Local Marine veteran finds healing from PTSD through backyard gardening
A Marine veteran from Berwyn is using gardening to manage his PTSD, stay present with his family, and inspire other veterans to heal through horticulture.
A Marine veteran from Berwyn is using gardening to manage his PTSD, stay present with his family, and inspire other veterans to heal through horticulture.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race honors local military families
NASCAR was revving up its engine for the third Chicago Street Race while also honoring local military families.
NASCAR was revving up its engine for the third Chicago Street Race while also honoring local military families.
Illinois Treasurer returns lost Purple Heart
Ahead of Independence Day, the state treasurer is returning a lost Purple Heart to the family of a D-Day survivor.
Ahead of Independence Day, the state treasurer is returning a lost Purple Heart to the family of a D-Day survivor.
Veterans' halls struggle to stay open as generations age out
In a FOX 32 special report, Nate Rodgers takes a look at VFW posts that for generations have been gathering places for vets who made it home and the challenges to stay open.
In a FOX 32 special report, Nate Rodgers takes a look at VFW posts that for generations have been gathering places for vets who made it home and the challenges to stay open.
Arlington Heights, other Chicago communities partake in Memorial Day ceremonies
Residents from all over the Chicago area took part in Memorial Day ceremonies to honor the sacrifices of U.S. servicemembers.
Residents from all over the Chicago area took part in Memorial Day ceremonies to honor the sacrifices of U.S. servicemembers.
Trump lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Memorial Day ceremony
President Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the 157th National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the 157th National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
Chicago area commemorates Memorial Day with local veterans
There were several events happening across the Chicago area to commemorate Memorial Day, including in Arlington Heights.
There were several events happening across the Chicago area to commemorate Memorial Day, including in Arlington Heights.
How the Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans returning home
As America honors servicemembers who lost their lives this Memorial Day, we're highlighting the Wounded Warrior Project that helps veterans as they transition back to civilian life.
As America honors servicemembers who lost their lives this Memorial Day, we're highlighting the Wounded Warrior Project that helps veterans as they transition back to civilian life.
Chicago Soldier Field Memorial Day run honors veterans, military families
Chicago's Soldier Field played host to the a race to honor veterans, military families by raising money for a program that helps those with PTSD and homelessness as they return to civilian life.
Chicago's Soldier Field played host to the a race to honor veterans, military families by raising money for a program that helps those with PTSD and homelessness as they return to civilian life.
From smoky bar to community hub: How Chicago-area VFWs are evolving to stay open
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
From hub to hardship: Chicago-area VFW posts work to preserve veterans' spaces
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
Memorial Day race in Chicago to honor veterans and their families
A local program for veterans is playing a big role at a Memorial Day race this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago.
A local program for veterans is playing a big role at a Memorial Day race this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Chicago-area students craft metal poppies to fund dental care for veterans
East Aurora High School fine arts students are once again handmaking and selling metal poppies to raise money for Veteran Smiles, a nonprofit that provides critical dental care not covered by the VA.
East Aurora High School fine arts students are once again handmaking and selling metal poppies to raise money for Veteran Smiles, a nonprofit that provides critical dental care not covered by the VA.
Farm 2 Veteran helps Chicago area vets struggling with food insecurity
About one in every five veterans in the U.S. struggle with food insecurity and one Chicago area organization is trying to help them.
About one in every five veterans in the U.S. struggle with food insecurity and one Chicago area organization is trying to help them.
Chicago area World War II veteran gets back on the horse for 101st birthday
A suburban World War II veteran decided to celebrate a milestone on land, proving if he can do it, so can you.
A suburban World War II veteran decided to celebrate a milestone on land, proving if he can do it, so can you.
Chicago area World War II veteran gets back on the horse for 101st birthday
A suburban World War II Navy veteran decided to celebrate a milestone on land, proving if he can do it, so can you. He?s the subject of this week?s Good News Guarantee.
A suburban World War II Navy veteran decided to celebrate a milestone on land, proving if he can do it, so can you. He?s the subject of this week?s Good News Guarantee.
Homeless Oklahoma veteran finally has a 'tiny' home to call his own
An Oklahoma community is using tiny homes to help get homeless veterans and their families off the street.
An Oklahoma community is using tiny homes to help get homeless veterans and their families off the street.
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.
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.
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.
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.