Gulf War Exposures & Health Concerns
Gulf War Exposures & Health Concerns is a free, virtual class to help Gulf War Veterans understand potential exposures and health effects, steps to manage symptoms, research findings, and available resources. Join this class on Thursday, May 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. You can attend through your personal computer, smart phone, or tablet.
To learn more about the class and to register, see the class flyer at Gulf War Exposures and Health Concerns (va.gov)
Illinois Inspector General Report on COVID Outbreak at LaSalle Veterans Home Released
The Office of the Illinois Inspector General has released a scathing report citing an “Inefficient, Reactive, and Chaotic” response to a COVID outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home which led to 36 deaths. The report can be read in its entirety here:https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/homes/Documents/veterans%20homes%20reports/OIG%20LaSalle%20Home%20Report.pdf We wish to thank Peter Neumer, the Acting Inspector General for the Illinois […]
Vaccine for COVID-19 available to all veterans
VA is now able to offer vaccine to the following groups who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at VA when their local VA facilities have enough vaccine: VeteransSpouse of a VeteranCaregivers of a VeteranRecipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits You can call the Hines VA […]
In Person Meetings
Starting in March 5th DAV84 will be returning to Live, In-Person Meetings at the Crestwood Elks Lodge.
More info on the Meetings page
Virtual Meetings
Beginning January 2021 meeting will be held virtually. Please see the Meeting page for further information.
Veteran Discount Card – Recorder of Deeds Public Notice
October 14, 2020 Edward M. Moody, Cook County Recorder of Deeds is now offering Veterans and active duty service members’ the ability to register online for the Cook County Military and Discount Card at the Recorder of Deeds website https://www.cookrecorder.com/militarydiscount/ The online registration allows active-duty personnel, veterans, guard members and reservists to register from the comfort of […]