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Gold Star Spouses (April 5th)

This is a day to say a special prayer to the spouses of our fallen warriors. Many spouses move forward with energy and courage to make their losses meaningful. Others struggle with the challenges of raising children without their Dad (or Mom). They all need our support!

Military Brats (April 30th)

These are the children who have friends everywhere but a home no where because they followed their Dad (or Mom) to the ends of the world and some other pretty cool places. Click here to read the story of of why the dandelion is their national flower.

Veteran Memorials

Beyond Lake County - Chicago

Thanks and prayers to all our

Women Veterans



If you live outside of Lake County and would like to include your town's memorial, please send a reasonably high resolution picture to us at Veterans@lakecountyil.gov with a subject line of "memorials".

Dates for Veterans Assistance Commission Meetings in 2024

The VAC Commissioners meetings for 2024 will be held on the following dates

May 8, 2024

September 11, 2024

November 13, 2024

At the Gurnee American Legion Post 771

(749 Milwaukee Ave).



Meetings begin at 10:30 am. Visitors are welcome.

You can also use the link below to log into the meeting: https://meet.goto.com/754472005

OR dial in using your phone.

in United States, call: +1 (312) 757-3121

and use Access Code: 754-472-005

The First Ever Photograph of the Entire VAC Team

(They clean up pretty well, don't you think?)

Our Latest New Team Members

Karen "Cindy" Castorina - Veteran Service Officer

Cindy joined the US Army as a Transportation Operator and served Active Duty for 9 years. Her first duty station was Fort Campbell. She was then transferred to Fort Eustis, Virginia where she worked in Logistics. Cindy’s wounded warrior journey began in 2018 when she suffered a stroke. She was assigned to the Wounded Warrior Transition Battalion to undergo treatment and recovery. Cindy learned about the programs available to help disabled veterans and their families. Upon medical discharge in 2020, she ultimately earned a fellowship in the House of Representatives where she supported of the representatives and constituents advocating for veterans. She obtained an associate degree in criminal justice from University of Phoenix in February 2024.  

John Meade -

Veteran Service Officer

John Meade joined the US Army right after high school in 1985. John served in the 82^nd Airborne Division and advanced to the rank of Sergeant. He then used the GI Bill to graduate from Northeastern Illinois University. John became a Staff Sergeant in the Illinois Army National Guard and then went to Warrant Officer and Flight School, where he began flying the UH 1 Huey and then progressed to the UH 60 Black Hawk. In 2004 John was deployed to Iraq for a year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has proudly held 10 different ranks in 3 different MOS’s before retiring in 2007 as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. He then spent 29 years as an Investigator for the State of Illinois.

Fernando Sanchez - Administrative Assistant

Upon graduating from Grayslake North High School in 2016, Fernando enlisted in the Army as a culinary specialist. After basic training he was stationed at Fort Hood Texas. He married another Army Specialist in 2017. During their time at Fort Hood, Fernando served in numerous administrative roles. This diversity gave him the skills to manage over $1,000,000 worth of inventory. He also competed and won culinary competitions including his installation’s Chef of the Year competition. Fernando transitioned into the National Guard in 2021. He is currently attending Herzing University, where he expects to complete his Bachelor’s degree in 2025. 

Christina Solis-Munoz - Administrative Assistant



A former Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, serving as an Intelligence Analyst with multiple different units. She is now earning her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from American Military University with a projected Graduation date of September 2024. Christina’s dedication to her work matches her commitment to her three children, Lucas, Victoria, and Elliana, and her involvement in church activities. She enjoys exploring the outdoors, cherishing moments in nature, embodying resilience and a passion for personal and professional growth, and most importantly, serving Veterans.

Eric Storm -

Veteran Service Officer

Eric joined the Air Force after high school. He was assigned to the 2d Security Forces Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, home of the Global Strike Command where he worked in a military law enforcement capacity as a Security Forces Journeyman. After leaving the Air Force, he progressed from a Safety/Security Officer becoming a Police Officer in Beloit Wisconsin, and then a Veterans Affairs Police Officer at the Captain James A Lovell FHCC.

