The Cook County Clerk’s Office has renewed its partnership with the Chicago White Sox to provide complimentary game tickets to veterans and active-duty military personnel for the 2026 season. Announced by Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, this initiative aims to honor the service and sacrifice of local heroes by offering them a free day at Guaranteed Rate Field. Read more [...] FREE Chicago White Sox Ticket for Veterans and Active-Duty Military
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The Cook County Clerk’s Office has renewed its partnership with the Chicago White Sox to provide complimentary game tickets to veterans and active-duty military personnel for the 2026 season. Announced by Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, this initiative aims to honor the service and sacrifice of local heroes by offering them a free day at Guaranteed Rate Field. Read more [...] 
The Coalition of Veterans Organizations First Quarter (Q1) 2026 Public Safety Report.. 
The Coalition of Veterans Organizations Fourth Quarter (Q4) 2025 Public Safety Report.. 
CHICAGO — In a unanimous vote,June 18th 2025, the Chicago City Council approved the Veterans Business Enterprise (VBE) Program as a permanent program within the Department of Procurement Services (DPS), building on the success of the VBE pilot program. 
SOS America Foundation's 28th Annual Major General John A Logan Memorial Day event. Keynote Memorial Day Address by
Dr. Mark Weiman, DDS,
Director, Coalition of Veterans Organizations. May 27, 11am. 
The summit features the STLW performance program and concluding discussion series of the yearlong NEH Dialogues on the Experience of War program. There will also be poetry readings, panels, artmaking and movement workshops, a portfolio review, exhibition tours, fifteen-minute Open Platform presentations, and more. March 16 – 19, 2023 | Newberry Library, Hyde Park Art Center, & the Chicago Cultural Center 
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. 
City of Chicago cordially invites you to attend a ceremony honoring those who have served, in times of peace as well as in war. Monday, November 11, 2013 - Program: 11am - Soldier Field Gate O at south end. RSVP by November 6, 2013 to (312) 744.0626 
You are all cordially invited to attend the Montford Point Marine Association Inc, Chicago Chapter 2, Presidents’ Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm. Guest Speaker: Art Norman of NBC 5. Raffle @ $50.00 per ticket and a luncheon @ $20.00 per ticket. The prizes are 1st $2500.00, 2nd $1000.00, 3rd $500.00. 
The next Chicago Job Fair will take place on Thursday, October 17 at the Congress Plaza Hotel at 520 South Michigan Ave from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will feature a diverse set of employers hiring for many different types of positions - your job seekers will be meeting face-to-face with hiring decision makers and can ask about all of the jobs these companies have available. In a difficult economy it is important to make as many contacts as you are able and the Chicago Career Fair is a great place to do just that. Please be sure to let your job seekers know to bring at least 10 copies of their resume, dress professionally, and be self-confident since they are taking a great step towards discovering new career opportunities! 
People are still talking about the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) and their September 22 "Pick Up Everything That Doesn't Grow Party"! CVO Members helped clean up a large vacant lot at the corner of 71st and Vincennes.