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Benefits and Services: attend a session or help is just an email away

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 By News Editor No Comments on Benefits and Services: attend a session or help is just an email away

Benefits and Services: attend a session or help is just an email away By Jerry Field   Jesse Brown Health Care System-Environmental Management Service  Veterans Hiring Fair! Jesse Brown VA 820 S. Damen Ave., Kizer Conference Center, 2nd Floor Damen Bldg. Chicago, IL. Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 Time:  9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p.m. VETERANS…

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Veterans News and Views

Posted on January 29, 2019March 17, 2019 By News Editor No Comments on Veterans News and Views
Veterans News and Views

Veterans News and Views By Jerry Field Send your Veterans news and comments by email to [email protected] Dear Veterans and Stakeholders: This week is the quarterly webcast hosted by Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., Under Secretary for Benefits, on January 31 at 2 p.m. ET. During the webcast, Dr. Lawrence will discuss the Veterans Benefits Administration’s progress…

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Recent articles about Veterans and Military Health Research

Posted on January 21, 2019March 17, 2019 By News Editor 2 Comments on Recent articles about Veterans and Military Health Research

Recent articles about Veterans and Military Health Research By Jerry Field Suburbanchicagoland.com    Veteran and Military Reporter Cook, Lake, DuPage and Kane, plus many other Illinois counties have a Veteran Assistance Program (VAP). If you need assistance bring your DD 214 to any of VAP near you. There is no doubt that many of our Veterans…

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Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 By News Editor No Comments on Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans
Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans

Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans By Jerry Field send new and events to [email protected] There have been discussions and few actions taken on the increasing problems of post-Vietnam Veterans, specifically addressing the high degree of suicide and other related illnesses, mental, physical and social. The solutions are not easy and a proper…

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Send in the Civilians … The Marines need a little support

Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Send in the Civilians … The Marines need a little support
Send in the Civilians … The Marines need a little support

Send in the Civilians … The Marines need a little support By Jerry Field For decades I’ve heard the phrase in time of war and peace, we need “toys for tots” “how about a Bike Parade” to raise money for follow Veterans or all branches of service. When there is a crisis, Military or civilian,…

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Benefits and services for Veterans and Military are readily available

Posted on November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Benefits and services for Veterans and Military are readily available
Benefits and services for Veterans and Military are readily available

Benefits and services for Veterans and Military are readily available By Jerry Field The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs (IDVA) operates 49 offices in Illinois offering 27 services for Veterans including five Veteran programs in cooperation with the Secretary of State. All services are available online at www.illinois.gov/veterans. All public libraries in Illinois, Veterans Administration…

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Chicago Park District to host Veterans Events

Posted on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Chicago Park District to host Veterans Events

Chicago Park District to host Veterans Events The Chicago Park District, Military Program and Events Department will hold series events for Veterans and Military starting with a Veterans Dinner Dance on Saturday December 1st at the Columbus Refectory, inside Humboldt Park, time not announced. All Chicago Park District events will require proof of Military service….

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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
Veterans honored during special two week commemoration

Veterans honored during special two week commemoration Extending 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…

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An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday

Posted on November 5, 2018November 10, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday
An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday

An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday By Jerry Field What started about two years ago has flourished into a 10 day celebration honoring Veterans. During an unofficial meeting with several City of Chicago, Cook County and State of Illinois Veterans, the participants noted the many excellent Veterans Day programs jammed into…

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Women and men Health Information available at VA Hospitals and Online

Posted on October 23, 2018November 10, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Women and men Health Information available at VA Hospitals and Online
Women and men Health Information available at VA Hospitals and Online

Women and men Health Information available at VA Hospitals and Online By Jerry Field It’s not a new service and offers a wealth of information on dozens of subjects. It’s been mostly in print and available at VA hospitals. The service is www.health.mil. Known as the official website of the Military Health Systems and Defense…

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High school senior says writing book will improve student grades

Posted on October 17, 2018November 13, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on High school senior says writing book will improve student grades
High school senior says writing book will improve student grades

High school senior says writing book will improve student grades Aaron Hanania will sign copies of his new book at an event on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Oak Lawn Library from 6 pm until 8 pm, and discuss how young students can become better students through disciplined writing and storytelling. A writing project…

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Better Dental Plan Rests in Hands of Veterans

Posted on October 16, 2018November 10, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Better Dental Plan Rests in Hands of Veterans
Better Dental Plan Rests in Hands of Veterans

Better Dental Plan Rests in Hands of Veterans By Jerry Field The Veterans Administration Dental Plan for Veterans is far less comprehensive than other medical services offered by the VA. Preventive medical plans are excellent covering, hearing, vision and general health benefits. Support services are excellent. Dental Plan lags slightly behind, but that could be…

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Veterans Services to be offered in High Risk Communities in Chicago & Suburbs next year

Posted on October 9, 2018November 10, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Veterans Services to be offered in High Risk Communities in Chicago & Suburbs next year

Veterans Services to be offered in High Risk Communities in Chicago & Suburbs next year By Dr. Jerry Field The first of a series of Veteran information sessions on benefits and services was held at the Harold Washington Library, on Columbus Day October 8 at 6 pm. The series is designed to bring Veterans information…

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Cook County Veterans Service Office provides important benefits

Posted on October 2, 2018November 10, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Cook County Veterans Service Office provides important benefits
Cook County Veterans Service Office provides important benefits

Cook County Veterans Service Office provides important benefits By Dr. Jerry Field (Ed.D) Often there is a certain amount of confusion when dealing with government and non-Military communication. The Cook County Veteran Service Office is offering a free service that is very important to all Veterans and Military. The service will record the Military identification…

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Curda appointed Director of the Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Posted on September 24, 2018November 10, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Curda appointed Director of the Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Curda appointed Director of the Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Curda appointed Director of the Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs By Jerry Field, Veteran Correspondent Retired Brigadier General Stephen K. Curda, Ph.D. was appointed as the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) by Governor Rauner on June 5, 2018. He is responsible for nearly 1300 employees of the IDVA and manages a…

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Suburban Chicagoland launches new Veterans Info Section

Posted on September 17, 2018November 10, 2018 By News Editor No Comments on Suburban Chicagoland launches new Veterans Info Section
Suburban Chicagoland launches new Veterans Info Section

Suburban Chicagoland launches new Veterans Info Section By Dr. Jerry Field SuburbanChicagoland.com, the web site that services Chicago communities, will expand to cover Veteran news, benefit information, services and listing of events. The website will update weekly with contact information and events for Veterans and Military. Illinois has an unusual number of excellent Veterans units…

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Orland Park High school junior publishes SciFi novel

Posted on July 7, 2018November 13, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Park High school junior publishes SciFi novel
Orland Park High school junior publishes SciFi novel

Orland Park High school junior publishes SciFi novel Orland Park High school junior Aaron Hanania published his first SciFi novel this month, a tale involving a science experiment that has gone wrong. Hanania, 17, said he was inspired to write the book because of his love for writing. A straight A honor student for almost…

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Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book

Posted on June 18, 2018November 13, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book
Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book

Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book Videographer Steve Neuhaus interviews first-time author Aaron Hanania, 17, discusses his new book “The King’s Pawn”, why he wrote it, what it is about, and some of the key aspects of the characters in the book. Soon to be a high school senior. He urges other…

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