He has worked with many individuals in crisis, but excelled when it came to helping fellow veterans. These interactions ultimately resulted in the best outcome allowing the veterans to get the help that they deserved. 

Krista Wolfer -

Veteran Service Officer

Krista Wolfer grew up in Southwestern Minnesota. She joined the United States Army in December of 2005, as a Military Police Officer. She was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, followed by Ft. Lewis, Washington, and then completed her active-duty time at MCAS San Diego, California. After leaving the Army, she obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at North Park University. Upon graduation, she started working at Lake County, IL, where she was a Senior Probation Officer. Krista joined the VACLC team to be able to pursue her passion for helping the Veterans of Lake County obtain benefits they earned and deserve.

The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (Lovell FHCC) is live on the Federal Electronic Health Record (FEHR). All patients who visit the facility will now receive care that is coordinated through a single, fully integrated health record system. The FEHR also improves the ability for VA and DOD to coordinate care and share data with each other and the rest of the U.S. health care system.

Log in to the new portal: As part of this change, if you are a Veteran who uses My HealtheVet to manage your VA health care online, you will now use the My VA Health patient portal to manage the care you receive at Lovell FHCC.

• Double-check your account type. Access My VA Health via a verified Login.gov or ID.me account, Premium DS Logon account or Premium My HealtheVet account.
• Upgrade to a Premium My HealtheVet account for free. By upgrading your Basic account to Premium, you’ll ensure you have access to My VA Health when it becomes available on March 9.
• Confirm your contact information is up to date. Make sure your contact information is up to date in your VA Profile or through VA.gov. To update, log in to your VA Profile or VA.gov using your verified Login.gov or ID.me account, Premium DS Logon account or Premium My HealtheVet account. You can also contact My HealtheVet or call 1-877-327-0022, on weekdays from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT, if you need additional assistance. If your legal name has changed, you may also need to update your information in DoD’s Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
• Secure Messages. Starting March 9, you will use My VA Health to message your providers. In the interim period, you can contact your provider by phone. Please note, conversations in My HealtheVet will not transfer into My VA Health.
• Bring your third-party insurance to your first appointment with your VA provider on or after March 9. Doing so will help ensure we have the correct information on file for you.
• View a demonstration of what the My VA Health patient portal will look like here.
• For more information about My VA Health, visit the Lovell FHCC website.

Please note, if you receive care at other VA health facilities that haven’t transitioned to My VA Health, you’ll still use My HealtheVet to manage your care at those facilities.

Dual beneficiaries: Patients who are DoD and VA eligible, meaning they are a Veteran who also has TRICARE benefits, can access health information through the My VA Health and MHS GENESIS patient portals (replacing TRICARE Online Patient Portal) when receiving care at a Lovell FHCC facility. Dual-eligible patients are encouraged to compare each portal on our website under the “Dual-eligible beneficiaries header” or by using the Patient Portals for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries (PDF) document.

Non patient portal users: Please note, if you do not use My HealtheVet to manage your VA health care online, you have no action to take and can continue to call in or go in person to receive the services you need.

How do I get more information about FEHR? In addition to finding information on our Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) webpage, we’re posting FEHR-related content on our official Facebook page using the #FEHRFriday and #FEHRLovellFHCC hashtags. You can also view our recorded Facebook Live January patient town hall, February Veteran patient tele-town hall, or February TRICARE patient tele-town hall for more information about FEHR and our preparations for deployment.

A Primer for using the New FHCC Electronic Records System

We have attached a simplified example of how to sign in and use the new system and the new sign-in options. This is the first of several examples we will provide. Click here for our first chapter.

Right now, veterans with fewer than 20 years of service and a disability rating of less than 50% have their retirement pay reduced by a dollar for every dollar of disability pay they get.

(Editor's comment - The law requires that a military retiree waive a portion of their gross DoD retired pay, dollar for dollar, by the amount of their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation pay; this is known as the VA waiver (or VA offset).)

