In the early 1990s, a group of veterans organizations posted signs at rest areas throughout the state memorializing the “Illinois 99” – the 99 Illinois…
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs relaunched “Operation Rising Spirit,” asking service organizations, volunteers, and residents across Illinois to continue raising the spirits of military…
Veteran Service Officer Steven Wells, an employee of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kane County, is the recipient of the inaugural Steve Barrett Veteran Service…
There are more than 20,000 veterans in Kane County, and officials are encouraging any who may need help coping with the unrest in Afghanistan to…
Veterans from all eras and all parts of the country are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, including the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by…
Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Jacob A. Zimmerman announced today (Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021) that the Department of Veterans Affairs will begin processing disability…
Kane County veterans who may have been exposed to Agent Orange or other toxic environmental hazards will have an easier path to receive benefits following…
As Memorial Day approaches, Kane County veterans and deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves should be aware of a program…
Some traditional Memorial Day events in Kane County are back this year, while some are taking a pass during the Bridge Phase of the Restore…
Kane County residents who wish to pay respects to veterans of Desert Storm/Desert Shield, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts will have an opportunity to do so…
