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National MOPH Commander’s 911 message
911 As a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, each year since that tragic day, I have had many opportunities to consider and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. With the possible...
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Cook County Honors Military Veterans
“The Salute to Our Armed Forces” event drew more than 300 veterans to the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip. The event was held to honor Cook County service men and women. By Jeff Graveline of The Oak Lawn...
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Glenbard South Honors our Vietnam Veterans
On May 21st, 2013 Four American Vietnam Veterans, all members of The State of IL Military Order of the Purple Heart spent hours educating Jrs in High School. There amazing english teacher assigned...
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Oak Lawn IL’s FIRST Purple Heart Community
The Village of Oak Lawn has declared themselves a Purple Heart Community. It is the first ever Purple Heart community anywhere with the state borders of The Land of Lincoln. With the tremendous vigor...
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Moraine Valley Community College Movable Memorial Wall of Honor Display
All Gave Some, Some Gave ALL, Some Are Still Giving! NEVER Forgetting! This will be the third year we have had the opportunity to Honor those from the State of IL whom have paid the ultimate Sacrifice,...
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Our newest VSO Chicago Regional Office @ Jessie Brown
We are thrilled to Welcome back to The Department of IL our past Veterans’ Service Officer, Mr John Michel. John Michel worked for the Department of IL MOPH for 2 & 1/2 years when his family was...
View ArticleMokena IL is a Purple Heart Village
Updated: October 10, 2014 2:16AM BY GINGER BRASHINGER Correspondent October 9, 2014 2:44AM Mokena has joined the ranks of Purple Heart municipalities across the state and officially declared October to...
View ArticleWillow Creek Church S. Barrington & The IL-MOPH Movable Memorial Wall of Honor
“Veterans Day Celebration” Join us for a celebration in Guest Central to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. This...
View Article2015 New Laws affecting our Population here in IL effective 01-01-15
PA 98-0902 (HB 4491) Purple Heart License Plate Fee Waiver To honor those who have served in the military and earned the Purple Heart, Illinois will now waive the payment of any registration or...
View ArticleA Proud Ex-POW & Patriot has Passed……
It is with a heavy HEART that the members of the Department of IL say farewell to long time Chapter #575 Member Patriot Anthony Matkovich. Tony served during WWII under General Patton during the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Current Legislation affecting IL residents Specialty Plates
Effective January 1, 2015 If you have current Purple Heart plates, your renewal fee for the first plate should be 0.00 PA 98-0902 (HB 4491) Purple Heart License Plate Fee Waiver To honor those who...
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