Those rules mean an estimated 50,000 retirees are ineligible for concurrent benefits. The average offset was about $1,900 per month in 2022, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

The Major Richard Star Act would remove those restrictions so that all retirees with combat-related disabilities can collect their full retirement and disability benefits.

Write your Congressperson and Senator to get this bill passed!

Click here to read the complete article.

Wisdom from the Senior Generation...

Military.com | By Jacey Eckhart Published March 01, 2024

In a career coaching session last week, a thirtysomething Army veteran was trying to decide whether it was worth it, at his age, to get a certain qualification required for the career he wanted. I thought we should apply “That 70s Rule”: If you are still going to be thinking woulda-shoulda-coulda about it in your 70s, you should definitely get that thing right now.

I learned That 70s Rule from my mom while walking on Virginia Beach a few years ago. I was carefully explaining to her that I decided not to finish the last step of my master's degree -- the 156-page thesis. I didn't really need the degree for my job. They would not fire me without it. Besides, there was so much math involved in the thesis, I would never, ever get it done.

My mom stopped me right there with the waves crashing on our feet. "You know, I'm 70 years old. I have a great life. And I still think about how I should have finished my bachelor's degree!"

In a career coaching session last week, a thirtysomething Army veteran was trying to decide whether it was worth it, at his age, to get a certain qualification required for the career he wanted. I thought we should apply “That 70s Rule”: If you are still going to be thinking woulda-shoulda-coulda about it in your 70s, you should definitely get that thing right now.

I learned That 70s Rule from my mom while walking on Virginia Beach a few years ago. I was carefully explaining to her that I decided not to finish the last step of my master's degree -- the 156-page thesis. I didn't really need the degree for my job. They would not fire me without it. Besides, there was so much math involved in the thesis, I would never, ever get it done.

My mom stopped me right there with the waves crashing on our feet. "You know, I'm 70 years old. I have a great life. And I still think about how I should have finished my bachelor's degree!"

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS & SPOUSES

The Women Veterans Entrepreneurship Training (WVET) Program offers a multitude of in-person and online training opportunities, as well as one-on-one advising for women veterans aspiring or actively operating small businesses in the State of Texas. Women that are transitioning service member or spouses of active duty military or veterans are also encouraged to take advantage of our services.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

• Small business workshops and online training sessions
• Responsive consultations in financial and business matters
• Business loans ranging from $500 – $500,000 for startup and established businesses
• Discounted interest rates for veterans and spouses
• Knowledgeable and supportive staff invested in your success

Click here for more information

Disability Housing Grants Available for Veterans

Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities can receive housing grants from VA to buy, build, or modify a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changes to your home may involve installing ramps, widening doorways, and more. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant and how to apply. 

Education Benefits for Survivors & Dependents

If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is rated permanently and totally disabled, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, also called Chapter 35. Find out if you're eligible for DEA.

Work while you study

Co-op training

Help with paying for tuition, books, and housing if you’re part of a college or university co-op training program.

Work study

The opportunity to get paid for part-time work while you study at a college, vocational, or professional school.

Click for more details on VS educational benefits

What are QCDs and how do you use them?

QCD’s – Qualified Charitable Distributions – provide a tax deduction for charitable donations made directly from your IRA to a 501(c)3 not for profit organization. The deductions are defined as pre-tax so they reduce the taxable amount of your RMD (Required Minimum Distribution). Since the QCDs only apply against RMDs, they are only available to Seniors who are required to withdraw an RMD each year. Here’s how the QCD process works.

·      During the year, you direct your IRA trustee to make donation payments to your desired charities. You may also be able to have a set of checks from your IRA account that you can write to your charitable organizations.

·      At the end of the year, you total up all the donations made. You might receive a statement from your IRA trustee providing this.

·      For tax filing, your IRA trustee will provide a form 1099-R showing your IRA withdrawals. If you have withdrawn more than the Required Minimum, you will need to know that because the QCDs can only be withdrawn up to the RMD amount.

·      This is the tricky part – Your gross distribution (box 1) will reflect the total amount of your IRA withdrawal. You will then subtract the QCD amount from the Gross Amount and the remainder is entered into the taxable amount - box 2a. Different tax software handles this slightly different, but you will also need to note that the reduction is due to QCDs.

