How meteorologists played an important role in D-Day
In the weather world, you could say this was history’s most important forecast.
In the weather world, you could say this was history’s most important forecast.
How meteorologists played an important role in D-Day
D-Day was one of the most important military campaigns in world history. What you might be surprised to know is the pivotal role meteorologists played in the invasion.
D-Day was one of the most important military campaigns in world history. What you might be surprised to know is the pivotal role meteorologists played in the invasion.
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
Bagpipes, flags welcome WWII veterans heading back to France for D-Day anniversary
There were bagpipes, flags, and a grand procession at O'Hare Airport's Terminal 1 as three World War II veterans headed back to France on Monday.
There were bagpipes, flags, and a grand procession at O'Hare Airport's Terminal 1 as three World War II veterans headed back to France on Monday.
WWII veterans get special sendoff at O'Hare on their way to France for D-Day anniversary
June 6th this year will be the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when in 1944 the Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history on the beaches of Normandy, France. Some local veterans are making their way to France to mark the anniversary.
June 6th this year will be the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when in 1944 the Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history on the beaches of Normandy, France. Some local veterans are making their way to France to mark the anniversary.
Chicago-area WWII veterans to attend D-Day ceremony in France
We're just days away from the 80-year anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the Normandy landings of 1944 which marked the beginning of the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany. A big celebration is being planned for June 6, but ahead of it, a special ceremony is taking place with the U.S. Army 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion.
We're just days away from the 80-year anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the Normandy landings of 1944 which marked the beginning of the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany. A big celebration is being planned for June 6, but ahead of it, a special ceremony is taking place with the U.S. Army 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion.
Illinois soldier laid to rest 74 years after Korean War death
The remains of an Illinois soldier were laid to rest on Wednesday, 74 years after he passed away in the Korean War.
The remains of an Illinois soldier were laid to rest on Wednesday, 74 years after he passed away in the Korean War.
Illinois soldier laid to rest 74 years after Korean War death
The remains of an Illinois soldier were laid to rest on Wednesday, 74 years after he passed away in the Korean War.
The remains of an Illinois soldier were laid to rest on Wednesday, 74 years after he passed away in the Korean War.
Dozens pay tribute to Milton Lee Olive III, the first Black Vietnam veteran awarded Medal of Honor
Veterans, friends, and family gathered in Chicago on Monday to honor Milton Lee Olive III, the first Black Vietnam veteran awarded America’s highest military decoration.
Veterans, friends, and family gathered in Chicago on Monday to honor Milton Lee Olive III, the first Black Vietnam veteran awarded America’s highest military decoration.
Dozens pay tribute to Milton Lee Olive III in Chicago
Veterans, friends, and family gathered in Chicago on Monday to honor Milton Lee Olive III, the first Black Vietnam veteran awarded America?s highest military decoration.
Veterans, friends, and family gathered in Chicago on Monday to honor Milton Lee Olive III, the first Black Vietnam veteran awarded America?s highest military decoration.
Johnson honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago mayor honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.
Chicago Fire Dept. honors fallen firefighters with Memorial Day Parade, Mass
The men and women of the Chicago Fire Department remember the fallen each year on Memorial Day.
The men and women of the Chicago Fire Department remember the fallen each year on Memorial Day.
Afghan allies try for US visas
More than three years after President Biden announced the U.S. would pull all of its troops out of Afghanistan, thousands of people who helped our military during the war are still living with targets on their backs.
More than three years after President Biden announced the U.S. would pull all of its troops out of Afghanistan, thousands of people who helped our military during the war are still living with targets on their backs.
Biden honors Memorial Day with wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery
President Biden delivered remarks at a wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
President Biden delivered remarks at a wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Chicago remembers fallen service members on Memorial Day
Mayor Johnson spoke during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park this morning. The mayor said the legacy left behind by our US servicemembers should not ever be forgotten.
Mayor Johnson spoke during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park this morning. The mayor said the legacy left behind by our US servicemembers should not ever be forgotten.
Arlington Heights honors fallen heroes with Memorial Day Parade
Flags were waving and candy was flying all along the route of the 105th Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade.
Flags were waving and candy was flying all along the route of the 105th Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade.
'Kids Rank' offers support to children with family in armed forces
Military children move homes every two to three years and have to start over again. Kid Rank offers weekly programming throughout the school year to help children facing the challenges of having family in the armed forces.
Military children move homes every two to three years and have to start over again. Kid Rank offers weekly programming throughout the school year to help children facing the challenges of having family in the armed forces.
Korean War vet skydives for his 95th birthday
A 95-year-old Korean War veteran celebrated his 95th birthday in a special way. Ivan Smith from Texas said it was his first time skydiving and he hopes to celebrate his 100th the same way.
A 95-year-old Korean War veteran celebrated his 95th birthday in a special way. Ivan Smith from Texas said it was his first time skydiving and he hopes to celebrate his 100th the same way.
South Chicago remembers Vietnam War heroes with fundraiser to restore mural
On this Memorial Day weekend, residents of the South Chicago neighborhood are remembering members of their community lost during the Vietnam War.
On this Memorial Day weekend, residents of the South Chicago neighborhood are remembering members of their community lost during the Vietnam War.