Minutes for May 2019 CVO Meeting

Posted on May 16, 2019 by CVO Webmaster

The minutes for the Wednesday, May 15, 2019 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. Read more [...]

Memorial Day Dinner at McCormick and Schmick’s

Posted on May 12, 2019 by CVO Webmaster

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants To Offer Free Entrée To Active U.S. Military Members And Veterans On Memorial Day Read more [...]

Veterans Smile program

Posted on April 28, 2019 by CVO Webmaster

The Veterans Smile program provides FREE critical dental care for program eligible Veterans in need and which may not be covered by the VA. Read more [...]

CanTV Hotline – American Legion Harold Washington Post with Bruce Parry

Posted on April 26, 2019 by CVO Webmaster

CANTV Hotline with the American Legion - Harold Washington Post 1987. Read more [...]

Rochelle Crump and Larry Nazimek honored at Illinois Bicentennial Celebration

Posted on March 24, 2019 by CVO Webmaster

On Dec. 3, 2018, Illinois celebrated its bicentennial at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom. This gala focused on Illinois’s history and culture, with segments devoted to our veterans, sports teams and athletes, musicians, entertainers, and other notables. Read more [...]

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County awards luncheon, March 16, 2019 photos

Posted on March 17, 2019 by CVO Webmaster

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County 44th Annual Beef and Cabbage Awards Luncheon on March 16, 2019, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago, Illinois. Read more [...]

Veterans Affairs Committee Report February 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by CVO Webmaster

Veterans Affairs Committee Report for February 2019. Read more [...]

Remember CVO on Giving Tuesday

Posted on November 27, 2018 by CVO Webmaster

Please remember to give a little to CVO to help us carry out our mission of advocating and educating. We advocate for veterans and their families; we educate veterans, their families and the public about issues of importance to veterans. Read more [...]

In memory of David J. Rogers, Jr.

Posted on September 3, 2018 by CVO Webmaster

CVO Founder and Director David Rogers passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He was also the Executive Director of VetNet, a member of Strike Force, Chair of the Lockhart Institute Veterans Program, and a member and participant in many other organizations and committees, including the Mayors Committee on Aging. He was an immense presence in the Veterans Movement and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Please join The Multi-Faith Veterans Initiative, Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute & Family in celebrating the Life Of David J. Rogers Jr. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute 4941 W. Chicago Ave. 10am-12pm Read more [...]

VA’s Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (Ramp)

Posted on August 2, 2018 by CVO Webmaster

The Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 became law on August 23, 2017 (Pub L. 115-55). It is also known as the Appeals Modernization Act. Read more [...]