If you have questions about this, since you will be a Senior when you are using it, contact the VAC – one of their volunteers is an AARP TaxAide and he can assist you.

A meaningful, personal memorial

Michael Marcos is a truly humble and generous man who will share his army stories and his struggles with PTSD with other veterans. He shared a story of a Navy man stationed at Great Lakes who visited his restaurant often years after his tour overseas, who turned out to be his Army buddy's friend's brother whom he witnessed being killed in Afghanistan. This memorial provided closure for him and his friend's brother. 

PS. I'm told the food and service at Papa Marcos (Waukegan) is great!

Why the Toyota 4Runner Isn’t Just for Lieutenants

A young officer’s commissioning is a special time. There’s the oath, the first salute, and (apparently) a shiny new Toyota 4Runner in desert tan paint. Toyota must have missed the memo when I took my commission, but they seem to have remembered to send a new 4Runner to just about everyone else.

Toyota does offer a military discount, but so do many other auto manufacturers. There has to be a different reason so many company-grade officers are drawn to an SUV that has remained largely unchanged since 2009. Is there something officers have to do that requires an aging 4x4 platform? Is there a shadowy cabal that connects Toyota’s truck designers and the future leaders of America’s military?

Click here to read the rest of the story!

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides food through a network of 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth and senior centers, and has a number of other direct distribution programs to assist hungry neighbors. The Food Bank acquires donated food directly from manufacturers, as well as retail stores through our Food Recovery and Direct Connect programs.

You might have noticed the schedule of mobile food pantries further down in this newsletter. In the newsletter, these only cover Lake and McHenry Counties. However, there are also mobile pantries in 9 additional Counties. In addition there are "Pantry Express" sites where you can order food to be picked up at one of the Pantry Express locations, or, if you meet to mileage requirement, have the food delivered to your home.

If you are interested in supporting Northern Illinois Food Bank by volunteering (as I do), Click here to see the types of volunteer opportunities you can sign up for and where they are.

If you have any questions, contact Allan Ayers at 847-377-3344

In all the situations below, you can always contact the VAC (847-377-3344) directly for further assistance. If you are struggling with rent or mortgage payments with the elimination of pandemic forbearance programs, Call the VAC immediately!

• Rent or Mortgage payments or Emergency Housing
• Utility payments
• Food - Northern Illinois Food Bank - See Schedule or
• Midwest Veterans Closet (See the calendar below)
• Medical Care - Contact VAC when civilian benefits lost - Do not go to VA if not registered with them. Contact the VAC to get you registered.
• Family problems - In Lake County, contact 211 for referral to proper resource.

VA is Here for You During Times of Emotional Distress

Feeling distress is a normal response to negative events, especially events that feel personal. Veterans and those who care about them are encouraged to learn more about available mental health and healing resources.

Call the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7 at  988.

Every VA facility has mental health specialists. Find one near you.

• Community-based Vet Centers are available to you. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
• Maketheconnection.net offers stories of hope and healing for Veterans experiencing challenging life events.
• Have a question for VA? 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is available 24/7.

If you're wondering what the VAC and other veterans organizations are doing.

A New Opportunity for Improving Your Work Skills

As part of our commitment to offer valuable resources to you, our national organization, NACVSO (Vational Association of County Veterans Services Officers), is excited to provide you with complimentary access to a wide array of IBM SkillsBuild courses. These courses are industry-aligned and come with credentials.

You can explore a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Mindfulness, and Health Improvement.

Here are steps that we recommend as a first introduction to IBM SkillsBuild:

1.   Sign up with this link: https://sb-auth.skillsbuild.org/signup?ngo-id=0295&mgr=2113751REG

2.   Click this link, then click Go To Activity: https://skills.yourlearning.ibm.com/activity/URL-5660ADB77BE4

3.   Mark it as completed. 

4.   Click on IBM SkillsBuild at the top of the page and explore your next Skill!

Contact the Lake County (Illinois) Job Center at 847-377-3450 or 847-377-3425 for further details on these and many other job opportunities.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

There are three types of resources within NIFB

-- My Pantry Express

Pre-register at the link and order from list of items - limited locations and times -

See below for all county locations and times, or click on the link below for all the counties.

