STREATOR, Ill. – To help local veterans access resources available to them, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is creating a local Veteran Advisory Committee. The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission is partnering with Yednock on these events.“Illinois...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steelville, supported a new law which will help tackle problems veterans face by creating a task force targeting health issues not addressed by the federal government.“Our veterans often face serious health problems as a...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will help tackle problems former service members face as a result of their time in the armed forces by creating a task force targeting health issues not addressed by the federal...
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, recently mailed another set of cell phones to the charity Cell Phones for Soldiers, which helps overseas service members connect with their families back home.“Our service members who are working overseas...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – legislation supported by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa making it easier for current and former men and women of our armed forces to obtain ID’s signifying they are veterans was signed into law.“It is common sense to pass laws that make life...