Skip to content
  • Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Email
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Features
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
Suburban Chicagoland

Suburban Chicagoland

Original News, Features & Opinion on local and regional news you won't find anywhere else

  • About
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Our Writers
      • Ray Hanania
      • Bill Lipinski
      • Biography: Aaron Hanania
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Reach Out
  • Sections
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • News
    • Features
    • Seniors
    • Comic Strip
  • Library
    • “MIdnight Flight” Online Book
      • Midnight Flight Book Overview
      • Midnight Flight Introduction
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 1
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 2
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 3
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 4
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 5
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 6
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 7
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 8
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 9
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 10
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 11
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 12
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 13
    • Villages, Cities & Towns
    • Federal Office Holders
    • County Officials
    • Legislators
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
  • Comment
  • Podcast
    • Ray Hanania on Politics
    • Two Guys on Politics
    • Hanania on Tiktok
  • News Wire
  • Archive 2004-2013
  • Toggle search form
  • Father and two daughters Jeffery M Leving
    Father’s Fight to Protect his Abused and Badly Beaten Daughters Dads' Rights
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings addressing the Orland Township Democratic Organization Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022
    Hastings announces $75,000 grant for Olympia Fields Bicentennial Park renovations Illinois Legislature
  • Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz” Crime
  • IIEC Logo
    The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs Business
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish hero of the American Revolution. After arriving in America in 1776, Kosciuszko joined the Continental Army. As a skilled engineer, he made significant contributions to the war by designing fortifications for several strategic places such as Philadelphia, West Point, and Saratoga. Kosciuszko later returned to Poland to lead his native military in a 1794 uprising. In Detroit, Courtesy of WIkipedia
    Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County
  • On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office. Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar were the Village of Lyons, Lyons School District 103, Teamsters Local 777, and Rincon Family Services.
    Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair  Cook County
  • Jesse Jackson Jr July 2025
    Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress Civil Rights
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders Cook County
  • Andrew Boutros US Attorney Illinois
    Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations Chicago
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes Cook County
  • Road construction cement truck. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    Hastings: $123 million in IDOT projects will improve South Suburban roads through collaboration with local leaders construction
  • Source: Electric Power Monthly - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
    Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield Business
  • Joyful reunion photo courtesy of Jeffery M. Leving & Assc law firm
    Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child Dads' Rights
  • CTF Illinois Orland Park, 18230 Orland Pkwy, Orland Park, IL 60467
    Hastings, Giannoulias announce opening of temporary driver services facility in Orland Park Baby Boomers
  • Emagine Theater Pink popcorn
    Popcorn with a purpose: Emagine Theatres brings back Pink Caramel Corn to support Pink Fund during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Business
Brigadier General Marck C. Jackson. Photo courtesy of Jerry Fields

Veterans honored during special two week commemoration

Posted on November 13, 2018January 9, 2019 By News Editor No Comments on Veterans honored during special two week commemoration
SHARE THIS STORY
            
 
  

Veterans honored during special two week commemoration

Jerry FieldExtending the usual weekend of November 11thto honor Veterans and Military successfully turned two weeks filled with music, parades and events. Every part of Illinois celebrated with events allowing Veterans and military to participate.

In an unusual celebration of Veterans Day, the City of Chicago moved is annual event from Soldier Field Gate O to the City Council Chambers.  General consensus was the Chicago City Council Chambers is much warmer, has better personal facilities, comfortable seating and extended space for refreshments.  Alicia Tate-Nadeauwelcomed the filled Chamber as a 33 year Retired Veteran and Executive Director of the Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

The traditional program offered remarks by United States Senator of Illinois Tammy Duckworth and video remarks by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.  The keynote speaker was Brigadier General Mark C. Jackson of the Illinois National Guard. General Jackson serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General responsible for formulating and developing programs and policy. General Jackson expressed his appreciation for the 9,900 Illinois National Guard citizen soldiers currently serving in the state in various community service projects and training.

Brig Gen Mark C. Jackson, Photo courtesy of Jerry Field
Brig Gen Mark C. Jackson, Photo courtesy of Jerry Field

The program ended with coffee provided by VeteranRoasters.com (a Veterans owned company) and light snacks. Tom J. Day played taps and the opening invocation and closing benediction were given by LT. Stephen M Thompson, (Navy) Command Chaplin at Naval Station Great Lakes.

If you or your loved one would like a military presence at a memorial what is the only identification that will be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Following the City of Chicago event from 11am to 1pm, the Jesse Brown Medical Center hosted a light lunch for Veterans, Military and patients offering Nancy’s Pizza and soft drinks. The event was hosted by Jesse Brown VAMC Volunteer Director Patrick Gleason.

What appears to be the final event of this Veterans Day 2018 day took place at the Union League Club on Monday November 12.(8:30-11:00 a.m.), The Union League Club (Chicago) in partnership with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, presented a Veterans Day Commemoration with special emphasis on the Centennial of WWI (“Lest We Forget”).

Speakers include Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Curda, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs who stressed his efforts are directed to outreach and service availability contacts with Illinois Veterans; Lionel Rabb, Board Chair, National Veterans Art Museum, and John Schwan, Interim President & CEO of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library.Gov. Rauner expressed his appreciation of Veterans as a major contribution to freedom and democracy .A Congressional report was offered by Illinois Senior Senator Dick Durbin who detailed the progress for additional benefits and services for all Veterans.

Additionally, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will recognize 200 honorees December 3rdat the United Center as part of the Veterans Day commemoration

There may still be time to send an Orland Park Veterans Commission “Care Package” to deployed Military. The program is sponsored by the Stone Church, Park View Christian Church and Kruse’s Krew. For more information contact Veteran’s Commission Director Tom Dubelleis, 1505 West Avenue Orland Park, IL. Click here for more information on the Orland Park Veteran’s Commission.

