Programs
Programs offered to active duty, guard and reserve military, and their dependents in Illinois
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Military Discounts in Illinois
See the list below for military discounts in Illinois. Please remember that each store or location may have different policies and USO of I…
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USO Tickets for Troops
This seminal USO of Illinois program offers free tickets to cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting events for military personnel and th…
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USO Diaper Division
USO Diaper Division launched January 22, 2018 at USO Great Lakes and runs monthly. Diaper Division is targeted to military youth ages 0-2, …
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USO Discovery Kids
Military children learn to cope with very adult-level issues, including the stresses of separation and anxiety over the potential loss of a…
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USO Teen/Tween Programs
Besides the normal challenges of adolescence that every American teen and tween navigates, military teens face the unique challenges of a m…
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United Through Reading
The hardest hit members of a military family are often the youngest. Day-to-day life without a parent can be sad and confusing. So imagine …
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USO Frank n'Fridays
USO Frank n'Fridays are a year-round program offered at USO Rock Island, that provide the civilian community a chance to express their appr…
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USO No-Dough Dinners
USO No-Dough Dinners are a year-round program, offered at USO Great Lakes, that provide the civilian community a chance to express their ap…
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Homecomings and Deployments
USO Operation Enduring Thanks supports military unit homecomings and deployments throughout the state. Whether returning from a deployment …
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USO "Sweet Home Chicago" Care Packages
The USO has been known for these expressions of appreciation for decades. Continuing this legacy, USO of Illinois offers individuals and co…
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USO Stateside Care Packages
The USO Stateside Care Package program was created to increase delivery of programming to service members living downstate in more rural ar…
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Service Salutes
Chicago sports teams have shown their support for our service men and woman through a variety of programs, but none have gotten the fans on…
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Military Spouse Night
Military Spouse Night provides fun, interactive social events that provide opportunities for military spouses to connect, establish support…
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Geo-Bachelor Night
Geo-Bachelor Night is a social forum for military members serving or stationed away from their families that offers a homestyle meal, recre…
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Military Unit Family Days
Maintaining resiliency and a connection to community are vital to the well being of our military. USO of Illinois provides recreational sup…
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USO U-505 Naval History Program with Pritzker Military Museum and Library
In cooperation with the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) and through the generous support of Pritzker Military Museum & Librar…
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USO Home for the Holidays
While the holidays are a time for family traditions and togetherness, they can also be a time of extreme hardships for our military communi…
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USO Support for Families of the Fallen
USO O'Hare and USO Midway staff and volunteers offer assistance and consolation to grieving families during their travels to and from Dover…
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Gold Star Family Support
The men and women who have served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice deserve our eternal gratitude and highest honor. Their familie…
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USO Pathfinder
An estimated 200,000-plus service members transition out of the military each year. Each Transition from military to civilian life is uniqu…