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Download the Naval Station Great Lakes July 2015 Fun Times. Read more [...] Warning – iPhone VA Benefits App
Email regarding an iPhone App targeting Veterans. In the brief description it contains misinformation about the VBA claims process and seems to imply Veterans should self-diagnose. It states the VA will not get Service Treatment Records for the Veteran, and VA will not review your medical records when making a decision. Please get the word out to Veterans to be cautious and realize they can get accurate information about the claims process on VA Web sites. Read more [...]
Stop Illinois State cuts for services rally on June 25
IT IS TIME TO TAKE A STAND ON THE STATE CUTS FOR SERVICES. It is double jargon of legislation that "thanks our service members and veterans" and then cut benefits that impact our communities and our families! It's time to stand up with legislators who are defending our community services and the community capital grant funds that have been interrupted for community veteran projects. That means we need to be front and center for the rallies being held across the state. June 25, 5:30PM at Chicago State and Governor State Universities. Read more [...] Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2015 Photos
The Coalition of Veterans Organizations marching in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade, May 23, 2015. Read more [...] Memorial Day Parade 2015
Join CVO in the Memorial Day Parade at 11 AM on Saturday, May 23rd. We’ll have vehicles. You can walk or ride. Bring the family! It will be a lot of fun! Wear your CVO hats and shirts! We’re number 81 and we’re forming up on Wacker Drive between LaSalle and Wells. Read more [...] CVO Fundraiser 2015 Video
The Three of Us — Thadeus Halloway, Ed Collins and Mike Strathern — entertained the crowd at the CVO Fundraiser held on May 2, 2015. Read more [...] CVO 2015 Fundraiser Photos
CVO Fundraiser at the Japan Habach Grill, Burbank, IL on May 2, 2015. The "Three of Us" entertained our CVO crowd.
Read more [...] MPMA Hawaiian Luau National Scholarship Fundraiser
Montford Point Marine Association Chicago Chapter #2 Presents…‘An Afternoon In Paradise’ Hawaiian Luau National Scholarship Fundraiser. Saturday * June 6, 2015 * 12pm-3:30pm at Japan Hibachi Grill Buffet Read more [...] CVO April 18 2015 Meeting Photos
Photos from the CVO Meeting on April 18, 2015. Read more [...] 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 [...] VAC of Cook County Luncheon March 21, 2015
CVO at the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Luncheon, on March 21, 2015, with organizational members, Veterans for Unification and Montford Point Marine Association, Chicago Chapter 2. Read more [...]