-- Mobile Food Pantry and CLC Pop-up Pantry

Just for Fun!

VA Benefits - March 2024

• This Benefits Bulletin provides links for vets of all to understand veteran benefits they might be eligible for.

Other Benefit topics:



Request a Higher-Level Review for Your Appeal

Disagree with VA's decision on your claim? Veterans can request a higher-level review (HLR) This allows a Veteran or their representative to speak directly with a higher-level reviewer assigned to complete the decision review. Learn how to sign up for an HLR informal conference.

(Editor's comment - The VAC is also highly skilled in appealing to higher-level reviews also. Call 847-477-8042 for help.)

VA News - 2/28/24 -

• Celebrating Women Veterans

Today, there are more than 1.9 million women Veterans, and more than 600,000 women Veterans receive care at VA each year. If you are a woman who served our country, you belong at VA. Learn more about the wide range of care accessible to women Veterans at VA. 

• Learn to Help Veterans Struggling: Join Blue Star Support Circles

Blue Star Support Circles empower military and Veteran family members to intervene with their service member or Veteran before struggles become a crisis. Over eight weeks, participants engage in virtual sessions designed to foster peer-based connections, deliver evidence-based training, and provide resources and referrals.

• Is that Incoming Text Message from a Scammer?

Learn about "smishing," one of the biggest cyber scams you need to watch out for, where scammers try to steal your personal and banking information through unsolicited text messages on your mobile devices.

VA News - 3/6/24 -

• Health Care Expanded to All Veterans Exposed to Toxins

In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service—at home or abroad—are now eligible for VA health care. Read more below or watch theSITREP's easy explanation. Enroll now at www.va.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), press 2.

VA News - 3/13/24 -

• Wreaths Across America Radio Expands Veteran-themed Podcast Lineup

Wreaths Across America Radio, a 24/7 internet radio station that airs podcasts and radio shows aimed at educating and entertaining Veterans, now offers more than 50 shows, including seven new Veteran-themed programs.

• Navigating Federal Job Openings

VA and other agencies regularly post federal job openings for Veterans, military spouses and National Guard members. Learn how to narrow your search and filter by eligibility when exploring your next career.

VA News - 3/27/24 -

• VetServe 2024: Join VA in supporting a National Day of Service, April 24

Whether you volunteer solo, with a group, or as a family, your dedication and skills as a VA volunteer shows Veterans their service to America is valued. Explore opportunities at www.volunteer.va.gov.

Insights from MOAA

(Military Officers Association of America)

MOAA –3/13/24

• TRICARE Toolkit: Comparing TRICARE With Civilian Coverage

Understanding the full cost structure of various plans is critical to preserving your service-earned benefit.

• Tax Credit Means More Military Spouses Could Get 401(k) Retirement Benefits

Employers have an incentive to provide "special treatment" under the new program, which is part of the SECURE 2.0 Act.



MOAA – 3/21/24

• These Mistakes Could Cost You a Chance at Your Dream Job

A new MOAA event series will show you the right way to pursue the perfect career. Here are some of the wrong ways.

• Survey: Military Families Less Likely to Recommend Service

Without legislative action, quality of life concerns will weaken the future force. Find out what's at stake.

• Want to Save With Space-A? Get Travel Advice From an Expert

An upcoming MOAA webinar will help you maximize this service-earned benefit. Register today!

• Commissaries Will Begin to Phase Out Single-Use Shopping Bags

The change will start in the Pacific, but likely won't stop there.

MOAA – 3/28/24

• MOAA Answers Your Questions About the Star Act and Concurrent Receipt

Updated with the latest legislative efforts: How does this complex (and unfair) system work, and what is MOAA doing to help fix it?

• April 3 MOAA Webinar: Building Your Financial Foundation

Register for free and learn how to improve your investments, fund your retirement, and more (rescheduled from March 20).

