Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military

Posted on February 27, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

In honor of Women’s History Month, the West Towns (IL) Links Chapter will showcase the "Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military" pilot initiative of the Central Area of The Links, Incorporated. Join us as we recognize the noble women in the United States military. Learn more about their contributions and experiences and local efforts to assist women veterans from a live panel discussion. Read more [...]

Tiny Boots Child Care Program for Veterans

Posted on February 25, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago and VA have partnered to connect Illinois Veterans to quality child care at no cost while attending scheduled medical and counseling appointments, as well as job interviews. The program, called Tiny Boots, is funded through a grant from the IDVA Vet Cash Grant Program that is part of the Illinois Lottery. Read more [...]

Hines Town Hall Meetings Schedule

Posted on February 17, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

In an effort to continue to improve communication. Hines have scheduled a series of Employee and Veteran Town Halls and visits to CBOCs. Events for the 2nd and 3rd quarters are listed Read more [...]

CVO Supports AL Post 1987 on CAN-TV

Posted on January 23, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

The Harold Washington American Legion Post 1987 is a member organization of CVO and they’re doing a Veterans program on CAN-TV Channel 21 every Wednesday evening from 6 to 6:30 PM. Read more [...]

Disabled veterans Homeowner Exemption 2017 Update

Posted on January 18, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

2017 Update for the Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption. Please review and pass on to other veterans who will be filing an exemption on their property taxes for 2016. Read more [...]

Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune

Posted on January 13, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Read more [...]

CVO Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 2

Posted on December 8, 2016 by CVO Webmaster

The Coalition of Veterans Organization Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 2. Please download your copy today!! Read more [...]

Remembering Pearl Harbor, 75th Anniversary

Posted on December 7, 2016 by CVO Webmaster

Today marks the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 2,400 Americans were killed, and more than a thousand people were wounded. Read more [...]

Pre-New Years Eve Dinner Dance Fund-Raiser 2016

Posted on November 16, 2016 by CVO Webmaster

Join the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) for a Semi Formal Dinner Dance fund-raiser, in support of the IL Community Women Veteran's Center. Music, food, fun, 50/50 raffles and camaraderie! Individual ticket donations ($50) or take advantage of a $50 discount for a table of ten at $450.00. Read more [...]

Chicago Wolves game November 19 Military Families Ticket Request

Posted on November 12, 2016 by CVO Webmaster

Request your tickets for the November 19 Salute To Military Families game here. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Read more [...]

Veteran’s Showcase – November 16, 2016

Posted on November 12, 2016 by CVO Webmaster

A monthly showcase of the most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. Each month, hundreds of impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and tech enthusiasts gather to watch these innovative startups launch and present their newest products and services. Read more [...]