News Releases
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July 21, 2026Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year.
May 19, 2026Hines, Illinois – Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
December 9, 2025Veterans and community members can find warming centers available across the greater Chicago area and Illinois whenever extreme weather conditions occur.
July 23, 2025Veterans and community members can find cooling and warming centers available across the greater Chicago area and Illinois whenever extreme weather conditions occur.
October 1, 2024Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has expanded operating hours at its six outpatient clinics in suburban Chicago, with the final locations implementing new schedules in late September.
May 29, 2024Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host a Health and Benefit Fair on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 28, 2024Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will hold a Pride flag-raising ceremony on Monday, June 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. to show support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
May 15, 2024Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital's Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will host a mobile food pantry on May 30, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
April 29, 2024Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host its 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 18, 2024All Chicago-area residents, including non-Veterans, can safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medications at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.