'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.
Florida restaurant told veterans their service dogs can stay but they must leave, woman claims
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
Country star Luke Combs teams up with Ford to donate $25G in guitars to vets managing PTSD
Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music.
Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music.
Elderly veterans will gather on battleship to mark anniversary of Japan surrender despite virus
Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."
Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."
Postal changes are delaying mail-order medicine for veterans, according to lawmakers
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Illinois man takes American flag with him on daily runs
Some would argue that the weight of the world is on Mark Palmieri’s shoulders when he takes his daily runs carrying an American flag, but the 36-year-old personal trainer from Vernon Hills, Illinois says it’s an honor to carry it.
Some would argue that the weight of the world is on Mark Palmieri’s shoulders when he takes his daily runs carrying an American flag, but the 36-year-old personal trainer from Vernon Hills, Illinois says it’s an honor to carry it.
With Memorial Day events canceled, new website allows families to share veterans stories
A suburban Chicago community has created a way for veterans' families and loved ones to honor them online, since Memorial Day events have been canceled.
A suburban Chicago community has created a way for veterans' families and loved ones to honor them online, since Memorial Day events have been canceled.
95-year-old WWII veteran beats the odds, survives coronavirus: 'Have a positive attitude'
A 95-year-old World War II veteran who beat the odds and survived the novel coronavirus said on “Fox and Friends First” on Friday that listening to his doctor’s orders to stay positive helped him recover.
A 95-year-old World War II veteran who beat the odds and survived the novel coronavirus said on “Fox and Friends First” on Friday that listening to his doctor’s orders to stay positive helped him recover.
100-year-old Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda flips the coin at Super Bowl LIV
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
Party drug MDMA a step closer to legalization for PTSD therapy
For decades, MDMA has been considered a party drug. But, after years of research and clinical trials, one organization is convincing government officials and patients that the drug can also be beneficial in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For decades, MDMA has been considered a party drug. But, after years of research and clinical trials, one organization is convincing government officials and patients that the drug can also be beneficial in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).