• TRICARE Users Can Refill Prescriptions With MHS Genesis Health Record System

Learn how the new refill option works, and what you'll need to do to access it.

If you are still working and thinking about changing jobs, check out the

Veteran Jobs @ at military.com

Here're some sample articles I found recently:

• Cyberattack Against Commercial Prescription Program Hamstrings Military Pharmacies Around the World
• 29 Hard Truths About Getting Your First Civilian Job
• Veteran Travel Reimbursement Headaches Prompt VA to Pursue New Options for Claims Filing, Processing
• Iconic Kissing Sailor Photo From V-J Day Won’t Be Banned From VA Facilities After All
• The Kryptonite Answer: The Claim that Makes Interviewers Cringe
• Court Rules that Veterans' Caregivers Can Appeal VA Eligibility Decisions
• Veterans’ Self-Perception: Do They See Themselves the Way Others Do?
• Apply for Burial in a National Cemetery Now to Avoid Problems Later
• Veterans: What's Taxed and What's Not on Your Federal and State Returns

+ + + + + + +

There is far too much in the various issues of Military.Com to write or even extract from them. The trick is to find the pieces that are important to you. Therefore, we have provided a graphic that shows the various dropdown choices. As you will see, there is information on general news – with the choice to see the news for your own branch, service benefits, Job and transition support, military life and family issues. I get several versions, and then I’ll scan for titles that seem to be related to me. For example, I decided to try the the Veteran Jobs tab for Lake County. It provided over 400 postings for Lake County and Northern Cook County. See the dropdowns below. Then you can click on military.com to set up a subscription and select versions that you are interested in.

In addition, there are a wide assortment of resource links (including discounts for vets and families) to find other specific information. You might want to give the magazine a look.

James A. Lovell FHCC

To stay in touch with the James A. Lovell FHCC, subscribe to the “Launch”, the Lovell Newsletter.

To get a subscription, – click here. 

Here is a directory of the resources at James A. Lovell FHCC. To access the electronic directory, click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Herre are the available hot links to some of the various VA Resources available. The actual hot links can be accessed at the

bottom of the welcome kit.

Click here to subscribe to the Weekly VA Newsletter.

Click here to see the FHCC Electronic Record log in Primer.

How do you get "Veteran" on your driver's license?

Effective January 1, 2020, it will be easier to get "VETERAN" recorded on your driver's license. To get the “VETERAN” designation, veterans can bring their DD214 or other acceptable discharge document directly to a Secretary of State Driver Services facility.

If veterans choose to add the designation prior to their renewal date, they may obtain an updated driver’s license for $5 and an updated ID card for $10. Veterans over the age of 65 can obtain an updated state ID card at no cost.

A special note - If you are an older Vet and your DD214 was lost in the St. Louis fire in the early 1970's, you can obtain a "certificate" that replaces the DD214. However, for one vet we know, the DMV didn't accept that certificate.

If you need a complete set of your military records

If you need a set of your military records for any reason, you can obtain them by faxing or mailing a request to the National Personnel Records Center. While they will accept a letter (if you get all the right information into it) it is best to use the standard form SF-180 to request it. You can download that form at Standard Form 180

Mail the completed form to:

National Personnel Records Center

1 Archives Drive

Saint Louis, MO 63138.

OR

Fax the form to 314-801-9195

If you need the records in emergency circumstances, contact our office (847-377-3344) and we can help you expedite the process.

Where is an IDVA Office?

 Deerfield - co-located with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Deerfield Facility

1755 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 1409

Deerfield, IL 60015-5209

847-948-6981 and 847-948-6982

Hours Monday - Friday 

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Palatine - located in the Palatine Township offices at:

721 S. Quentin Rd, Room 102

(847) 485-2772

Hours Monday -Thursday

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Factual Accuracy and Disclaimer:

Accuracy is important to us. if you believe an error has been made, please email the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission at veterans@lakecountyil.gov. Use of social media does not imply endorsement on the part of the VAC. Content on these sites is not edited for accuracy and may not necessarily reflect the views of the VAC.

Have a good week,

Veterans Assistance Commission, Lake County

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