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Salute Local Members of the Armed Forces Today

Cook County celebrates local members of the Armed Forces Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip.

You haven't missed it—yet. 

If you or someone you know or love wore the uniform, there's still time for you to get in on a ceremony in your or their honor. 

Today, Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy heads up the 3rd annual "Salute to the Armed Forces," to be held at the Double Tree by Hilton in Alsip from 1 to 3 p.m. All branches of service men and women will be honored with a free patriotic celebration, for serving their county in war time and peace time with pride and dedication. Retired Col. Jill Morgenthalers will serve as the Keynote speaker. Registration is required. Call the Office of Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy at 708-389-2125 for more information or to register. Find more info

ALSO THIS WEEK: 
Help Aurelio's, Help Advocate Children's Hospital: From Oct. 13–19, Aurelio’s Pizza will donate a percentage of proceeds for all dine-in, carry-out, delivery and online food and drink purchases chainwide to Advocate Children’s Hospital. as part of its annual October fundraising campaign. There’s no additional purchase, nothing to think about—just dine in, carry out or order online or for delivery and you’re helping Advocate. Find more info. 

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