Veterans for Unification is urging everyone to throw their support behind HR 2413, which would make all Veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services. Currently, only Veterans who have a service-connected dental issue or meet other narrow criteria are eligible for certain dental services. The Dental Care for Veterans Act was introduced […]
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With the passage of the PACT Act, Congress launched the biggest expansion of Veteran benefits in history, with many additional Veterans being eligible to receive compensation for their service. The act added more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions to the VA’s list of service presumptions and expanded Agent Orange exposure to include several additional Asian nations. While this legislation brings […]
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Soul Harbor Ranch enriches lives by promoting the unconditional love and healing of the human-animal bond. The Barrington, Illinois-based program provides therapy dogs and cats as well as mini-horses and -donkeys, both on-site and across the Chicago area. On the last Sunday of each month, Soul Harbor invites Veterans and active military members and their families to spend from 10:30 […]
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Wreaths Across America Radio is a full-time internet radio station that broadcasts a variety of music, news, and stories regarding American Veterans and their families, as well as the organization’s ongoing work. Earlier this year, the station began airing new programming that provides a wide range of content. The new shows include American Warrior Radio, The Veterans Forward Show, Welcome […]
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Illinois Joining Forces has relaunched its Care Coordination Center as a 24/7/365 service. The Center is designed to connect Veterans, service members, and their families with the critical services and resources they need, at any time of the day or night. The IJF Care Coordination Center provides integrated, holistic case management and is staffed by trained professionals who have extensive […]
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The Chicagoland Combined Veterans Museum, Library and Honor Wall in River Grove received a $5,000 donation from Nicole J. Porrez, Jack Snarski and staff members at Old National Bank for their outstanding work with the Veteran community and for keeping Veterans’ history alive. Museum members present were George Correa, Peter Graham, Lorenzo Fiorentino and Gary Linden, who are also all […]
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The Franklin Park American Legion Auxiliary Unit 974 hosted its 6th annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on January 22, 2023. The post provided toiletries, a hot meal, clothing, blankets and haircuts, as well as a chance to speak with representatives from Veteran service organizations and other groups about VA benefits, housing, transportation and other services. Members of the National […]
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Prairie State College will host a Veterans Job/Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 15 in the atrium of the main building at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Open to Veterans, service members and their families, the fair will feature employment and volunteer opportunities; housing, legal and educational information; general health screenings; and a host […]
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The Military Officers Association of America recently launched a fund to provide financial aid in the event of an unexpected current disaster. The funding is available to the currently serving and their spouses, Veterans with an honorable discharge or their surviving spouses, and caregivers of the same. Applicants must be experiencing a natural disaster deemed a national emergency or an […]
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As of Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost — including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this […]
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