A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff veterans’ ID bill moves forward SPRINGFIELD, IL. – Legislation giving veterans their own unique Illinois drivers’ licenses and State ID cards has passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Senate Bill … Continue reading
Category Archives: Veterans
NASA Education’s Spring Stand Down is coming up at Crystal Lake’s Harvest Bible Chapel and Country Inn and Suites. The following email explains what is happening. Here’s some information on our up and coming stand down. The pics are John … Continue reading
Wednesday, United States Senator Dick Durbin came to McHenry County. He met with employees of NASA Education and related companies at President John Blanchard’s headquarters on Route 31 in Prairie Grove. The first part of the visit was chronicled here … Continue reading
I don’t know what other stops he had on his Wednesday journey to McHenry County, but I caught up with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin while he was learning about NASA Education’s automotive repair business. It has recently been re-located from … Continue reading
An email from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Today is a day for us all to reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans who have spent a part of their lives devoting themselves to military service. The freedoms we enjoy are … Continue reading
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 back from some of … Continue reading
A press release from State Representatives Kent Gaffney and Sandy Cole: Cole & Gaffney Host an Evening with Our Veterans WHO: State Representative Sandy Cole (R-Grayslake), State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) & Lake County Veterans WHAT: An evening with … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs: IDVA to host “Helping Our Hometown Heroes” veterans benefits fair August 19th in Woodstock CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping Our Hometown … Continue reading
A meeting notice from the Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County: Veterans Benefits – Pension (Aid & Attendance) and Disability WHO: The Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County invites veterans and their families, interested public, and the media WHAT: A … Continue reading
With the YMCA’s having lost its lease for Camp Algonquin, NASA Education has had to find a new location for what it used to call a “Stand Down.” This press release explains the details of next week’s event. “2011 Starts … Continue reading
I received the following self-explanatory email from Mary Alger yesterday, but didn’t get a chance to process it: I wanted to let your readers know that a clubhouse for McHenry County Iraq & Afghanistan War Veterans is opening this Saturday. … Continue reading
The following press release has been received from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Veteran’s Court Legislation Effective Immediately Springfield…Veterans facing non-violent criminal charges while suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome and other service-related disabilities will soon be able to receive treatment … Continue reading
NASA Education’s John Blanchard told me that about 325 Veterans came to Camp Algonquin for the Stand Down that his organization has been putting on twice a year for a couple of years. The only “celebrity” was 8th Congressional District … Continue reading
The following press release has been received from NASA Education. It gives details of the Stand Down on Marcy 8th and 9th. NASA Education Corporation Semi-Annual Stand Down for Veterans to take place March 8-9, 2010 CRYSTAL LAKE – Calling … Continue reading
A front page listing on Google’s search engine led to the the following blog comment from Dan Blevins of Houston, Texas, after he read my Sunday post entitled, “Chris Wallace Uncovers Death Discussion Recommendations for Veterans“ He writes The Flat … Continue reading
Today we’ll take a look at what progress State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) has made with his legislation thus far. Any bill he introduced that did not make it out of the Illinois is pretty much dead this year, … Continue reading
I try to keep up with NASA Education’s Veterans Stand Downs at Camp Algonquin. The next two-day event will be held Monday and Tuesday. Information about it is below the announcement. NASA will sponsor the next Stand Down for Veterans … Continue reading
The following press release explains the details: NASA Education Corporation Semi-Annual Stand Down for Veterans to take placeMarch 9th and March 10th, 2009 CRYSTAL LAKE – Veterans who are newly discharged, displaced, disabled, homeless or are otherwise in transition are … Continue reading
16th Congressional District Democratic Party candidate Robert Abboud has held a press conference in Rockford seeking the votes of veterans. Here is his press release. ABBOUD ANNOUNCES PLAN TO INCREASE VETERANS’ ACCESS TO SERVICES, IMPROVE CAREAfter 16 Years of Neglect … Continue reading