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Summer Shenanigans August Liberty Trips Read more [...] Veterans of any age may be eligible for VA benefits
In gratitude for your honorable service to our nation, VA provides benefits to help you take care of your family; buy, retain, or modify a home; earn a degree; start a career; stay healthy; and do so much more in life after the military. Here are a few ways VA serves older Veterans: Read more [...]
Safe Haven 2015 Homeless Veteran Stand Down
THE A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION 2015 HOMELESS VETERAN STAND DOWN!!! SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015 – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Registration Begins at 9:00 A.M.
TONS OF NEW ARMY SURPLUS GEAR FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Read more [...] Feds Hire Vets Resource
The One-Stop Resource for Federal Employment Information Read more [...] Dry Hootch Drop In – Grand Opening
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION for the DryHootch Coffee Room Drop-In Center, Thursday, July 16 4 to 7 pm - Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm
Atkinson Center • Suite 110 • 100 South Atkinson • Grayslake, IL 60030 Read more [...] Naval Station Great Lakes July 2015 Fun Times is now available
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 [...] CVO Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 2
The Coalition of Veterans Organization Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 2. Please download your copy today!! 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 [...]