A Patriot, Thomas Alanza passes:
Thomas Alanza, age 77, Bronze Star & Purple Heart Recipient passes
Read moreAnnual Department Convention: Lisle, IL 6/11, 12 & 13th, 2010
Patriots, The following information is for those that are a part of the Executive Committee. Only those that are a part of the voting body and appointed officers will be reimbursed for expenses from the Department. A Lunch will be provided for the 12th Saturday, and morning coffee and pastries will be on hand.We are [...]
Read moreVA Eligible Emergency Treatment Care (Mill Bill)
VA Emergency Care Update 04: In 2001, the U.S. Congress provided VA with authorization (called the Mill Bill) to pay for emergency care in non-VA facilities for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The benefit will pay for emergency care rendered for non-service-connected conditions for enrolled veterans who have no other source of [...]
Read moreGovernor Quinn Signs Legislation to Support Illinois’ Injured Servicemembers Wounded on or after November 23, 2009
CHICAGO – November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to allow Illinois’ activeduty servicemembers who are injured due to hostile action to receive $5,000 from the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. “It is our duty to honor all servicemembers, especially those who are injured while serving our country and fighting for democracy,” said [...]
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