Trump to use military to carry out mass deportation
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President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.

Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.

Illinois man misses flight from Atlanta, found dead in Alabama

A 24-year-old Illinois man who was supposed to be on a flight home from Atlanta was found dead just days later in Alabama. The tragedy coincided with another historic date in his family.

Will County farm provides fresh food to veterans facing food insecurity

A farm in Manhattan, Illinois, operates as a nonprofit with a single mission: to provide our nation’s veterans with the freshest food available, completely free of charge.

Local farm provides fresh food to veterans facing food insecurity
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A 60-acre working farm in Manhattan, Illinois, operates as a nonprofit with a single mission: to provide our nation?s veterans with the freshest food available, completely free of charge.

'I did it my way': Chicago veteran honors father with preserved tattoo after heart surgery

This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father’s memory alive.

Chicago veteran celebrates life-saving heart transplant and meaningful tattoo tribute
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This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father?s memory alive.

'American Heroes' exhibit showcases veterans' stories at O'Hare and Midway

A moving photography exhibit, “American Heroes: Portraits of Service," is on display at O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport this Veterans Day. 

Veterans Day tribute: Bensenville celebrates armed forces with medal ceremony, breakfast

Around 200 veterans were honored as VIPs at White Pines Golf Club on Veterans Day, starting with a breakfast and a commemorative medal marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

US military members honored nationwide on Veterans Day
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Chicago leaders joined the nation in thanking all the men and women who have served their country. Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson honored local veterans at Soldier Field, while President Joe Bidena and VP Kamala Harris attended a ceremony in Arlington, Virginia.

Veterans Day tribute: Bensenville celebrates armed forces with medal ceremony, breakfast
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Around 200 veterans were honored as VIPs at White Pines Golf Club on Veterans Day, starting with a breakfast and a commemorative medal marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry showcases U-505 artifacts
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The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry offers an immersive experience aboard a U-505 submarine. The submarine was captured in 1944. It sat in a naval yard in New Hampshire until 1954 when it was transported to Chicago through the Great Lakes.

Behind the scenes at Russell Military Museum
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The Russell Military Museum in Zion began as a private collection in the '70s and has since expanded to fill a 10,000-square-foot space with artifacts dating back to WWI. The museum also displays 500 vehicles from trucks to tanks.