VA secretary: If shutdown lasts until Nov. 1, benefits cease for 5.2 million veterans
By Leo Shane III
Stars and Stripes
Published: October 9, 2013
WASHINGTON — The government shutdown has been painful, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said, but the worst is yet to come.
On Nov. 1, if the ongoing budget battle isn’t resolved, the department won’t be able to send out benefits checks to nearly 5.2 million veterans and family members, Shinseki told members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday. Veterans depending on disability benefits, living Read more [...]
Please download the guide, that explains which government services for veterans will be available and which ones will not during the government shut down. Many VA Hospital services will be available; many Regional Office services will not. 
The next Chicago Job Fair will take place on Thursday, October 17 at the Congress Plaza Hotel at 520 South Michigan Ave from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will feature a diverse set of employers hiring for many different types of positions - your job seekers will be meeting face-to-face with hiring decision makers and can ask about all of the jobs these companies have available. In a difficult economy it is important to make as many contacts as you are able and the Chicago Career Fair is a great place to do just that. Please be sure to let your job seekers know to bring at least 10 copies of their resume, dress professionally, and be self-confident since they are taking a great step towards discovering new career opportunities! 
National Women Veterans United
Montford Point Marine Association
SAVE THE DATE & DONATE!
Contact: (312) 458-9130 - To donate, volunteer,
participate as a resource vendor or register as a veteran.
Pre- Veteran’s Day Stand Down
For
Women Veterans
Saturday, October 26, 2013
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:
MONTFORD POINT MARINE ASSOC.
7011 S. Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL
Resources, Raffles, Clothes, Food etc.
FREE! FREE!
NEED:
New and clean gently used clothes, shoes, belts, purses, 
Veteran’s Job Fair Illinois Department of Employment Security
Lake Zurich American Legion Post #964
September 20th 2013 10:00am- 1:00pm 
Due to a number of conflicts, the next CVO meeting will be held on Saturday, August 31st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Montford Point Marine Association at 7011 S Vincennes in Chicago. This is instead of meeting on the third Saturday of August as we normally do. 
Photos from Symposium on Homelessness 2012 Event 
People are still talking about the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) and their September 22 "Pick Up Everything That Doesn't Grow Party"! CVO Members helped clean up a large vacant lot at the corner of 71st and Vincennes. 
As a way to show our concern for community violence what a great thing it would be if all of you joined me as veterans with our banner and Colors to participate with St Sabina Church who is hosting their last community march against violence on Friday evening. Father Mike is asking members, families and friends to make a special effort to join them at 6:45 pm.