Senator Mark Kirk held a field hearing in Chicago, as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs to question whistleblowers about the pattern of abuse at the Edward Hines, Jr., VA Hospital in Maywood, Illinois. Read more [...] Senator Mark Kirk holds field hearing about mistreatment of veterans and retaliation against whistleblowers
Senator Mark Kirk held a field hearing in Chicago, as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs to question whistleblowers about the pattern of abuse at the Edward Hines, Jr., VA Hospital in Maywood, Illinois. Read more [...] 
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. 
Flu season is here, and getting your flu shot has never been easier. Remember that getting vaccinated is the single best way to protect yourself, as well as your loved ones, against the flu virus. This year, enrolled Veterans of the VA health care system have several options to get a seasonal flu shot. VA offers more options, easy access, and seamless records – the choice is yours. 
Download the Naval Station Great Lakes October 2015 Fun Times. 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald today announced $12.8 million in renewal funding through the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program to 20 community agencies that currently provide transitional housing with supportive services for homeless Veterans under the Transition in Place (TIP) model. 
Dentists and teams from Aspen Dental will treat veterans most urgent dental needs, and provide educational materials following your appointment. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM. Illinois State Capitol Building, 301 South Second St., Springfield, IL 62707 
Chicago Bears Meijer Ladies Night - Monday, October 19 at the United Club at Soldier Field. 
September 2015 Issue of the Veterans Advisory News. 
The September 2015 Chicago Vets Newsletter is here. 
"Guys Grocery Games" on the Food Network are currently gearing up to cast the new season and hoping to meet the best of the best chefs from around the country. 
Download a copy of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311 September/October 2015 Edition Newsletter