Happy New Year! Mark your calendars for upcoming 2016 CVO Meetings. Read more [...] Upcoming CVO Meetings 2016
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Happy New Year! Mark your calendars for upcoming 2016 CVO Meetings. Read more [...] Chicago Park District Resource Fair February 11
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair. Veterans, active duty and military family members are invited to connect with agencies, groups and organizations that provide military and veteran assistance.
February 11, 2016, 12 - 4 PM, Maggie Daley Park. Read more [...] Intensive Outpatient Program at Rush
In Spring of 2016, the Road Home Program will launch the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), a full-spectrum treatment program that connects veterans and their families across the Midwest to world-class, individualized care for trauma-based disorders and injury. Read more [...]
Reminder – Town Hall Meeting December 17 2015
The next Town Hall meeting for veterans will be held at Jesse Brown VAMC on this Thursday, December 17th at 10 AM in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Veterans with questions about the policies, service or facilities at Jesse Brown or any of its satellite clinics should attend and ask questions of the staff and administration. Read more [...] Rahm Promised to Find Every Vet a Home by End of 2015 — What Happened?
Last year, Mayor Rahm Emanuel vowed to get all homeless veterans off the streets by the end of 2015, but he didn't mention it Wednesday as he paired with the Chicago Housing Authority to mark Veterans Day. 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 Deals 2015
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. Read more [...] No-cost flu shot options for Veterans
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. Read more [...] Naval Station Great Lakes October 2015 Fun Times is now available
Download the Naval Station Great Lakes October 2015 Fun Times. Read more [...] VA Announces $12.8 Million in funding to Help the Homeless
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. Read more [...] Free Dental Care for Veterans
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 Read more [...] Chicago Bears Ladies Night on October 19
Chicago Bears Meijer Ladies Night - Monday, October 19 at the United Club at Soldier Field. Read more [...]