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City Hall Press Conference May 24, 2016

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A group of concerned veterans are having a Press Conference on this Tuesday at 11 AM at City Hall on the 2nd floor. We are here 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. Read more [...]

Labor Department announces final silica rule will save 600 lives a year

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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. Read more [...]

Cook County Veterans Affairs – Veterans Advisory Newsletter – March 2016‏

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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. Read more [...]

CBS 2 News Story “VA Crisis Hotline Puts Suicidal Chicago Vet On Hold”

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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. Read more [...]

White Sox Military Discount Tickets on Memorial Day May 22, 2016

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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! Read more [...]