Service Members, Veterans and their Family Members are invited to join IJF for a fun night out.* *Eventbrite Registration & Military/Veteran ID required for entry. Join Illinois Joining Forces for a fun night out with family and community. Veterans and Service Members will have the opportunity to visit with service providers and learn about local resources. Guests will also enjoy the Caterpillar Visitors Center and all the attractions it has to offer. There will also be a special World War II exhibit by Caterpillar. Children can enjoy crafts, a face painter, and more family-friendly fun. Dinner will be provided. Register Today

Join us at the City of Chicago’s 2024 Procurement Symposium, featuring stimulating discussions and a unique platform for business owners to showcase their enterprises at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Whether actively pursuing government contract opportunities or simply exploring the potential, this outreach event promises to be a game-changer for your business.

Illinois Veterans Benefits and Resource Fair: Empowering Illinois Veterans The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host an in-person Benefits and Resource fair in Chicago, Illinois. This event is for Veterans, service members, and their families. Event Details Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm CDT Location: University of Chicago David Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Cost: FREE (Parking is also free, and no DoD ID is required) Register Today To see the full schedule of events and secure your spot, please visit the official registration page: Register via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 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

ROCKIN’ FOR OUR VETS – America 250 WSFDV is excited to announce that Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band are returning to Cantigny Park to celebrate and honor our Veterans! Event Details Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL Doors open: 2:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM Cost: $50 + service fee (includes parking & transportation) Register Today To see the full schedule of events and secure your spot, please visit the official registration page: https://www.wsfdv.org/ 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