The Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County has recently implemented a new and improved website. The site is easy to navigate and provides ready access to information about the services provided by the VAC. Also available are all the documents a Veteran or family member needs to get the ball rolling to file for whatever benefits they might be entitled […]
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The Veterans Treatment and Assistance Court is a program that provides Veterans involved in the justice system help and favorable alternatives. Through VTAC the court partners in this collaborative program work to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety and reduce the cost of the criminal justice process, including incarceration, by focusing on the underlying problems that the veteran is encountering with […]
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West suburban Wood Dale has launched a Veteran banner recognition program to honor current and former Wood Dale residents who served in the United States military. The city is gathering high resolution photos and basic information and converting that into banners that now line Irving Park and Wood Dale roads. There is no charge to the Veterans for the program. […]
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In lieu of their annual Memorial Day remembrance, which was canceled due to COVID-19, the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club made a donation to the Fisher House at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Hines Fisher House provides a home away from home to the family members, caregivers and loved ones of patients receiving medical care. “We’re proud to be honoring […]
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Periscope Film has an extensive offering of books, Blu-rays and DVDs about the military and other topics, including space exploration and vehicle and railroad history. They also provide films and stock footage on a range of historical and educational topics. Their YouTube channel allows you to preview and view films about military history as well as training, industrial, educational and […]
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IAVM board member Lorenzo Fiorentino was among a group of Veterans who organized a parade in front of the Jefferson Park home of Hillard Dominowski to celebrate the WW II Veteran’s 100th birthday. Dominowski grew up in Wicker Park and spent six months in a German prison camp during WW II. “About a dozen veterans drove six vehicles, including a […]
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Very little is known about what happened to Flying Tiger Line Flight 739, a military mission plane that went missing on March 16, 1962, with 93 U.S. Army Soldiers and 11 crew members on board. Due to the complexities surrounding the mission, the names of all those who have been lost have not yet been added to the Vietnam Veterans […]
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The much-anticipated National World War I Memorial was dedicated on April 16, 2021, in Washington D.C. The former Pershing Park just east of the White House was transformed for the occasion, with the new centerpiece being a stunning monument created by New Jersey sculptor Sabin Howard. Roughly 60 feet long and 10 feet high, “A Soldier’s Journey” is among the […]
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Veterans and their representatives have been advocating for many years to add additional presumptive conditions caused by Agent Orange exposure. As of January 1, 2021, the VA must now grant claims for three new presumptive conditions. With the passage of H.R. 6395, NDAA 2021, Vietnam Veterans are now eligible to collect compensation for the newly added conditions of Bladder Cancer, […]
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The world of Veteran’s benefits can be confusing, and it can be difficult to know how much coverage you really have. Supplementing your Veteran’s healthcare coverage with a Medicare plan may be a good idea, especially because Veteran’s Administration healthcare coverage can vary drastically from person to person and over time. The wellness website healthline.com takes an in-depth look at […]
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