‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
First all-female honor flight carries veterans from Chicago to Washington D.C.
The first all-female honor flight carrying veterans from all wars took off from Midway Airport on Wednesday morning.
The first all-female honor flight carrying veterans from all wars took off from Midway Airport on Wednesday morning.
Cook County clerk welcomes Honor Flight home
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Cook County clerk welcomes honor flight home
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Illinois veterans take part in bicycle ride to raise PTSD awareness
Illinois veterans helped raise awareness about the struggles of post-traumatic stress disorders on Thursday.
Illinois veterans helped raise awareness about the struggles of post-traumatic stress disorders on Thursday.
13-mile march for 13 soldiers killed in Kabul
Some local veterans over the weekend made huge strides to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Some local veterans over the weekend made huge strides to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
First Honor Flight takes off from Midway since start of pandemic
Honor Flight Chicago's first flight in almost two years will land late Wednesday at Midway, after taking off early Wednesday morning.?
Honor Flight Chicago's first flight in almost two years will land late Wednesday at Midway, after taking off early Wednesday morning.?
Over 100 veterans to take off from Midway in first Honor Flight since the pandemic
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Large job fair brings opportunities for military members, veterans and family
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
RecruitMilitary Chicago veterans job fair
Allen Von Plinsky, US Army Veteran
Allen Von Plinsky, US Army Veteran
'Stuff the Squad' donation drive in Wheaton
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses
John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.
John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.
Job fair for incarcerated veterans
The Cook County Jail held a unique resource fair Friday for inmates who are also veterans.
The Cook County Jail held a unique resource fair Friday for inmates who are also veterans.
500 American flags at LaGrange park raising money for veterans, first responders
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
Flags at LaGrange park raising money for veterans, first responders
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
Local Marine Corps veteran surprised with car after crash
A local Marine Corps veteran received an incredible surprise in Chicago on Friday.
A local Marine Corps veteran received an incredible surprise in Chicago on Friday.
WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
One of last living Tuskegee Airmen celebrates 101 birthday in Bethesda
A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
Hundreds of veterans, family members gather in Orland Park to honor those who've served
The mournful sound of Taps echoed across the Veterans Memorial in Orland Park on Wednesday.
The mournful sound of Taps echoed across the Veterans Memorial in Orland Park on Wednesday.
Chicago community gives back to veterans on their day
Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.
Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.