25 in 2025: Chicago Veterans Award Ceremony
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | NYCH Gallery, 2025 S Laflin Street, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 25 extraordinary veterans who are leading the way in their professional sectors. These distinguished honorees exemplify excellence and continue to serve beyond the uniform, uplifting communities and shaping the future through leadership and dedication.
Our 2025 Chicago Veterans Recognition Reception will honor their accomplishments, highlight their stories, and pay tribute to their ongoing legacy of service.
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Event Highlights Include:

6:00-7:00: Cocktail Hour and Networking
7:00-8:00: Awards Ceremony
8:00-9:00: Post-Reception
Complimentary open bar and catered food service throughout the evening
Attire: Formal, Silver and Stars Them

Please note: Professional photos will be taken during the event. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best!
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Chicago Veterans Ruck March
2026-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
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Our Ruck March is more than just a walk; it’s a day of unity, reflection, and action. It’s a time when we set aside everything else in our lives to come together, share our stories, our laughter, and our tears, surrounded by a community that understands. Whether you’re rucking for yourself, a loved one, a friend, or in honor of someone no longer with us, this powerful event brings us together to raise awareness for suicide prevention efforts and break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Event Day Schedule:0700–0815 – Check-In0830 – Opening Ceremony0900 – Step-Off1630 – Closing & Celebration
As we ruck 20 miles through Evanston, Chicago, and along Lake Michigan, we march side by side with purpose—honoring those we’ve lost, supporting those still fighting, and showing that you are not in this alone. We will finish together with food, resources, and fellowship, ensuring the unity felt on this day carries forward long after the final mile.
Let’s walk for those who can no longer walk beside us—and for those who still need us here.
Check out Photos from Last Year
