In keeping with “the spirit of purpose, respect, and kinship” found in its mission statement, Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. (FVM) is partnering with the village of Flossmoor to support the residents of Manteno Veterans’ Home. On Nov. 11 and 12, residents may drop off personal care and snack items for[Read More…]
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Veterans share memories of WWII, Korean war service
Committee resumes work on Flossmoor veterans ‘wall of honor’ following pandemic hiatus
Members of Flossmoor Veterans Memorial Inc. and local veterans pose for a photo Monday, Aug. 2, at village hall following a presentation of plans for a wall of honor. (Bill Jones/H-F Chronicle) Plans for a Flossmoor veterans memorial were put on hold in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a[Read More…]
Cummings retires after 27 years in Army Reserves
People serving in the military still need legal services, and one Homewood attorney was there for them for 27 years. Homewood Village Attorney Chris Cummings retired in December 2017 as a colonel from the Judge Advocate General Corps of the United States Army Reserve.
Legal aid available to Illinois veterans
Illinois veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and their dependents will be able to access free legal help for consumer, housing and family law issues through a statewide hotline and network of legal support services launched this month, according to Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights. “The men and women who bravely[Read More…]
Veterans Resources Fair Scheduled for March 9 at Prairie State College
Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Veterans Resources Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, March 9, in the Prairie Center on the college’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Admission to the event is free. Attendees will be able to talk with representatives[Read More…]
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