Orange Friday Remix: The top highlights from Week 10
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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.

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.

LaSalle County court advances legal proceedings in COVID-19 veteran deaths case after 2-year delay

Legal proceedings will move forward in a LaSalle County court in connection with the deaths of three dozen veterans who died at a Veterans Affairs facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.