The Cook County Clerk’s Office is seeking help in promoting participation in the county’s Military & Veterans Discount Card Program, an initiative that provides Veterans and military members with exclusive discounts at local businesses. By promoting this program, supporters can ensure that more Veterans benefit from the discounts available while encouraging more businesses to participate. To register your business, click […]
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Chicago Veterans is seeking nominations for 24 Veterans in 2024. This annual initiative honors Veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities in sectors such as business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, healthcare, and nonprofits. Honorees will receive awards at a special event and be featured in a publication showcasing the class of 2024. For more, click here.
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What transpired at the Italian American Veterans Museum on June 9 was truly magical. Three World War II veterans, all in one place, shared stories of their lives before, during and after the war in a lively conversation led by museum curator Steve Corbo. The capacity crowd sat mesmerized as Army Sergeant Ed Malatesta, Women’s Army Corps Medic Marie Sartor […]
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The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is pulling up stakes after nearly 20 years at its location in downtown Chicago. The museum will close its doors on July 27 and merge its collections with the Pritzker Military Archives Center in Somers, Wisconsin. “Merging PMML and PMAC will carry our mission into the 21st century by safeguarding historical artifacts and book […]
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Applications are now being accepted for Valor Games Midwest, a three-day Paralympic sport competition for Veterans with physical, visual or invisible disabilities. Athletes can compete in discus, shot put, cycling, archery, powerlifting, indoor rowing, biathlon or table tennis, with no previous experience required. The event is hosted by the Chicago Park District. Applications are due by July 12. The games […]
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Members of the Burgio Woman’s Club were treated to a guided tour of the Italian American Veterans Museum, after which they enjoyed lunch, followed by a tour of the Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia. “I received so many compliments from everyone about the tour of the Veterans museum and the Italian Cultural Center,” club President Annmarie Parisi said. “They […]
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“Claim sharks” are a huge problem for our Veterans community. These individuals and companies charge hefty fees to “assist” veterans with filing their VA benefit claims, which is an illegal practice. Illinois bill SB3479 will penalize those who defraud Veterans in this way. The more support we can muster for this bill, the better. For more on claim sharks, click […]
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The Italian American Veterans Museum ushered in a new slate of officers with the new year, electing retired Navy Cdr. Joseph Edward Troiani, Ph.D., as president. “I’m proud to serve as president of the museum in honor of family members who served in the military before me,” Troiani says. Troiani’s grandfather Joseph Troiani served in the U.S. Army during World […]
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On March 21, IAVM Curator Steve Corbo took (from left) Fred Ruiz, Ray Trzeciak, Tim Clark, and Roger Laurella on a tour of the museum. Laurella and Trzeciak are supporters of the Disabled American Veterans. Ruiz is a U.S. Army Veteran and Clark has a son in the U.S. Army who has served three tours of duty in Iraq/Afghanistan. All […]
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The Belding Veterans Park in Belding, Michigan, contains monuments dedicated to POWs/MIAs and those who have served in every war since the beginning of the 20th century, including World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. The park’s Vietnam memorial features 12 pillars, a map of Vietnam and a 48-foot monument, all in etched […]
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