New Illinois Veterans’ Home at Chicago
Applications will be sent out to requesting vets by December 1st and the home will accept vets in February 2021. So it is essential that vets submit application asap.
Fees at national parks waived for veterans, Gold Star families starting next month
Starting on Veterans Day next month, the federal government will grant free access to national parks and other public lands to veterans and Gold Star families, the Department of the Interior said on Wednesday.
Cook County Recorder-Military and Veterans Discount Card
2020 Edward M. Moody, Cook County Recorder of Deeds is now offering Veterans and active duty service members’ the ability to register online for the Cook County Military and Discount Card at the Recorder of Deeds
How do we get healthcare to more veterans?
How do you expand veterans' healthcare to truly make an impact on the lives of as many veterans as possible? On September 22 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute will host a panel of experts to discuss the various proposals and methods that could help expand access to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Co-payments at the VA hospitals
As we know, COVID has caused many disruptions in our lives and the way many things are handled. One of them is our co-payments for using the VA hospitals or clinics.
H.R. 4554, Support Safe and Welcoming Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities for All Veterans
H.R. 4554 would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy for the Department.
VU Newsletter September 2020
Veterans for Unification Newsletter September 2020 Issue. In This Issue: VU March 2020 meeting photos. Veteran Health and Dental Congressional Bills updates. November 1, 2020 Virtual Raffle Details on how to enter and win prizes.
Chicago City Sticker Program No-Fee Veteran Sticker
Starting on November 12, 2019 the Office of the City Clerk has expanded the terms of the No Fee City Sticker Pilot Program for many of our City's Veterans. Residents who have an unexpired Illinois Driver's License or State ID with a VETERAN designation will be eligible to receive one City Sticker for a passenger (P), large passenger (LP) or motorbike (MB) at no fee.
VA Resources and Organizations for Women Veterans
Resources and Organizations for Women Veterans. Two Events for Women Veterans on June 30th
