FREE Sandwiches for Korean War Veterans at Mission BBQ July 27
July 27th is Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. Visit Mission BBQ in Naperville on Route 59 on July 27th for a free sandwich. Continue reading
Veterans Homeowner Exemptions
The Cook County Assessor’s Office administers property tax exemptions that may lower a veteran’s property tax bill. Continue reading
Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis Webinar
The Health and Healthcare Committee of the Illinois Council on Women and Girls is holding a webinar to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Month on June 28th, 2023 at 5:30-6:30 pm. This webinar will focus on addressing the public health crisis that is gun violence in Illinois. Continue reading
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2023
The Chicago Memorial day parade is on, Saturday, May 27, 2023 and starts at 12 noon on Wacker Drive between Dearborn and State Street. Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Continue reading
Remembering the Sacrifice of Simone A. Robinson – Restvale Cemetery
Remembering Simone A. Robinson and Honoring All Who Have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice. Monday May 29, 2023
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.at Restvale Cemetery, Alsip, IL. Continue reading
Vigil for Valor 2023
The 2023 Vigil for Valor will be held this Friday, May 19 at the Maywood storefront. Feel free to stop by anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make and design your memorial candle holder. You may bring a … Continue reading
Dignity Memorial Cemetery & National Women Veterans United Memorial Day Ceremony
Remembering the Fallen Soldier. Honoring All Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice. Monday May 29, 2023 at Dignity Memorial Evergreen Park Cemetery, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Continue reading
Veteran and Family Resource Fair
Join the Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311 one day one stop Veterans Resource Fair. Free lunch and raffle giveaways. Continue reading
Women Veterans Conference 2023
All active-duty service members, veterans, community partners and supporters are welcome to attend the 2023 Women Veterans Conference on April 15, 2023. Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Vendors, Raffles, Gifts, Workshops. An ALL-FREE Event! Registration Required. Continue reading
Women Veterans Stand Down March 2023
Women Veteran Stand Down hosted by National Louis University, University of Chicago and National Women Veterans United – March 25, 2023 Continue reading