DePaul’s Talent Acquisition and MERG (DePaul’s Military and Veteran Employee Resource group) are hosting a career event. Tuesday, May 17th from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. DePaul Center, Loop campus, 1 E. Jackson, 11th Floor, Gallery.
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Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a final silica rule that will save more than 600 lives a year and protect the health of thousands of others. This step is a long time coming. Awareness of the dangers of inhaling dust is almost as old as civilization itself – it goes back to stone-cutting in ancient Greece and Rome. Continue reading
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is looking into whether a contractor thoroughly reviewed the files of Vietnam veterans who might deserve benefits for illnesses linked to exposure to Agent Orange. Continue reading
CVO at the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Luncheon, on March 26, 2016. Continue reading
Veterans Advisory Newsletter contains information on the following: Women facing
the draft; additional updates and facts on the disabled veterans homeowner tax
exemption; answers to frequently asked questions about the disabled veterans
homeowner tax exemption; a new city law on military status discrimination in
Chicago; and the commemoration honoring Vietnam veterans. Continue reading
The Coalition of Veterans Organization Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 1. Please download your copy today!! Continue reading
Every day 22 veterans kill themselves, and every day some of them reach out for help. CBS 2’s Jim Williams reports, that help wasn’t there when they needed it most. Dr. Bruce E. Parry on CBS 2 Chicago News talks about the problems of the VA Crisis Hotline. Continue reading
The Chicago White Sox invite you to celebrate Memorial Day at U.S. Cellular 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, they invite you to participate in a pre-game parade on the field! Continue reading
The University of Illinois at Chicago is performing a world premiere of SNAFU (Feb 19-28), a play inspired by the stories of veterans. It is a compelling drama exploring the struggle of soldiers and their loved ones to navigate life after combat. Continue reading
“Serving Your Country” airs Sunday nights, 2100-2300, on WUSN, 99.5. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to those who serve, or have served, our Country. Continue reading
Veterans for Unification will meet on February 6, 2016 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM. Cynthia McKee (Veterans Service Officer, IL DEPT of VA) will be the guest speaker. Music, Refreshments & Camaraderie. Continue reading
Chicago Veterans Team invite you to join us in celebrating the grand opening of the VetHub (5031 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL) on February 20th at 1pm.
The VetHub will not only serve as the office for Chicago Veterans, but will also be used as a mentoring facility for Veterans needing assistance with laptops available for Chicago Veterans’ Members to work on disability claims, education benefits, building a resume, finding employment or even starting their own business. Continue reading
