Hidden Hero Spotlight: Serving family and community
As part of our Fox Forward Holiday Campaign, we are spotlighting an Illinois caregiver, who quietly serves her family and surrounding community. Like many veteran caregivers --- she knows service can continue long after deployment ends. Kasey Chronis takes us to paw paw with the heartwarming story.
Wreaths Across America leaders share how to honor veterans this holiday season
A Wreaths Across America spokesperson and volunteer explain the meaning behind Wreath Day, how families can ensure their loved ones are honored, and how anyone can sponsor a wreath to support veterans at rest.
Salvation Army’s ‘Turkey Drop’ to feed hundreds of Chicago veterans | ChicagoLIVE
Major Caleb Senn from The Salvation Army joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about this weekend’s “Turkey Drop” — a special giveaway of 600 Thanksgiving meals and winter supplies for local veterans. He also shares how the red kettle tradition continues to fund year-round programs that help families with food, rent, and more across Chicagoland.
FULL INTERVIEW: Gen. Stanley McChrystal speaks at Chicago veterans luncheon
Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal spoke at a veterans luncheon in Chicago about service and warned about the dangers of deploying troops in American cities.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal warns of danger of troops in US streets | The Chicago Report
Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal spoke at a veterans luncheon in Chicago about service and warned about the dangers of deploying troops in American cities.
Chicagoans honor those who served for Veterans Day
Gov. JB Pritzker, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other officials honored those who served for Veterans Day.
Veterans in Chicago, across US say 'No' to Trump's use of force
In Chicago and cities across the country, service members are using their platform to say "no" to the Trump administration's policies including sending troops and immigration agents to streets in American cities.
UIC helps ID missing Vietnam veterans | ChicagoLIVE
John Monaghan, professor of anthropology and director of UIC’s Center for the Recovery and Identification of the Missing (CRIM), joins "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss the center’s mission to identify and recover U.S. soldiers missing in action from World War II and Vietnam.
Veterans Day: Trump honors veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump marked Veterans Day with a ceremony Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery.
Photo exhibition honors U.S. veterans | ChicagoNOW
Belmont Village Senior Living and the Chicago Department of Aviation are honoring U.S. veterans with a new photo exhibition. Clarence Edward, a resident at Belmont Village Senior Living joins via zoom to share more.
As SNAP benefit fight continues, Chicago volunteers help those in need
Many Illinois recipients of SNAP benefits received only partial payments this month, but many volunteers and organizations are working to help those in need, especially veterans.
Events help feed local veterans
There's also a big push today to help veterans.
Army veteran spared foreclosure after tax mix-up resolved in Chicago suburb
A Cook County veteran nearly lost his home over a tax error, but 24 hours later, everything changed.
These cities rank as the best places for veterans in 2025, analysis shows
After devoting their time to serving our nation, many veterans look for a place to settle down and these cities offer quality options to fit their needs, according to a new report.
Saving Veteran's - BraveHearts Returns to Chicago this Weekend for 20-Mile Horseback Ride
BraveHearts—the nation’s leading equine-assisted services organization for Veterans—will return to Chicago on Friday, October 24, for “Trail to Zero,” an annual 20-mile horseback ride to raise awareness for Veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Amanda Bethards and Winston join ChicagoNOW.
World War II soldier from Illinois identified
The family of a World War II soldier from Illinois finally has some closure. Officials identified the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. John Radanovich.
Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
Chicago-area farm delivering free fresh food to veterans in need
Harvest time is right around the corner. While many farmers sell their products at stores or farmers markets, there's one Chicago-area farm that isn’t doing either.
National Guard veterans speak out against Trump plan to send troops to Chicago
Another group is protesting President Donald Trump's threats to send the National Guard troops to Chicago.
Veterans fight for accessibility in Chicago 35 years after ADA
Army veteran RJ Anderson and Josue Cordova, vice president of Paralyzed Veterans of America, expose the real barriers people with disabilities still face in Chicago?35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act.