Chicago Veterans

Women Veterans Sip & Paint
2023-07-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 2768 N Milwaukee Ave, Pinot’s Palette – Logan Square, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Women Veterans Sip & Paint

Join women veterans in our community for an evening of fun, laughter, and camaraderie.

Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event
2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Park and Field Chicago, 3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Our Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events designed to connect attendees with peers, mentors and subject matter experts

We are back at the beautiful Park & Field in Chicago!! Park & Field has a beautiful outdoor patio so stop by, enjoy some sun, and meet fellow veterans, supporters, and service providers in our community.
Our Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events consisting of current military members, veterans, spouses, and civilians designed to connect attendees with peers, mentors, subject matter experts, and organizations in our community to help build a stronger social support system and take your career to the next level.
Event Partner: We would like to thank our Partners and longtime supporters Lourdes Fernando, Realtor with Keller Williams One Chicago, and David Piatek, SVP with The Federal Savings Bank, both Army Veterans that specialize in helping military members sell and buy real estate, and utilize the VA Home Loan. If you have any Real Estate Needs – please reach out to them.
Lourdes Fernando, Realtor Keller Williams – ONEChicago lourdes@jlhomesforyou.com, 312-324-4430
David S Piatek, SVP The Federal Savings Bank david@thefederalsavingsbank.com, 202-875-1010 Bank Info – https://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/ban…/david-s-piatek/
YouTube Channel – youtube.com/@VAHousingEducation

Roll Call! Veteran Professional Networking: Chicago
2023-07-11 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Park Tavern, 1645 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
As a program of Chicago Veterans, Roll Call Chicagoland is Chicagoland’s premier networking group for the military-connected community!

Join us this month in Chicago for our monthly professional networking event sponsored by CTA and Primerica.
I﻿n the spotlight: The Road Home Program at Rush (RHP Staff will be giving facility tours for anyone interested during the event!)
Our sponsors and other great Roll Call partners will be in attendance to talk about available positions at their companies as well as other support efforts for veterans, service members, and their families.
The Roll Call leadership team will also be onsite to connect with veterans seeking professional development and career advancement as well as talking with corporate and community partners on opportunities for our upcoming events.

Women Veterans Spa Day
2023-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | King Spa & Sauna, 809 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, 60714, United States
Treat yourself to a day of relaxation and pampering with fellow women veterans at our upcoming spa event on June 25th, 2023!

Join us for a Women Veterans Spa Day at King Spa and Sauna Chicago, hosted by Lourdes Fernando.
Admission Covers:

Pyramid Room
Fire Sudatorium
Salt Room
Ocher Room
ICE room
Charcoal Room
Amethyst Crystals Room
Sauna, ice pool, and Hot Tubs.

For an additional fee you can get massages/facials/body scrubs/acupuncture
About our Women Veterans Events: Our events are hosted and produced by women veterans in our community, from mosaic art and cooking classes to networking events and game nights. While men make up 90% of all US Veterans, 40% of all Chicago Veteran members are women. Hosing women veteran-focused events are incredibly important for the wellbeing and empowerment of women veterans. These events provide a space for women veterans to come together, share their experiences, and support each other in a way that is not always possible at co-ed events. While women veterans continue to face unique challenges, women veteran-focused events are a powerful tool for creating change and building a stronger, more inclusive veteran community.

Community Boat Cruise
2023-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Fireboat Tours, 111 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join our veteran community for a sunset cruise along Lake Michigan

Our veteran community is coming together to spend an evening touring Lake Michigan on a piece of Chicago History. The Fred A. Busse is a flagship vessel that was an active Fireboat for the Chicago Fire Department from 1937 until 1981.
This event is hosted by Team RWB & Chicago Veterans. We welcome our veteran community, spouses, and supporters to join us on a memorable evening watching the sunset along Lake Michigan.
Chicago Fireboat Tours: The Chicago Fireboat Tours is owned by US Navy Veterans. They conduct historical tours, sunset cruises, and private events on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Learn more at: https://www.fireboattours.com
Please note: Refunds will not be issued if you do not show up for your scheduled cruise time. The cruise departs at 6:00pm sharp. All cruises depart from DuSable Harbors, 111 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60601. The Fred A. Busse is docked just East of the iconic MV Abegweit which houses the Columbia Yacht Club. Look for the big red Fireboat!

