Events

Oct
21
Sat
Free October CPR Class for vets @ American Red Cross The Rauner Center
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Feb
24
Sat
NWVU Black History Month Fund-Raiser 2018 @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 25 @ 12:00 am
NWVU Black History Month Fund-Raiser 2018 @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

National Women Veterans United Black History Month Fund-Raiser

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Mar
10
Sat
AARP Operation Protect Veterans @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
AARP Operation Protect Veterans @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center  | Chicago | Illinois | United States

Join the campaign to warn veterans and those who live in Chicago about common scams and fraud schemes, especially those targeting Veterans- whether by phone, mail, text, email, or Internet! Share your stories and get tips and strategies to fight back against scams.

When
Saturday, March 10, 2018
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S. Damen
Chicago, Illinois 60612

To ensure that we have a near accurate count for lunches, please register at

RSVP to: aarp.cvent.com/OperationProtectVeterans or by calling 1-877-826-8300.

In honor of women’s history month, the women of NWVU, AARP IL, , and JBVAMC invite veterans, family and friends to attend.

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Apr
14
Sat
NWVU April 2018 Meeting @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
NWVU April 2018 Meeting @ Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center | Chicago | Illinois | United States

NWVU meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month

April 14, 2018

10:00 a.m. – 12::30 p.m.
The Sgt At-Arms calls the meeting to order at 10:15 am

Location:
IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
7907 S. Racine
Chicago, IL 60620

Meeting features:

TBA

May
31
Thu
Hines Hospital Day, DuPage County @ DuPage County Building
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hines Hospital Day, DuPage County @ DuPage County Building | Wheaton | Illinois | United States

Attention Veterans and Family Members
The Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County is hosting:

HINES HOSPITAL DAY

Who: Hines VA Hospital
What: Hines Resource Event
When: Thursday, May 31, 2018, 9am – 3pm
Where: DuPage County Building, 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187
Why: So Veterans will have an opportunity to talk to the different departments in Hines and for Hines to provide information to Veterans and their families

Hines Hospital will have over 15 different departments such as: Eligibility, Billing, Transportation, Disease Prevention, Home Health Care, plus more
Each department will give a short presentation and will have a table there, so you can go to the different departments to get more information.

A free light breakfast and full lunch will be provided, so if you plan on attending this event, please RSVP by calling the VAC office at, 630-407-5655 or e-mailing us at, dupagevac@dupageco.org, because seating is limited and we need a headcount for the meals. This is your time to talk directly to the different departments of Hines Hospital, so please take advantage of this opportunity.

For more information call, 630-407-5655

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Jun
6
Wed
Hines Community Town Hall for Veterans @ Hines VA Hospital
Jun 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Hines VA Hospital’s Executive Leadership Team will discuss updates at the facility, key initiatives, and provide other information to Veterans. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and share your opinion with leadership.

Wednesday, June 6 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

Auditorium Building 9
Hines VA Hospital
5000 S 5th Ave, Hines, Illinois 60141

Jun
20
Wed
June 2018 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital
Jun 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
June 2018 CVO Meeting @ Jesse Brown VA Hospital | Chicago | Illinois | United States

The next meeting of CVO is on Wednesday, June 20th at 7 PM at Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the 2nd floor Conference Room.

The agenda will include an update on the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, and an update on the CVO Flipcause Fundraising Campaign. We will also talk about the struggle against VA privatization.

Additionally, we will have a report on the fight for Dental Care for veterans. Attendees are encouraged to bring in any article, email, or other communication from a national veterans’ organization regarding HR 4556 on Dental Care. We need to see what other organizations are doing about this issue.

As usual, pizza will be served and parking will be validated.

Come and support CVO!

Jul
28
Sat
East-West University (EWU) “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” Drone Orientation II @ EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY
Jul 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Counseling Cards 1Exclusive Veteran Student or Veteran affiliated DRONE Training orientation

Intro To Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

  • UAS Degree Program           Coming Soon!
  • Photo Shop 1
  • UAS Degree Program
  • Animation for the Web
  • Digital Media Production
  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Computer Game Design
  • Business Administration & Entrepreneurship
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Electronic Engineering Technology

RSVP as soon as possible seating is limited

ronc@eastwest.edu or call 312-939-0111

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Oct
13
Sat
Veterans’ Breakfast hosted by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant @ Plainfield American Legion
Oct 13 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast

PLAINFIELD— State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will be hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast next month.

The Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Plainfield American Legion, 24741 W. Renwick Road.

“Thanking our veterans remains a priority for me,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Events like this annual breakfast allow us to provide our military personnel with vital information and show our deep appreciation and support.”

Representatives from Honor Flight Chicago, Homes for Heroes, Veterans Commission of Kendall County, Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and the Attorney General’s Military and Veterans Rights Bureau will be in attendance to discuss the services and programs they offer.

The Veterans’ Breakfast will also feature guest speaker Geriann Weisbrook, the Founder of the Military Mama Network. She will discuss the Military Mama Network’s mission and the many resources available for local military families. 

“I look forward to meeting the veterans and thanking them for their service and contributions to our nation,” Bertino-Tarrant said.

Anyone wishing to attend the breakfast should RSVP online or call Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at (815) 254-4211.

The event is free and open to the public.

Veterans’ Breakfast

Date: Friday, Oct. 13

Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Location: Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road)

2018 Veteran's Breakfast- Flyer

Apr
16
Tue
Free Dental Care On Aspen Dental’s Mouthmobile April 2019
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Dental Care On Aspen Dental’s Mouthmobile April 2019

VETERANS: SIGN UP FOR FREE DENTAL CARE ON ASPEN DENTAL’S MOUTHMOBILE

WHEN
Tuesday, April 16th From 9am – 3pm

WHERE
ADMI Practice Support Center 1040 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

HOW
To make an appointment call: Cameron Kinch (312) 564-2388

WHAT
For one day, Aspen Dental will provide free dental care to veterans. Care includes (but is not limited to) cleanings, fillings and extractions. Veterans should call to make an appointment as we cannot guarantee care for walk-ins.

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