The Memorial located at the intersection of 87th Street and Western Avenue has endured many hardships. Erected after the World War One by the Chicago Council of Gold Star Mothers to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice their children paid in the defense of our country. Yet, it is time for its decommissioning which will allow for … Continue Reading ››
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has selected Delta Dental of California and MetLife to once again offer private dental insurance plans as part of the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP).
Veterans of Des Plaines are pleased to announce the arrival of “The Wall That Heals”, a traveling half size replica of Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. at Des Plaines Park District’s Lake Park Pavilion on Lee Street between Touhy and Howard Avenues in Des Plaines. It will be open to the public 24 hrs./day, from … Continue Reading ››
Are you interested in building your company’s net worth? Are you looking to help your community?
The Chicagoland Business Opportunity Fund can help you create or retain permanent jobs in your area when 75% of the jobs employ low to moderate income residents and operations take place in the low … Continue Reading ››
All Veterans, Active Duty Service Men and Women, and National Guard/Reservists are now eligible for ONE complimentary ticket to a 2017 regular season White Sox game.
Fort McClellan was an Army installation in Alabama that opened in 1917.
Some members of the U.S. Army Chemical Corp School, Army Combat Development Command Chemical/Biological/Radiological Agency, Army Military Police School and Women's Army Corps, among others, may have been exposed to one or more of several hazardous materials, likely at low levels, during their service … Continue Reading ››
November 10, 2017: Happy Birthday Marines, here’s to 242 Years! 
