Illinois hosts Maryland Saturday for Military Appreciation Day
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said that he will bring veterans and those currently in the military to Saturday’s game to honor them.
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Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
If All the Sky Were Paper will feature artwork by veterans at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts through November.
Danville National Cemetery provides a space for veterans and their loved ones to reflect on Memorial Day
Located in the lush heart of Vermilion County, Danville National Cemetery held one of over 130 Memorial Day ceremonies organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday, May 26.
Honoring bravery and sacrifice: State treasurer returns lost Purple Heart medal to daughter of decorated World War II vet
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced he has returned a Purple Heart medal belonging to a late World War II Marine from Decatur.
‘It’s given me purpose’ – Woodworking becomes an outlet for some veterans
AURORA — After hearing about the number of veterans who die by suicide, one northern Illinois man decided to do something about it. A total of 167 Illinois veterans took their lives in 2019, according to Illinois Department of Public Affairs. The average number of Illinois veteran suicides from 2015 through 2018 is 159. https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2022/04/0421vetf.mp3
Danville V.A. Fights To Fill 200 Jobs Amid National Staffing Shortage
DANVILLE – More than 200 jobs sit vacant at the Danville Veterans Affairs facility, mirroring a major staffing shortage at veterans facilities across the nation. Despite recent recruitment efforts at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville, vacancy numbers have remained the same for years. Tom Hossfeld, the head of human relations, says
Lawmaker Wants To Waive Concealed Carry Fee For Veterans
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are considering whether to waive the concealed carry license fee for qualified veterans. The legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Mike Murphy, a Republican from Springfield, would eliminate the fee for veterans who were honorably discharged and had earned a marksmanship badge. Jason Hoffman, with the Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars, said