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Thursday, July 25, 2024
July 25th is “Hire a Veteran” Day

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions. According to…


Monday, April 29, 2024
Coffey wins House passage of scholarship bill for children of veterans

State Representative Mike Coffey won House passage of his bill to include children of Operation Just Cause veterans on the list of those eligible for scholarships at the University of Illinois. House Bill…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Land of Lincoln Honor Flights

Honor The Veterans who Served Our Country The Land of Lincoln Honor Flights are designed to honor those who served our country. Through community support and funding, this special flight…


Friday, April 28, 2023
Veterans’ Voices

There are many policy issues that legislators must consider each year that impact veterans. I would be honored to hear from local veterans and active military personnel about the challenges…