WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County is once again joining counties nationwide in observing Operation Green Light to show support for America’s veterans and raise awareness of the resources available to them.

Operation Green Light is taking place from Nov. 6 through Nov. 12, coinciding with Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The nationwide observance honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country in the Armed Forces through the shining of green lights at county government buildings – and symbolically bringing attention to the benefits they earned, and how they can access them.

Green lights will shine at the entrance to the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, where the office of the McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission is located.

“A great nation takes care of its veterans, and the green lights that will illuminate our County Administration Building will serve as a beacon to let those who served know that the Veterans Assistance Commission stands ready to help them file claims and access their benefits,” Chairman Mike Buehler said.

The VAC provides many services to veterans and their eligible survivors, including financial assistance, processing and advocating for Veterans Administration claims, transportation to the Lovell veterans’ health care center in North Chicago, and assistance for those caring for a veteran and/or a veteran’s spouse.

Veterans and their dependents and caregivers can learn more about the VAC by visiting their website at www.mchenrycountyil.gov/vac, by contacting the office at 815-334-4229, or by emailing veterans@mchenrycountyil.gov.

The County Board passed a resolution at its Oct. 17 meeting to support Operation Green Light, and to encourage residents to do the same; you can read the resolution at https://bit.ly/45tT7f6.