; vote for those candidates with a veterans program that supports and benefits our community. Continue reading
Local Veterans Angry Over Secretary Bob McDonald’s ‘Disney’ Remarks
Local veterans expressed anger on Tuesday after the head of Veteran’s Affairs compared long wait times at VA hospitals to lines for amusement rides and Disney. Continue reading
City Hall Press Conference May 24, 2016
A group of concerned veterans are having a Press Conference on this Tuesday at 11 AM at City Hall on the 2nd floor. We are here to express the concerns of veterans in Chicago and Illinois and to call on those running for elective office to have a well thought out, comprehensive program for the veteran community which we represent. We call on veterans themselves to stand up and be counted; vote for those candidates with a veterans program that supports and benefits our community. Continue reading
Veteran Resource Picnic July 1 2016
VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Of Cook county Veteran Resource Picnic on, Friday, JULY 1, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at McKinley Park, 3900 S. Western on pershing road. We will provide LARGE BBQ grill
Hot dogs, Hamburgers & soda. Donations Welcomed. Continue reading
Free Acupuncture Care for Veterans
NUHS Whole Health Center in Lombard offers a Veterans Clinic that specializes in treating a wide variety of injuries and disorders that affect combat veterans, including: post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain. Continue reading