Anthony E. La Piana, founder and president of Guardian Corps of America is the creator of the “Homeless Personal Survival Kit”. The kits are used to help homeless people organize themselves to leave the homeless status and enter into a stable life. Included in the kit are everyday items essential to help homeless get through the day. For information to assist in distributing homeless kits contact Anthony at 630-415-3281.

Two additional Veteran events will be held on Sunday November 17. The Irish American Heritage Center (4626 North Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60630) in partnership with the Vietnam Veterans of America will honor those who served and those who sacrificed their lives for their country with a Mass and program. The mass is celebrated at 10:30 AM by Military Chaplin Father John McNalis. After Mass remarks will be offered by members of the Chicago Chapter 242 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, followed by music by the Mr. Steve Coyne of the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band.

In the evening from 6 to 11 pm Chapter 242 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will host a Sock Hop at the White Eagle Banquets (6839 North Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL.)  Donation is $40.00 for tickets for this event; Call Pat O’Brien at 847 409 4676. There will be a silent auction, raffles a cash bar and dancing.

In requesting a military presence at a ceremony or funeral or cemetery the only identification that is acceptable is the Department of Defense 214, often call the DD 214. There are two official DD 214, those issued by the Department of Defense  and those issued by the Veterans Administration. It’s the only forms of ID the DOD will accept to authorize a military presence at a funeral memorial.

Native American Art showcased

Send your Veterans events and news to jerrychicago710@ gmail.com  

newswire info
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
News Editor
News Editor
News Editor at Suburban Chicagoland
Managing Editor and News Editor for stories published in SuburbanChicagoland
News Editor
Latest posts by News Editor (see all)
  • Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter - September 18, 2025
  • Nick Uniejewski challenges anti-Arab Illinois State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz - September 11, 2025
  • Chicago Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Immigration Fraud - September 9, 2025
NPV: 36
  • Tweet

SHARE THIS STORY
            
 
  
 
 
 
           
General Topics, Government, Veterans Column Tags:Armistice Day, Brigadier General Mark Jackson, Illinois National Guard, Orland Park Veterans Commission, Veterans Column, Veterans Day

Post navigation

Previous Post: Lyons Township Democrats salute all American Veterans on November 11
Next Post: Sketch Comedy Festival Jan. 10-19, 2019

Related Posts

  • 8th Grade NJHS students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School with their gifts for Orland Township's Holiday Program. (photo: Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School)
    Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness Cook County
  • Protestors. Photo courtesy of Americans for Limited Government
    GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member Federal
  • money $20 dollar bill, dollars, cash
    31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes Government
  • 34th Ward Alderwoman Carrie Austin. Photo courtesy of Carrie Austin Website and campaign
    Is there a double standard when it comes to “corruption” Blogger
  • Rev. Anthony Williams, courtesy of Ballotpedia
    Reverend to challenge Congressman Bobby Rush as independent Chicago
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas honors Arab American Heritage Month with Samir Khalil (left), president of the Arab American Democratic Club, and Hassan Nijem, president of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.
    Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month Chicago

More Related Articles

Frankfort Il from village website New Businesses, Renovations, And Restaurants Slated For Downtown Frankfort Business
Congressman Sean Casten Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race Civil Rights
The Orland Township Highway Department headed by Commissioner Anthony Rubino will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for all Illinois residents. Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event Environment
Larry David, creator fo Seinfeld and the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm". Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Larry David stole my life and put it on TV Blogger
New Lenox offers Free CERT training New Lenox offers free Disaster Preparedness Training to residents Government
Sherlock Elementary School Cicero District 99 Cicero District 99 to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art school Education

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Login with your Social ID
  • OPINION
  • 06-04-25 Two Guys on Politics Background Zoom LOGO with images
    Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE
    September 20, 2025
  • Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch speaking at a West Side affordable housing dedication
    Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, one of the best candidates to become Illinois Governor
    September 7, 2025
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill
    September 5, 2025
  • 05-23-25 Jeffery M. Leving
    Children of divorce caught in the middle during the holidays
    August 27, 2025
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language
    August 8, 2025
Subscribe to Ray Hanania's column graphic

Enter Your Email to Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s Columns

  • The-Kings-Pawn-Book-300-x-300.png

Mohammed Faheem The Lightning Strike Radio

  • NEWS
  • Father and two daughters Jeffery M Leving
    Father’s Fight to Protect his Abused and Badly Beaten Daughters
    October 9, 2025
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings addressing the Orland Township Democratic Organization Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022
    Hastings announces $75,000 grant for Olympia Fields Bicentennial Park renovations
    October 8, 2025
  • Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz”
    October 8, 2025
  • IIEC Logo
    The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs
    October 8, 2025
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish hero of the American Revolution. After arriving in America in 1776, Kosciuszko joined the Continental Army. As a skilled engineer, he made significant contributions to the war by designing fortifications for several strategic places such as Philadelphia, West Point, and Saratoga. Kosciuszko later returned to Poland to lead his native military in a 1794 uprising. In Detroit, Courtesy of WIkipedia
    Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago
    October 8, 2025
John Kass Columns

Order the book PoweR PR; Ethnic Activists Guide to Strategic Communications

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO RAY HANANIA'S YOUTUBE VIDEOS


Click here to view the video on YouTube or use the widget below.

Follow Ray Hanania at
Twitter
Facebook
TitkTok
BlueSky
RayHanania Columns

Creative Commons License
All works on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Do not edit original work. Give credit to the original source.

Categories

Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group

Powered by PressBook Premium theme