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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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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“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 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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Not long ago, a Vietnam Veteran asked poet Terri Whitney if she would consider writing a book of poetry based on the stories of those who served during that war. After careful consideration and conversations with friends and Veterans, she has decided to accept the challenge. To find out about Terri, her interview process and her book, email terri@therockinrhymer.com.
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As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season draws near, Illinois Joining Forces is proud to unveil its latest initiative, Operation Connect-A-Vet as part of Operation Connect Illinois CARES. The program provides a streamlined avenue for friends and family to arrange wellness calls, ensuring Veterans are doing well and connected with a dedicated team ready to assist them with housing, […]
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This September, a group of 24 military Veterans and their travel companions embarked on a trip to Normandy, France, with Road Scholar, a nonprofit that hosts educational travel for older adults. The nine-day program took participants from Paris to the beaches of Normandy to learn about military history where it happened. On the most impactful day, the group visited Omaha […]
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The next time you’re near Montrose Cemetery seek out the memorial installed in 1986 by the American Legion Post 1183 dedicated to honoring Veterans of Japanese descent who have served in the U.S. military. Nisei Post 1183 of the American Legion was formed to honor the Veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team of World War II, units […]
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The Illinois Governor’s Challenge is encouraging people from across the state to become part of this crusade to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF). Most recently, it launched its training portal for people to become trained in suicide prevention. Its goal is to enlist 70,000 medical professionals, including hospital staff, primary care physicians, police, fire, EMTs […]
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Schaumburg’s U.S. Post Office has been renamed the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building in honor of America’s 21st century combat Veterans. The name was changed after a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg was signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this year. The post office is located at 450 W. […]
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