A comprehensive guide to getting recognition for your military service in the form of discounts, special offers, and incentives. Read more [...] 
At Home Illinois Mortgage strives to make homeownership affordable and obtainable for both first-time and repeat homebuyers by providing a la carte benefits, including down payment assistance and lender paid mortgage insurance. Read more [...] 
The HHF program provides mortgage assistance to homeowners who have experienced at least a 15% income reduction due to a qualifying hardship event and who meet the eligibility criteria. The assistance allows eligible households to avoid foreclosure while they work to regain employment and financial stability. In 2011, IHDA was approved by the US Treasury Department to administer $445,603,557 in Hardest Hit funding. In 2016, IHDA was awarded an additional $269,474,060 in funding to expand the HHF program. Read more [...] 
Women Veteran Resources program connects women veterans with appropriate resources to help them transition to civilian life after leaving the military, and to provide them with resources and tools to transition to civilian life and to continue to be leaders in their communities. Read more [...] 
NAMI DuPage Classes are now available for registration through NAMI DuPage. Led by trained individuals and family members who have their own “lived experience” and personal journey with mental illness and recovery, NAMI DuPage classes provide a wealth of knowledge about mental illness and recovery that complements professional treatment. Read more [...] 
A VA-sponsored accelerated learning program (ALP) may be right for you! As a transitioning Servicemember or Veteran, you are eligible to participate in an ALP in IT at no cost, without using your GI Bill® benefits.
ALPs help you quickly gain the skills and certifications you need to qualify for employment in IT, one of today’s fastest-growing industries. You also will receive job placement services upon completing a program. Read more [...] 
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new hotline — 1-855-VA-WOMEN — to receive and respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women Veterans. The service began accepting calls on April 23, 2013. Read more [...] 
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is implementing an initiative to expedite compensation claims decisions for Veterans who have waited one year or longer. Effective April 19, the VA will begin to make provisional decisions on the oldest claims in inventory, which will allow Veterans to begin collecting compensation benefits more quickly, if eligible. This initiative provides a one-year safety net to submit further evidence should it become available and protects the Veteran’s right to appeal the decision. Read more [...] 
The chart matches the Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) to medical conditions or symptoms to the corresponding Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQs). Examples are italicized. Read more [...]