Veterans Day 2025 deals: Where Veterans can get free meals and discounts

Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.

These cities rank as the best places for veterans in 2025, analysis shows

After devoting their time to serving our nation, many veterans look for a place to settle down and these cities offer quality options to fit their needs, according to a new report.

3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel found dead in Ohio

Authorities are investigating the deaths of 3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees found in the Dayton area.

ACLU: D.C. protester sues after ‘Imperial March’ arrest

Sam O’Hara, a Washington, D.C., resident, sued police and a National Guard member after being detained for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” in protest.

Saving Veteran's - BraveHearts Returns to Chicago this Weekend for 20-Mile Horseback Ride
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BraveHearts—the nation’s leading equine-assisted services organization for Veterans—will return to Chicago on Friday, October 24, for “Trail to Zero,” an annual 20-mile horseback ride to raise awareness for Veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Amanda Bethards and Winston join ChicagoNOW.

Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

World War II soldier from Illinois identified
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The family of a World War II soldier from Illinois finally has some closure. Officials identified the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. John Radanovich.

Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
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In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.

USO BBQ for troops this Saturday
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Some Chicago and suburban car dealers will be bringing in a different kind of grill to their lots this weekend for a good cause. This is the 10th annual USO Barbeque for the Troops, supporting USO Illinois.

Texas National Guard troops removed from Illinois for failing 'mission requirements'
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The Texas Military Department (TMD) confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that it replaced seven National Guard members who were deployed to Illinois amid civil unrest, citing the service members' failure to meet "mission requirements."

Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.

Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.