The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) is accepting applications for the Chicago Cook Technology Academy (Tech Academy), a free training program designed to provide veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry. Cook County has partnered with Microsoft and National Able Network to offer this 11-week course, which will begin July 22, 2024. Read more [...]
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Read more [...]
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th Anniversary of the invasion of Normandy resulting in a decisive Allied victory over Axis powers in France, and set the stage for an Allied victory over all of Europe one year later. Read more [...]
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that typically develops as the result of having experienced one or more traumatic events. Visit Ambrosia Treatment Center for PTSD. Read more [...]
On Monday, May 27, National Women Veterans United Organization was proud to be the Grand Marshal at 2024 Memorial Day ceremony held at Ridge Park, Read more [...]
a one-of-a-kind interactive database that records and preserves the names, service information, photographs and memorable experiences of each registered servicewoman. Read more [...]
Please join a showing of "This Is Where I Learned Not to Sleep," a detective's (Retired Lieutenant Mark Wynn) quest in keeping us safe. Keynote speaker, Sheriff Tom Dart, has brought humane, compassionate, innovative, and thoughtful approaches to law enforcement and community engagement. Monday, April 8, 2024 | 6PM Read more [...]
Veterans Affairs 2024 Spring Newsletter. The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) is pleased to begin 2024 with exciting events and efforts within our military community. Read more [...]