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IJF Events
Illinois Joining Forces both hosts and partners with organizations to offer outstanding virtual and in person events. Explore upcoming events and past events, how to attend, partner, participate, and sponsor.
Upcoming Events
Veteran of the Year Luncheon - November 11, 2025
Save the Date!​
Join Illinois Joining Forces for luncheon celebrating our Veterans at the Union League Club. More info to come!
Past Events

2025 Illinois Joining Forces Northern Illinois Regional Summit - Sept 25, 2025 | 1-4pm

Military & Veterans Night Out at Cantigny - Sept. 25, 2025 | 5-8pm
2025 Illinois Joining Forces Central Illinois Regional Summit - July 23, 2025 | 1-4pm
Military & Veterans Night Out at Riverfront Museum - July 23, 2025 | 5-8pm
2025 Illinois Joining Forces Annual Summit - April 30, 2025 | 8:30-3:30pm
2025 Illinois Joining Forces Southern Illinois Regional Summit - Feb. 27, 2025 | 1-4pm
Veterans Town Hall & Resource Fair - Feb. 27, 2025 | 5-8pm
2024 Illinois Joining Forces Northern Illinois Regional Summit - Sept. 27, 2024 | 1-4pm
Military & Veterans Night Out at Rock Island Arsenal - Sept. 27, 2024 | 5-8pm
2024 Illinois Joining Forces Central Illinois Regional Summit - July 19, 2024 | 1-4pm
2024 Illinois Joining Forces Annual Summit - May 1, 2024 | 8am-3:30pm
2024 Illinois Joining Forces Southern Illinois Regional Summit - February 23, 2024 | 1-4pm
Military & Veterans Night Out at Gateway Classic Cars - February 23, 2024 | 5-8pm

2023 Illinois Joining Forces Peoria Regional Summit - November 17, 2023 | 1-4pm

Military & Veterans Night Out at Caterpillar Visitors Center - November 17, 2023 | 5-8pm

2023 Illinois Joining Forces Aurora Area Regional Summit - July 28, 2023 | 1-4pm

Military and Veterans Night Out at Blackberry Farm - July 28, 2023 | 5-8pm

Operation Connect Illinois Annual Summit - Hilton Northbrook - April 19, 2023

Illinois Joining Forces 2022 - Springfield Regional Summit - November 3, 2022
August 26 & 27, 2021
August 17, 2021
Valor Games Resource Fair - Chicago Park Service
May 15, 2021
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