2023 Combined Veterans Luncheon & Expo
2023-06-17 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | IL
Saturday June 17th, 2023
2400 S Home Ave Berwyn, IL 60402
Learn more here: https://combinedveterans.org/combined-veterans-luncheon-expo/

It is 2023 and year SIX is upon us!
In addition to being a great networking event, the Combined Veterans Luncheon & Expo is a community resource fair where residents from all over can come to connect with local services. The admission to the Expo is free. Lunch is free to veterans with proof of service. For non-veterans it is $15. Children 12 and under eat for only $5. All proceeds go to veteran programs.
This is the second year in our NEW LOCATION! Thanks to the support of the Berwyn Park District since 2018, we have been able to grow this event to the point where it outgrew Proksa Park in Berwyn!
Our location is Morton West High School football field. Specifically, the track surrounding the field. The school is located at 2400 Home Ave in Berwyn, IL. The entrance to the parking lot is just north of 24th street and Home Ave.
In 2022, we hosted 85 exhibitors, all bringing some service for either veterans, the community in general, or both. This year we expect to reach the max of 200 exhibitors.
So far, this year’s lineup is: UPDATED 6/4/23

Easterseals Early Learning Services
Pets for Vets-Chicagoland
Catholic Charities Veterans Employment Program
Wounded Warrior Project
Hinsdale Humane Society
Hines VA Hospital (Health Promotion Disease Prevention and LGBTQ+ Services)
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois
Help Heal Veterans
Oak Street Health
Road Home Program – Rush University Medical Center
Berwyn Public Library
Humana
PACE
Inner Voice
FOREST PARK VET CENTER
Chicago Police Department
Merging Vets and Players Chicago
Darwill
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
Pav YMCA
Veterans Smile Program
Illinois Joining Forces
Solutions for Care
VOA Illinois
Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital-Outreach
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
FOB: Fun Operating Base
Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs
Home Instead
Cook County Clerk
Jencare Senior Medical Center
Comfort Keepers In-Home Care
Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs
Veterans Own Woodworks
Family Medicare Solutions
CATHOLIC FINANCIAL LIFE
ProjectDiehard
U.S. Senator Duckworth of Illinois
Connie Health
Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors
Honor Flight Chicago
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs’
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Chicago Regional Benefits Office
PTSD Woodwork & Crafts
Hines VA Hospital
National Headache Foundation
Veterans Outreach of Illinois
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
V.E.T. Service Dogs NFP
Cigna
Beyond Hunger
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity
Hines Veterans Hospital
IL Army National Guard
North Berwyn Park District
Morton College
College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving of Brookfield
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)
Cicero Police Department
Bay Equity Home Loans
VOA Illinois Boxes of Hope Program
Berwyn Township Public Health District
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS
Hinsdale Humane Society
Hines VA Whole Health
Veteran Art Tribe
Friendly Insurance Advisor Group
For the Love of Books, PaperPie
Century 21 SGR/Guaranteed Rate
CHICAGO VETERANS
David J. Avila State Farm Insurance Agency
State of Illinois Department of Revenue
recruiting
Commissioner Frank Aguilar

As signups roll in, this page will be updated.
We are also proud to once again have Mission BBQ as our caterer for our sixth year.
To qualify as an exhibitor is simple. Either you must have a program geared toward veterans, be an organization or company that helps the community, or be an employment agency. Our job fair addition is in its third year, and we hope to help our community find the employment they are looking for.
To apply to be an exhibitor, go to https://combinedveterans.org/expo-register/
Fill in the form, select your sponsorship level, your type of organization, upload your logo, pay your entry fee (if any) and hit Submit.
Entries will be accepted until June 2nd or until space runs out.
If you have any questions or issues, call Greg Hopper at (773)259-8985 or email at combinedveterans@yahoo.com. Put CVB Expo booth request in the subject line for a quick response.

Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event
2023-06-15 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8844 Ogden Avenue, Brookfield, IL, 60513, United States
Our Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts within out community

This month we are heading to Brookfield Illinois at the VFW Joshua Harris Post 2868. Stop by and meet some fellow veterans, supporters, and service providers in our community.

Our Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events consisting of current military members, veterans, spouses, and civilians designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts, thought leaders, employers, and organizations to help build a stronger social support system and take your career to the next level.

