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Some images I have collected concerning Veterans: And, if you would like to see want World War II was like in the Pacific theater, I invite you to see the photos Wonder Lake’s Sully Sullivan brought … Continue reading
Category Archives: Veterans
A letter to the Northwest Herald, reprinted with permission of its author, Steve Willson: Affordable Housing My Foot! Regarding the recent story in the Northwest Herald (Woodstock’s Prairie View Apartment Community Changes Hands; February 12, 2019). I’ve been in the municipal bond … Continue reading
Cary, IL… Partnering with local health providers and organizations, State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) is hosting a FREE Senior Health Fair on Tuesday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School … Continue reading
From Congressman Randy Hultgren: … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay: Public encouraged to submit veterans’ stories, pictures to be showcased in a tribute at the Illinois Statehouse Springfield, IL – Stressing the importance of honoring the legacy and sacrifice of United … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney: Veteran’s Assistance Commission, TLS Veterans, and the State’s Attorney’s Office to Launch Veterans Track Program On March 20, 2017, the Veteran’s Assistance Commission (VAC), TLS Veterans (TLS), and the State’s Attorney’s Office will … Continue reading
A bill took effect last year which allowed Veterans who are 70% or more disabled, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to be exempt from property taxes. McHenry County Supervisor of Assessments Robert Ross explains, “In 2015 there … Continue reading
Under my Jun 26, 2015, article entitled, “Could Uber Be More Efficient Than Pace?” the following comment from Rockford Veteran Jason B. appeared. (One of the 14 comments under that article led to the comment below.) I find it engaging … Continue reading
A press release from the Huntley School District: Eighth-grade students in U.S. history classes at Heineman Middle School interviewed several area veterans to gain understanding of what it was like being a soldier and to learn about specific conflicts the veterans … Continue reading
A press release from Veterans Resource Fair to Offer Useful Services and Jobs MCHENRY, IL – The McHenry County Veterans Resource Fair & Stand Down will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 10 AM – 3 PM at … Continue reading
When I was a kid, it was called Armistice Day…in memory of the end of World War I. In 1954, this day of remembrance was broadened to include all Veterans, hence, Veterans Day. … Continue reading
A press release from Huntley School District 158: Area veterans to be honored at Marlowe Middle School’s annual recognition program ALGONQUIN, IL – Marlowe Middle School will honor local veterans with a Veterans Day Recognition Program on Tuesday, November 11, at … Continue reading
There are a lot of voter contacts for this early in the campaign from Congressman Peter Roskam. The DuPage County resident was “gifted” with the largest township in McHenry County by House Speaker Michael Madigan in his successful attempt to … Continue reading
A press release from Joe’s Wish: Joe’s Wish gears up for second annual Patriots in the Park Family Fun Day McHENRY — Veterans’ groups, vendors, local businesses and volunteers are wanted to participate in the second annual Patriots in the … Continue reading
A communication from Congressman Randy Hultgren: In case you missed it, in light of recent allegations of abuse at the VA, Rep. Hultgren is calling for all veterans in the 14th District who may have been mistreated or ignored by … Continue reading
When New Gingrich visited the Lake in the Hills Airport for a rally right before the Illinois Republican Primary Election in 2012, one of his “big ideas” was to unleash private medicine on the backlog of Veterans’ medical needs. Now … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barbara Wheeler: Task Force Looks to Boost Assistance for Women Veterans Springfield, IL … Legislation sponsored by State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) aimed at studying ways Illinois can improve services provided for Illinois … Continue reading
Actually the story on the front page of the Friday Chicago Tribune was about those who have developed diseases like prostate cancer who are not eligible for Veterans Administration benefits because they never stepped foot on Vietnam soil. That includes … Continue reading
Its leaders may be under indictment, but NASA Education is sponsoring a one-day Veterans Stand Down on October 2nd. The press release follows: Veteran’s Stand Down October 2, 2012 Calling all veterans this event is for you. There is no … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: OWNER AND FOUR EMPLOYEES OF CRYSTAL LAKE BUSINESSES CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING UNITED STATES, U.S. MILITARY VETERANS, AND SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES ROCKFORD — the owner of certain Crystal Lake, Ill. … Continue reading