Local Gold Star Bonus mom remembers her son ahead of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is first and most importantly a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of our troops over the years in service to our nation for the freedom we enjoy.
Memorial Day is first and most importantly a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of our troops over the years in service to our nation for the freedom we enjoy.
USAA Poppy Wall of Honor remembers fallen heroes
Memorial Day is to honor the more than 6000,000 Americans who, since World War I, have lost their lives while in service to our nation.
Memorial Day is to honor the more than 6000,000 Americans who, since World War I, have lost their lives while in service to our nation.
Army unveils new fitness test with tougher standards — could you pass it?
The five-event test holds combat soldiers to 'sex-neutral' standards.
The five-event test holds combat soldiers to 'sex-neutral' standards.
From smoky bar to community hub: How Chicago-area VFWs are evolving to stay open
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash
A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.
A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.
From hub to hardship: Chicago-area VFW posts work to preserve veterans' spaces
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
Illinois veteran's long-lost Purple Heart medal finds its way home ahead of Memorial Day
“That’s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back—nearly 80 years after WWII.
“That’s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back—nearly 80 years after WWII.
Illinois veteran's lost Purple Heart medal returns to his family ahead of Memorial Day
?That?s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back?nearly 80 years after WWII.
?That?s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back?nearly 80 years after WWII.
How Trump’s Golden Dome missile plan compares to Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ system
President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program revives Reagan’s space-age Star Wars vision, but with new tech, bigger costs, and the same controversy.
President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program revives Reagan’s space-age Star Wars vision, but with new tech, bigger costs, and the same controversy.
Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep 'mind and body updated'
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Bill to honor Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania mission passes Senate
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to honor four American soldiers killed during a mission in Lithuania, including a Joliet native.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to honor four American soldiers killed during a mission in Lithuania, including a Joliet native.
Memorial Day race in Chicago to honor veterans and their families
A local program for veterans is playing a big role at a Memorial Day race this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago.
A local program for veterans is playing a big role at a Memorial Day race this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Yes, those were sailors standing on the Mexican tall ship's masts
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
Military conflict heats up between India, Pakistan
India and Pakistan engaged in their most expansive military conflict in decades. There are widespread accounts of attacks well beyond the Kashmir border.
India and Pakistan engaged in their most expansive military conflict in decades. There are widespread accounts of attacks well beyond the Kashmir border.
Trump names Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in World War II
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.
US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
Chicago-area students craft metal poppies to fund dental care for veterans
East Aurora High School fine arts students are once again handmaking and selling metal poppies to raise money for Veteran Smiles, a nonprofit that provides critical dental care not covered by the VA.
East Aurora High School fine arts students are once again handmaking and selling metal poppies to raise money for Veteran Smiles, a nonprofit that provides critical dental care not covered by the VA.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.