Chicago area cemetery to honor veterans with wreaths for holiday season
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, southwest of Chicago, is looking for volunteers to help lay wreaths at the graves of veterans.
Chicago area cemetery needs help to honor graves of fallen veterans
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery aims to honor the graves of thousands of veterans in the Chicago area this holiday season with wreaths but organizers are asking for help from the public.
Will County farm provides fresh food to veterans facing food insecurity
A farm in Manhattan, Illinois, operates as a nonprofit with a single mission: to provide our nation’s veterans with the freshest food available, completely free of charge.
Chicago designated as 'Purple Heart City'
The city was officially recognized as a "Purple Heart City" on Monday.
Orange Friday Remix: The top highlights from Week 10
This week's episode of Orange Friday Remix features a pep rally at Stevenson High School, Bears superfan Mike Fosnaugh, and a salute to our veterans!
National Parks are free for Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all parks. Veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star Families also receive year-round free access with the Military Pass.
Veterans Day deals and freebies
Restaurants across the U.S. are honoring Veterans Day 2024 with free meals and special discounts for veterans and active-duty military on November 11.
Veterans Day: What's open and closed?
As the nation honors veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, some services may not be available, and here’s what’s open and closed in your area.
How you can 'Make Camo Your Cause' and help homeless veterans
FOX is partnering with U.S. VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.
The best (and worst) places for veterans to live, according to data
When veterans transition to civilian life, settling down in the right city is a plus, and these places rank among the ideal locations for them based on a new report.
Salvation Army hosting annual turkey drop to help military veterans
The Salvation Army, Jewel-Osco and the Chicago Bears are teaming up to help donate Thanksgiving meals to U.S. military veterans in the Chicago area. To learn more about it, please visit turkeydrop.salarmychicago.org.
Chicago-area WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Family from around the country came to celebrate World War II veteran Jerry Netolicky of River Grove on his 100th birthday.
2 arrested for stealing bronze veteran markers in NW Indiana
Two people are behind bars in connection with a series of thefts involving bronze veteran markers from headstones across La Porte County, Indiana.
New PSA campaign addresses rising suicide rates among veterans
In response to high suicide rates among veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has put out a new campaign: "Don't wait. Reach out."
Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.
Milwaukee World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and lifelong Milwaukeean celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, July 20.
11th annual 'Barbeque for the Troops' set for July
An effort to support U.S. service men and women returns for its 11th year next month as the Chicago Automobile Trade Association hosts its annual Barbeque for the Troops.
Marine Corps vet Michael Jacobson recognized as Illinois Student Veteran of the Year
A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.