Helping veterans get back on their feet
Nonprofits across the country are focusing on preventing veteran homelessness.
Nonprofits across the country are focusing on preventing veteran homelessness.
Invictus Games honoring wounded service members
Wounded service members from several nations are competing today in Dusseldorf, Germany as the Invictus Games get underway.
Wounded service members from several nations are competing today in Dusseldorf, Germany as the Invictus Games get underway.
Friendship developed in Baghdad continues to grow after veterans return home, face new challenges
The wounds of war brought them together. Illinois National Guardsman Eric Peterson and Marine veteran John Bessermin met while working as contractors in Baghdad.
The wounds of war brought them together. Illinois National Guardsman Eric Peterson and Marine veteran John Bessermin met while working as contractors in Baghdad.
Friendship developed in Baghdad continues to grow after veterans return home, face new challenges
Illinois National Guardsman Eric Peterson, and Marine veteran John Bessermin met while working as contractors in Baghdad.� Natalie Bomke has their story of friendship in this Good News Guarantee.
Illinois National Guardsman Eric Peterson, and Marine veteran John Bessermin met while working as contractors in Baghdad.� Natalie Bomke has their story of friendship in this Good News Guarantee.
VA retreat in Chicago for female veterans offers support and pampering
The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a free retreat for female veterans, addressing the unique challenges they face.?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a free retreat for female veterans, addressing the unique challenges they face.?
Chicago-area veteran seeks lost dog, offers $2K reward for reunion
A 90-year-old south suburban veteran is facing yet another heartache after losing his cherished canine companion.
A 90-year-old south suburban veteran is facing yet another heartache after losing his cherished canine companion.
Illinois announces extensive upgrades to veterans homes across the state
The state of Illinois will be upgrading many veterans homes throughout the state.
The state of Illinois will be upgrading many veterans homes throughout the state.
Illinois announces extensive upgrades to veterans homes across state
The state of Illinois will be upgrading many veterans homes throughout the state.
The state of Illinois will be upgrading many veterans homes throughout the state.
Tempel farms preparing to honor veterans
Tempel farms prepares a special performance using horses to honor their veterans.
Tempel farms prepares a special performance using horses to honor their veterans.
Actor Gary Sinise surprises veterans at Chicago area VA hospital with Fourth of July feast
Some Chicago area veterans got a big surprise this Fourth of July. Actor Gary Sinise stopped by Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital to show some gratitude for their service.
Some Chicago area veterans got a big surprise this Fourth of July. Actor Gary Sinise stopped by Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital to show some gratitude for their service.
Actor Gary Sinise surprises veterans at Chicago area VA hospital with Fourth of July feast
Some Chicago area veterans got a big surprise this Fourth of July. Actor Gary Sinise stopped by Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital to show some gratitude for their service.
Some Chicago area veterans got a big surprise this Fourth of July. Actor Gary Sinise stopped by Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital to show some gratitude for their service.
100-year-old D-Day veteran inspires thousands with his story through TikTok
Remembrance ceremonies are taking place all across the world as we mark 79 years since the D-Day invasion.
Remembrance ceremonies are taking place all across the world as we mark 79 years since the D-Day invasion.
Ukrainian veterans visit Chicago school, inspire students during patriotic assembly
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 Ukrainian veterans who are in Chicago to participate in weekend events began their trip by visiting with local schoolchildren.
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 Ukrainian veterans who are in Chicago to participate in weekend events began their trip by visiting with local schoolchildren.
Ukrainian veterans visit Chicago school, inspire students during patriotic assembly
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 Ukrainian veterans who are in Chicago to participate in weekend events began their trip by visiting with local schoolchildren.
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 Ukrainian veterans who are in Chicago to participate in weekend events began their trip by visiting with local schoolchildren.
World War II veteran missing for 80 years to be laid to rest in Illinois
After 80 years of being declared missing in action, a World War II veteran from Illinois will finally be laid to rest.
After 80 years of being declared missing in action, a World War II veteran from Illinois will finally be laid to rest.
Chicago-area veterans preparing for 'Ruck March' fundraiser
The Chicago Veterans Ruck March will be held on Friday, May 26. It's a 17-mile journey to raise money for veterans in need.
The Chicago Veterans Ruck March will be held on Friday, May 26. It's a 17-mile journey to raise money for veterans in need.
New affordable housing development for veterans breaks ground in Chicago Heights
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Chicago Heights Wednesday for a new affordable housing development for veterans.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Chicago Heights Wednesday for a new affordable housing development for veterans.
Legionnaires' disease reported at Quincy VA home again
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
One of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, Ken Potts, dies at 102
Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.
Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.
New Cook County program helps veterans with home repair work
A new program in Cook County is looking to help veterans keep up with repair work to their homes.
A new program in Cook County is looking to help veterans keep up with repair work to their homes.