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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.