Chicago White Sox Navy Night June 13, 2017

Posted on April 10, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

This will be the 32nd annual Navy Recruiting District Chicago - Navy Night! For this event the White Sox would like to offer Navy recruits, their family, friends, veterans, and active service members the opportunity to purchase specially-priced tickets for this game. Read more [...]

Budget proposal for VA 2017

Posted on April 10, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

Proposed budget for the VA for 2017. Read more [...]

Minutes for March 2017 CVO Meeting

Posted on April 2, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

The minutes for the Wednesday, March 15, 2017 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 7 PM to 9 PM. Read more [...]

VAC of Cook County Annual Luncheon 2017 Photos

Posted on March 23, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

CVO at the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Luncheon, on March 18, 2017 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center. Frank Thompson (CVO's Veterans Against Violence Committee) receives the Jim Proffitt Volunteer Award from the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Read more [...]

Chicago White Sox Memorial Day 2017 Discount Tickets

Posted on March 18, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

The Chicago White Sox invite you to celebrate Memorial Day at Guaranteed Rate Field! On this special game they are offering specially priced tickets to all military personnel, veterans, their family, and friends. In addition to specially priced tickets, you may also participate in a pre-game parade on the field! Read more [...]

Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military

Posted on February 27, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

In honor of Women’s History Month, the West Towns (IL) Links Chapter will showcase the "Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military" pilot initiative of the Central Area of The Links, Incorporated. Join us as we recognize the noble women in the United States military. Learn more about their contributions and experiences and local efforts to assist women veterans from a live panel discussion. Read more [...]

Tiny Boots Child Care Program for Veterans

Posted on February 25, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago and VA have partnered to connect Illinois Veterans to quality child care at no cost while attending scheduled medical and counseling appointments, as well as job interviews. The program, called Tiny Boots, is funded through a grant from the IDVA Vet Cash Grant Program that is part of the Illinois Lottery. Read more [...]

Hines Town Hall Meetings Schedule

Posted on February 17, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

In an effort to continue to improve communication. Hines have scheduled a series of Employee and Veteran Town Halls and visits to CBOCs. Events for the 2nd and 3rd quarters are listed Read more [...]

CVO Supports AL Post 1987 on CAN-TV

Posted on January 23, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

The Harold Washington American Legion Post 1987 is a member organization of CVO and they’re doing a Veterans program on CAN-TV Channel 21 every Wednesday evening from 6 to 6:30 PM. Read more [...]

Disabled veterans Homeowner Exemption 2017 Update

Posted on January 18, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

2017 Update for the Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption. Please review and pass on to other veterans who will be filing an exemption on their property taxes for 2016. Read more [...]

Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune

Posted on January 13, 2017 by CVO Webmaster

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Read more [...]