Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist eligible low income households pay for winter energy services. LIHEAP will provide a one-time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills. The amount of payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type, and geographic location. Read more [...]

ComED Champ for Veterans Information‏

Since January 2002, ComEd has assisted activated and deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, Reserves and honorably discharged veterans with paying their electric bills. CHAMP is a financial-assistance program that offers an optional package of benefits to qualified military personnel who reside within ComEd’s service territory and have fallen behind on their electric bill. Read more [...]

Looking for military veterans – ABC 7’s Windy City Live

On November 11th, ABC 7’s “Windy City Live” in Chicago will honor veterans for their patriotism and service to our country! They are looking for military veterans to join the studio audience on Tuesday, November 11th for a live taping at 11am. They are looking for veterans to either wear their uniform, a hat, pins, or medals. Read more [...]

Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts 2014

2014 Veterans Day discounts, free meals, deals and sales. As Veterans Day approaches we will continually update this list as restaurant’s and companies announce their Veteran’s Day specials. Typically most announce a week or days before. Veteran’s Day is officially Tuesday, November 11, 2014.  Link below. http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/ Turtle Wax (Chicago area) has been giving free car washes (and a lapel pin) to vets on Veterans Day, so they Read more [...]