May 8, 2019 | Greenwood
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More surviving spouses of veterans injured or killed in the line of duty would be able to receive lower property taxes under a measure backed by state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis. “The wives and husbands of our wounded warriors have...
May 3, 2019 | Walker
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Throughout May, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to recognize National Military Appreciation Month, which honors and remembers those who continue to protect our nation and those who gave the ultimate...
Apr 22, 2019 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of the centennial anniversary of the nation’s largest wartime Veterans service organization, US Marine Corps Veteran and state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently introduced legislation honoring the legacy of the American...
Apr 17, 2019 | Bristow
ALTON, Ill. – As part of her ongoing support for Illinois veterans and military members, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, is hosting a Veterans’ Advisory Council Meeting, allowing veterans and their loved ones to discuss ongoing issues and offer advice on how the...
Apr 16, 2019 | Yednock
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help bring attention to the recent epidemic of suicide amongst our veterans, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring a resolution that support veterans who may be facing mental illness and requests the state to create a memorial for...