Tag: Veterans
Honoring Our Veterans
Celebrate Veterans Day in an artistic way and thank a veteran at the same time. Stop by the Franklin Park Public Library’s creation station between Monday, November 2 and Saturday, November 14 to use our supply of stationery, cards, envelopes, colored pencils, and coloring sheets. Write a letter or a card to a veteran and […]
Honoring Those Who Served Our Nation
As you begin your Spring Cleaning this year and find those boxes of old photographs, please make sure to be on the lookout for pictures of your loved one(s) who served our nation in the military. Bring the photos to the Franklin Park Public Library so that we may scan them and add their information […]
VETERANS HOME TOWN CELEBRATION
November 10, 2014 – 7PM-8PM West Leyden High School, 1000 Wolf Rd, Northlake. FREE Admission. MUSICAL SALUTE EXTRAVAGANZA honoring America’s Veterans and First Responders, with a special tribute to Women in Service. Presented by LEYDEN TOWNSHIP in cooperation with LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT 212. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE LISTED IN OUR NOVEMBER PAPER IS INCORRECT.
Veterans’ Discounts from Local Retailers
Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs – be sure contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating. Listed are some of the 2012 offerings also, but most likely will be participating this year. Again, CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE! 2013 Veterans Day Discounts: Applebees – Veterans and active […]
Rhodes American Legion Post #888 holds annual Pig Roast
The Rhodes American Legion Post #888 held its annual “Pig Roast” on Sunday July 28th. It included two whole pigs cooked to perfection by post members inside of 2 specially designed pig roasters. They were served buffet style along with many delicious side dishes made by the post ladies auxiliary. There was also a dessert […]
VETERAN’S JOB FAIR – TRITON – AUGUST 8TH
Maywood IDES holds job fair for veterans on Aug. 8 at Triton College River Grove, Ill. – Assisting veterans in finding gainful employment is an ongoing mission for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). On Thursday, Aug. 8, the Maywood IDES will hold a job fair for veterans on Triton College’s River Grove campus. […]
Welcome home Master Sergeant Karl Baumkirchner, U.S. Army
The Howard H. Rohde American Legion Post #888 of Northlake, officially welcomed home Master Sergeant Karl Baumkirchner of the U.S. Army on Thursday June 6th. This was after a year long deployment to Afghanistan.
Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Bensenville, Illinois
The Vietnam War Memorial moving wall was in Bensenville, Illinois from June 20th to June 23rd. The place of honor was at Redman Park on the football field. It was centered on the 50 yard line with an expanse of almost 100 yards long. The entrance driveway into to Redman Park was lined with American […]
Quigley Veterans Bill Signed into Law
Bipartisan legislation helps veterans gain employment in commercial trucking industry. October 22nd – U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012, which he introduced last month with Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and John Carney (D-DE), was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The legislation gives active duty military […]
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