New laws taking effect January 1 that improve benefits and services for Illinois veterans.
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The USO of Illinois is seeking military addresses of deployed Illinois service members.
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At Pactiv, continuous innovation has secured their place as the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products, supplying packers, processors, supermarkets, restaurants, institutions and foodservice outlets across North America.
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CEDA is a private Community Action Agency providing community and economic development programs and direct social services that address the needs of low-income residents and communities in Cook County, Illinois. It is CEDA’s mission to work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
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Introduces you to the steps required to create your business, the vital questions you need to answer as you plan your new venture, and the basics of small business financing. Focuses on the things you need to consider as well as financial and legal aspects of starting a business. Learn what steps to take and what resources are available.
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The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Women Veteran’s Center in Illinois was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 with nearly 200 veterans, community and supporters passing through the facility. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs reportedly there are 54,707 women veterans in the State of Illinois. The effort of our Illinois Women Veteran’s Community Center hopes to serve as a model across the nation for more women veterans to open similar facilities and for agencies, employers and legislators to get more involved to see how they can improve or better assist women veterans in their perspective communities.
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The Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist eligible low income households pay for winter energy services. LIHEAP will provide a one-time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills. The amount of payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type, and geographic location.
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NWVU in DC Meet with United States Senator from Illinois, Dick Durbin, Legislative Staff.
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Where? Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
For LGBT veterans, active duty service members, families, friends, allies and healthcare providers. A collaboration between Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, and the American Veterans for Equal Rights Chicago Chapter (gay veterans).
The purpose of the day-long event is to increase awareness of concerns for LGBT Veterans and provide information on resources, including VA Healthcare.
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Sign up now for a full day of activities focused on the specific needs of Veteran business owners at the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Governors State University Wednesday, May 15, 2012.
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