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.

Chicago Bears, Jewel-Osco host turkey giveaway for veterans

Thanksgiving and football are a winning combination. The two topics collided off the field Thursday at a Jewel-Osco in the South Loop for a day of service.

Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets

This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.