How you can send a Valentine to a veteran

Constituents of all ages are encouraged to express their gratitude through the program, which has distributed 10,000 cards so far to veterans at Lovell Federal Health Care Center and on Honor Flights.

'A new mission:' Veterans asked to apply for internship to help battle child predators

When it comes to fighting child exploitation, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is looking for a certain specialist to help get the job done. In a special report, Fox 32’s Natalie Bomke details just who they’re looking for.

Pritzker celebrates completion of Quincy VA Home renovations

Two years ago, legionnaire's disease took the lives of 12 veterans at the home, and some called for closing the facility.

Wreaths Across America honors veterans around the holidays
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Saturday is Wreaths Across America Day. Every year cemeteries across the country participate in laying wreaths on graves of veterans.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Manteno veterans home

A COVID-19 outbreak at a state-run veterans home in northeastern Illinois has spread to 22 residents and staff members, a state agency said.

Chicago hospital's art therapy lets veterans reveal what their PTSD looks like

Art therapy is part of the Chicago hospital’s two-week, intense outpatient treatment program for veterans called "The Road Home." The program is free for veterans and their family members — across the country.

Chicago fundraiser 'Ruck March' supports veterans in need

With Memorial Day around the corner, one Chicago veterans group is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Dozens of veterans board the 100th voyage of Honor Flight Chicago
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Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.

LaSalle Veterans Home 'had no plan' to prevent deadly COVID outbreak, attorney says

Families of veterans who died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an Illinois nursing home have filed lawsuits, claiming the home and the state were woefully unprepared to protect them from the virus.

National Virtual Career Fair aims to engage veterans in the workforce
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Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their National Virtual Career Fair and talks about how veterans can get involved.

Suburban Chicago company making barbecue sauce to benefit veterans

An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.

Chicago Park District giving veterans taste of Winter Olympics
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Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games? unusual, icy sports.

Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics

Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, icy sports.

Virtual career fair for veterans taking place today
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Chris Newsome, senior vice president for RecruitMilitary, previews the job fair they are holding today for military veterans looking to transition in to the workforce.

Struggling Vietnam veteran gifted new car by U.S. Vets
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FOX 32 Chicago is sharing an incredible example of how U.S. Vets is helping to end homelessness among veterans nationwide.