Category Archives: News
Poor People’s Campaign Illinois Press Conference
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival aims to build a broad and deep national moral fusion movement – rooted in the leadership of the poor, marginalized and moral agents and reflecting the great moral teachings – to unite our country from the bottom up. On February 5, 2018, they served notice to the state capitals that if their voices are not heard and the issues remain unaddressed, they are prepared to take direct action and engage in nonviolent civil disobedience. Read more [...] Substance Abuse Resources for Veterans
Are you a veteran struggling with a substance misuse or co-occurring disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc.)? Are you a friend or other loved one of a veteran, and you want to learn more about substance use and PTSD among veterans or the ways you can help them? Read more [...] CVO Newsletter Volume 5, Number 1
The Coalition of Veterans Organization Newsletter Volume 5, Number 1. Read more [...] Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System Announcements & Upcoming Events
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration!
Veteran Seniors Housing and Resource Fair
Mindfulness Meditation
VCS Canteen – Improvements/New Hours!
New Flu Clinic Location: Red Clinic / Module-F (1st floor/Ogden Building)
Flu Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read more [...]
Top New Illinois Laws Affecting Veterans in 2018
New laws taking effect January 1 that improve benefits and services for Illinois veterans. Read more [...]
Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit
VeteranAid.org is an organization that was created to provide information, free of charge, to veterans, their spouses and families. If you are a veteran, the surviving spouse of a veteran, or the responsible family member of a veteran, we urge you to apply for the VA Aid and Attendance Special Pension at the earliest time possible. Read more [...]
VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for New Veterans ID Card
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. Read more [...]
Veterans Day Deals 2017
Veterans Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. Veteran’s Day is officially Friday, November 11, 2017. Read more [...]
Upcoming Cook County Veteran Events 2017
Various Upcoming Cook County Veteran Events for 2017. November 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19 - December 2, 2017. Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Read more [...]
Illinois Dentists Salute Veterans Day event 2017
On Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11, 2017, the dentists of the Illinois State Dental Society want to show Illinois Veterans that they care! Illinois Veterans are eligible to receive a complimentary dental exam at one of the participating dental offices in their area. Treatments will be provided free of charge. Read more [...]
VA Selects Providers for Dental Insurance Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has selected Delta Dental of California and MetLife to once again offer private dental insurance plans as part of the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). Read more [...]