Event Partner: We would like to thank our Partners and longtime supporters Lourdes Fernando, Realtor with Keller Williams One Chicago, and David Piatek, SVP with The Federal Savings Bank, both Army Veterans that specialize in helping military members sell and buy real estate, and utilize the VA Home Loan. If you have any Real Estate Needs – please reach out to them.

Lourdes Fernando, Realtor Keller Williams – ONEChicago lourdes@jlhomesforyou.com, 312-324-4430

David S Piatek, SVP The Federal Savings Bank david@thefederalsavingsbank.com, 202-875-1010 Bank Info – https://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/ban…/david-s-piatek/

YouTube Channel – youtube.com/@VAHousingEducation

This month we are also featuring many VSOs in our community including:

Road Home Program Rush – Alejandra Hernandez

The Mission Continues – Rogelio Villa

Senator Duckworth Veteran Assistance – Rogelio Rivera

Hinsdale Humane Society Veteran Programs – Andrea Wendlant

Confident and Courageous – Sonya Ebhotemen

Roll Call! Veteran Professional Networking: Schaumburg
2023-06-06 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Westwood Tavern, 1385 North Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
As a program of Chicago Veterans, Roll Call Chicagoland is Chicagoland’s premier networking group for the military-connected community!

Roll Call!
Join us this month in Schaumburg for our monthly professional networking event sponsored by Combined Insurance and Zurich NA.
Our sponsors and other great Roll Call partners will be in attendance to talk about available positions at their companies as well as other support efforts for veterans, service members, and their families.
The Roll Call leadership team will also be onsite to connect with veterans seeking professional development and career advancement as well as talking with corporate and community partners on opportunities for our upcoming events.

Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Emporium Logan Square, 2362 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event

This month we are heading to Emporium Logan Square! Stop by and meet some fellow veterans, supporters, and service providers in our community.
Our Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events consisting of current military members, veterans, spouses, and civilians designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts, thought leaders, employers, and organizations to help build a stronger social support system and take your career to the next level.
Event Partner: We would like to thank our Partners and longtime supporters Lourdes Fernando, Realtor with Keller Williams One Chicago and David Piatek, SVP with The Federal Savings Bank, both Army Veterans that specialize in helping military members sell and buy real estate, and utilize the VA Home Loan. If you have any Real Estate Needs – please reach out to them.
Lourdes Fernando, Realtor Keller Williams – ONEChicago lourdes@jlhomesforyou.com, 312-324-4430
David S Piatek, SVP The Federal Savings Bank david@thefederalsavingsbank.com, 202-875-1010 Bank Info – https://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/bankers/david-s-piatek/
B﻿e sure to visit their next upcoming webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vbfySABZSZewngPSDoxZnA
YouTube Channel – youtube.com/@VAHousingEducation
This event is for you if,

You’re interested in meeting more like-minded, action-oriented individuals in a fun, casual setting.
You’re interested in getting involved or better acquainted with your veteran community.
You’d like to learn about additional resources, programs, and opportunities available for military-connected families and veterans

Pizza Cooking Class
2023-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Get in the Kitchen, 3617 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Pizza Cooking Class: A Women’s Veteran Event

A﻿ women’s veterans cooking class with a fun social twist! It doesn’t matter if you know how to cook, want to know how to cook, or couldn’t give a flying fork about cooking, you’re gonna have a good time! Hang out, make great food, and socialize with new friends and other women veterans.

About the Cooking Class:
Guests will learn how to make pizza from scratch. Each participant can make pizza dough as
well to take home. Learn how to roll it out and make Pizza using a variety of meat and vegetable
options. We will include at least 10 toppings of meats, cheeses, vegetables and sauces for guests to
choose.
A﻿bout Chicago Veteran Women’s Veteran Events: Our events are hosted and produced by women veterans in our community, from mosaic art and cooking classes to networking events and game nights. These events are incredibly important for the well-being and empowerment of women veterans to provide a space where women can connect, support each other, and advocate for themselves and their fellow veterans. While women veterans continue to face unique challenges, women veteran-focused events are a powerful tool for creating change and building a stronger, more inclusive veteran community. Lean more here: https://chicagovets.org/breaking-stereotypes-the-importance-of-women-focused-events/

Roll Call Networking Event: Downtown Chicago
2023-04-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Edelman, 111 North Canal Street, 16th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Chicagoland’s Premier Veteran Network: Join us as we host our military and veteran-connected communities once a month around Chicagoland!

