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Verizon and Chicago Bears Partner to Provide $2 Million in Medical Debt Relief for Illinois Veterans
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Great Lakes and the Chicago Bears today announced a partnership to provide $2 million in medical debt relief specifically for Illinois veterans, as part of Verizon's groundbreaking $22 million commitment to eliminate crushing medical debt for veterans across the Great Lakes region through 2026. This initiative targets the crushing weight of medical debt—a significant burden that disproportionately affects veterans transitioning to civilian life
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