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.
Past Events
2025 Veteran of the Year Luncheon - Nov. 11, 2025 | 12:00pm-3:30pm
Please join the Union League Club of Chicago and Illinois Joining Forces as we host a Veterans Day luncheon that honors service and explores the deeper meaning of leadership and character. In addition to the keynote and conversation, the luncheon will recognize two honors within the Veteran of the Year Awards program: Veteran of the Year and Veteran Service Organization of the Year. These awards lift up individual leadership and the power of team efforts that stand behind our military-connected community.
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