Join Roll Call Chicagoland as we enjoy a wonderful networking event sponsored by Edelman and PepsiCo.
Also, Roll Call Chicagoland will will announce a merger a year in the making that you will not want to miss. This merger will better allow us to serve our veteran population and undoubtedly make us stronger.
Our sponsors and other great Roll Call partners will be in attendance to talk about available positions at their companies as well as other support efforts for veterans, service members, and their families. All of the Roll Call leadership team will also be onsite to connect with veterans seeking professional development and career advancement as well as talking with corporate and community partners on opportunities for our upcoming events.

Learn Scuba Chicago Discover Dive
2023-04-01 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Water’s Edge Aquatic Center, 545 John Street, Bensenville, IL, 60106, United States
Join us on a Discover Dive with the Chicago Veterans organization!
This event is free.

Bring a swimsuit, towel, and signed paperwork. LSC, will bring the rest. LSC staff will be on deck in blue or red Learn Scuba Chicago staff shirts.
*﻿Once you register, mandatory documents will be emailed to you to be completed prior to the event ( April 1st).
Please be sure you carefully read through each sheet. We take your safety and ours seriously.
If the forms are incomplete or you did not get physician approval if you were required, you will not be able to get into the water with us until they are completed. For more information please contact LSC Phone: 773-599-DIVE (3483) Email: idive@learnscubachicago.org

Celebrating Women's History Month
2023-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Marz Community Brewing Company, 3630 South Iron Street, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Join us as we Celebrate Women’s History Month!

J﻿oin us as we honor and celebrate Women’s History Month. This is a women’s focus event hosted by women veterans in our community. Food, drinks, camaraderie, laughter, and more will be provided.

Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event
2023-03-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Branding Iron, 7036 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL, 60455, United States
Join us for our monthly networking and comradery-building event

This month we are heading to the Branding Iron in Bridgeview, Illinois Stop by and meet some fellow veterans, supporters, and service providers in our community.
Our Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events consisting of current military members, veterans, spouses, and civilians designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts, thought leaders, employers, and organizations to help build a stronger social support system and take your career to the next level.
Event Partner: We would like to thank our Partners and longtime supporters Lourdes Fernando, Realtor with Keller Williams One Chicago, and David Piatek, SVP with The Federal Savings Bank, both Army Veterans that specialize in helping military members sell and buy real estate, and utilize the VA Home Loan. If you have any Real Estate Needs – please reach out to them.

Lourdes Fernando, Realtor Keller Williams – ONEChicago lourdes@jlhomesforyou.com, 312-324-4430
David S Piatek, SVP The Federal Savings Bank david@thefederalsavingsbank.com, 202-875-1010 Bank Info – https://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/ban…/david-s-piatek/ YouTube Channel – youtube.com/@VAHousingEducation

This month we are also featuring many VSOs in our community including Wounded Warrior Project, Merging Vets and Player, Team RWB and More!
This event is for you if,

You’re interested in meeting more like-minded, action-oriented individuals in a fun, casual setting.
You’re interested in getting involved or better acquainted with your veteran community.
You’d like to learn about additional resources, programs, and opportunities available for military-connected families and veterans

Women Veterans Mosaic Art Class
2023-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Chicago Mosaic School, 1127 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
Join us for a all Women’s Veterans Mosaic Art Class

Join us for a Women’s Veterans Mosaic Art Class.
What is Mosaic Art? A mosaic is a piece of art that is composed of many tiny pieces of glass or tile. To make a decorative object into a mosaic, you can tile the surface, much like you would a backsplash. From afar, mosaic art glistens with an impressive array of colors and patterns. Up close, the intricacies involved are unveiled, and you can see how much time and effort must have gone into creating the artwork.

Roll Call! Veteran Professional Networking: Schaumburg
2023-03-07 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Westwood Tavern, 1385 North Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Roll Call Chicagoland, in partnership with Chicago Veterans, is Chicagoland’s premier networking group for the military-connected community!

Roll Call! Join us this month in Schaumburg for our monthly professional networking event sponsored by River City Logistics. Learn more about their company and employment opportunities by visiting their website today: https://www.rivercitylogistics.net/careers
