Organization | • | Illinois Department of Veterans` Affairs | [X] |
| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, Chindavanh Keomuongchanh and his family fled Laos to avoid persecution by the ruling Communist government. He and his family arrived in Illinois, where he completed high school and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy for a career spanning three decades, including deployments to the Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, Mediterranean, and Persian Gulf Theaters, culminating with his retirement as a Petty Officer 1st Class in logistics. He earned numerous awards and decorations for his service, including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, five Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and Expert Rifleman and Pistol Medals, and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Designator. | | | | Date Created: | 05-23-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 613**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053282 Original UID: 174554 FIRST WORD: Elgin | |
| 2: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | El Gobernador Pat Quinn ha nombrado a Rodrigo Garca como Director Interino del Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de Illinois (IDVA, por sus siglas en ingls), ser el reemplazo de Erica Borggren, quien dirigir el Departamento de Transporte de Illinois como Secretaria Interina, a partir del 10 de Julio de 2014 | | | | Date Created: | 07-10-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 803**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052778 Original UID: 174000 FIRST WORD: El | |
| 3: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 March 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Director will be in Springfield on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 for Governor Pat Quinns Budget Speech to the Illinois State Assembly. | | | | Date Created: | 03-06-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 199**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050570 Original UID: 171570 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 4: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 March 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Erica Jeffries will honor the achievements of women who have served in the military. | | | | Date Created: | 03-24-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 180**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000073562 Original UID: 190789 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 5: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 April 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Warrior Assistance Program has launched 530 by 5/30, a campaign to help veterans and their families across the state of Illinois, who need help with the emotional, medical or legal challenges resulting from their service. | | | | Date Created: | 04-19-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 266**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000073887 Original UID: 190937 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 6: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 June 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Home in Quincy will offer an open house for the media to view the new Water Treatment Plant on the IDVA grounds. | | | | Date Created: | 06-29-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000074367 Original UID: 191201 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 7: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 June 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Erica Jeffries will present to the media the many benefits of the Veteran Service Officer (VSO) to all Veterans in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 06-03-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000074375 Original UID: 191210 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 8: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 August 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Reception introducing new administrator, Troy Culbertson at the IDVA Veterans Home. | | | | Date Created: | 08-25-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 651**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000075467 Original UID: 191567 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 9: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 August 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Director Erica Jeffries and Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 will be dedicating a POW MIA chair at the Illinois Veterans Home LaSalle. | | | | Date Created: | 08-20-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 630**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000075531 Original UID: 191572 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 10: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 August 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Director Erica Jeffries and Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 will be dedicating a POW MIA chair at the Illinois Veterans Home LaSalle. | | | | Date Created: | 08-20-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 617**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000075535 Original UID: 191576 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 11: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 August 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois State Fair and USAA invite veterans and their family members to enjoy a day at the Illinois State Fair. | | | | Date Created: | 08-14-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 599**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000075553 Original UID: 191581 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 12: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 October 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will present Mr. George Pempek with the Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award for his contribution to his community. | | | | Date Created: | 10-21-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 796**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000077009 Original UID: 191984 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 13: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 November 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will present the Adonai Community Support Services (ACCS) with the Illinois Veterans Business and Appreciation Award for their contribution to the Veteran community. | | | | Date Created: | 11-21-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 855**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000077930 Original UID: 192074 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 14: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 July 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will present Mr. Rob Gorham of Champaign, Illinois with the Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award (Fourth Quarter) for his contributions and efforts to recognize the Tuskegee Airman. | | | | Date Created: | 07-25-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000078807 Original UID: 193260 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 15: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 May 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Firefighters from around the state will join State Fire Marshal Matt Perez to pay tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognize other firefighters for acts of bravery within their communities. Honorees from across the state will receive awards for exemplary service. | | | | Date Created: | 05-08-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000078974 Original UID: 192944 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 16: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 May 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will present Sangamon Reclaimed Inc. with the Illinois Veterans Business and Appreciation Award for their contribution to the Veteran community. | | | | Date Created: | 05-09-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079183 Original UID: 193065 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 17: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 June 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will honor Mr. Kurt Schierholz as the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Employee of the Quarter. | | | | Date Created: | 06-14-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079256 Original UID: 193140 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 18: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 June 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will present the Combat Action Badge to Mr. Harry Stubbs, Jr. Mr. Stubbs is a Purple Heart Recipient who served in the U.S. | | | | Date Created: | 06-13-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079257 Original UID: 193141 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 19: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 November 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will present a Tribute to Illinois Veterans during their 2017 Salute to Illinois Veterans. Remembering the important contributions our Veterans have made throughout U.S. history. | | | | Date Created: | 11-08-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079531 Original UID: 193800 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 20: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 December 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: 76th Annual ceremony to mark and remember the heroism, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who were at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. This ceremony is free and open to the public and includes the presentation of a proclamation signed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, a wreath laying in the waters of Lake Springfield, Sangamon County Interveteran Honor Guard presentation and the playing of Taps and Bag-pipes. | | | | Date Created: | 12-07-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079641 Original UID: 193922 FIRST WORD: Media | |
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