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Illinois state officials unveil veteran housing complex

Posted on April 25, 2013

A unique housing complex geared toward helping veterans at risk of becoming homeless will be built on Chicago’s South Side, state officials announced Thursday. Continue reading →

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Eastern Illinois honored for work with veterans

Posted on January 23, 2013

The state of Illinois is honoring Eastern Illinois University for its work helping veterans on its campus. Continue reading →

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Illinois program to deliver holiday baskets to military

Posted on December 18, 2012

Holiday care packages will go out soon to Illinoisans serving in the military and their families. Continue reading →

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Illinois Marine’s work gets other injured veterans on the move

Posted on December 13, 2012

Noah Currier returned to Illinois and started selling military-themed T-shirts to offset costly physical therapy Continue reading →

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Federal computers to be donated to help Illinois veterans

Posted on December 12, 2012

Illinois state officials will donate extra computers from the federal government to help military veterans find jobs. Continue reading →

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Woman working to help Illinois veterans charged with crimes

Posted on October 22, 2012

Nicolette Watson is Illinois’ Veterans Assistance Commission Service Officer. Continue reading →

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Illinois fair for women veterans scheduled for late October

Posted on October 18, 2012

Suburban Chicago will be the site of the state’s first Illinois Women Veterans Fair. Continue reading →

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Illinois professor hoping to unlock mysteries of Gulf War syndrome

Posted on August 17, 2012

An Illinois researcher is beginning studies that could possibly lead to new treatments for veterans suffering from Gulf War syndrome. Continue reading →

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Illinois program uses dogs to help veterans deal with issues

Posted on July 18, 2012

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Nanook, a German shepherd that used to fear people because he hadn’t been around them much, licks the face of Vietnam veteran Steve Hardenbergh of DeKalb. Continue reading →

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Illinois congressmen back change to veteran health services

Posted on July 16, 2012

PEORIA — A recent proposal by two area congressmen could dramatically change how retired veterans could be treated for medical issues in the future. An amendment to the Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill would allow veterans to receive heath care services … Continue reading →

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