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Emagine Theatres invite veterans and military to watch movies for free on Veteran’s Day Emagine Theatres Honoring Veterans Day with FREE Admission Emagine Entertainment will once again be recognizing and honoring military service members by inviting them and a guest to see a movie of their choice for FREE on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. For…
Illinois Provides Important Resources for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Confidential hotline and customized training resources help prevent suicide Illinois Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged U.S. Service Members who dedicate their lives to protecting the nation’s independence and freedom today by reminding residents about the Illinois Governor’s Challenge Campaign. The initiative created the Veterans Crisis…
Chicagoland communities honor vets on Veteran’s Day Nov. 11 Communities throughout the Chicagoland land area will honor those who served or continue to serve in the U.S. Military on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2021 with a variety of program. A sincere dedication to all of the individuals who are serving, have served and those who…
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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served Serving Those Who Served is a week-long series of service projects centered around Illinois veterans and Veterans Day. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs in partnership with Serve Illinois today launched the 2021 Serving Those Who Served…
Wall of Honor at LT High Interactive display of veterans debuts Monday By Steve Metsch On Veterans Day, those who served our nation will get special recognition at events around the area. One of those events Monday will bear even more significance. A new Wall of Honor will be unveiled near the student cafeteria at…
Navy Salutes service members on Veteran’s Day Two features spotlighted: Schaumburg resident embodies Veterans Day values as member of U.S. Navy Reserve By Theodore Quintana Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class , Navy Office of Community Outreach As Americans reflect on the service of military men and women this Veterans Day, some may not realize that…
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Honoring Veterans this Memorial Day weekend By Jerry Field This is one of several holidays when we can honor and salute our Veterans who defend our country’s freedom and form of government that insures that freedom. Seldom we have ventured to foreign soil and help those who need our assistance to maintain their freedom and…
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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Lyons Township Democrats salute all American Veterans on November 11 On Veterans Day, put out your flags, cheer the marchers at parades, and go to tributes. But when you wake up the next day, Nov. 12, remember that it’s still Veterans Day for our veterans – and it will be every day of their lives….
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Thank a Veteran this week and every week Thank a Veteran this week and every week along with our Constitution that gives us the right to vote and enjoy freedom By Jerry Field All this week there are many events you can attend for Veterans week. Most are free in almost every community in the…
Orland Park Commission to salute Veterans The Village of Orland Park Veterans Commission has three important dates for the community to remember — October 6, November 5 and November 10. Friday, October 6 is the last day to add a veteran’s name to the village’s memorial in time for this year’s Veterans Day observances. Veterans…