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.
95-year-old Korean War veteran skydives to celebrate his birthday
Ivan Smith is no stranger to flying, but for his 95th birthday, he's doing something he's never done before: skydiving.
Ivan Smith is no stranger to flying, but for his 95th birthday, he's doing something he's never done before: skydiving.
Chicago Memorial Day Parade, Wreath Laying Ceremony honors fallen heroes
Chicagoans gathered downtown to commemorate fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces Saturday.
Chicagoans gathered downtown to commemorate fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces Saturday.
Chicago Memorial Day Parade, Wreath Laying Ceremony honors fallen heroes
Chicagoans gathered downtown to commemorate fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces Saturday.
Chicagoans gathered downtown to commemorate fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces Saturday.
Remembering Illinois heroes: 'Field of the Fallen' tribute unveiled in Cary for Memorial Day Weekend
A nonprofit organization in northwest suburban Cary is honoring service members from Illinois who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A nonprofit organization in northwest suburban Cary is honoring service members from Illinois who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Remembering Illinois heroes: 'Field of the Fallen' tribute unveiled in Cary for Memorial Day Weekend
A nonprofit organization in northwest suburban Cary is honoring service members from Illinois who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A nonprofit organization in northwest suburban Cary is honoring service members from Illinois who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day weekend events in Chicago
Here are some events going on in the Chicago area over Memorial Day weekend.
Here are some events going on in the Chicago area over Memorial Day weekend.
'Field of the Fallen' in Cary honors fallen service members during Memorial Day weekend
A nonprofit organization in northwest suburban Cary is honoring service members from Illinois, who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A nonprofit organization in northwest suburban Cary is honoring service members from Illinois, who made the ultimate sacrifice.
USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day weekend
The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington, D.C. on the National Mall this year with some new elements to honor fallen military men and women for Memorial Day.
The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington, D.C. on the National Mall this year with some new elements to honor fallen military men and women for Memorial Day.
Travel surge begins for Memorial Day weekend
More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off across the country on Friday for Memorial Day weekend. FOX's Chelsea Torres is live at one of the nation's busiest airports.
More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off across the country on Friday for Memorial Day weekend. FOX's Chelsea Torres is live at one of the nation's busiest airports.
Remains of Illinois soldier killed in Korean War to be laid to rest
The remains of an Illinois soldier killed during the Korean War will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on May 29.
The remains of an Illinois soldier killed during the Korean War will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on May 29.
Program helps veterans transition from military service to farming careers
After leaving the military, some veterans are starting new careers ? as farmers. A program in Colorado is teaching vets how to use skills learned while in service to help them build their own business.
After leaving the military, some veterans are starting new careers ? as farmers. A program in Colorado is teaching vets how to use skills learned while in service to help them build their own business.
Illinois' Operation Purple Heart seeks to return medals to veterans’ families
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.
'Operation Purple Heart' seeks to return medals to veterans? families
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.
New Army campaign highlights civilians making an impact
The U.S. Army is putting a spin on it's long-standing "Be All You Can Be" campaign by highlighting civilian heroes. The Army employs more than 265,000 civilians and they're looking to add more.
The U.S. Army is putting a spin on it's long-standing "Be All You Can Be" campaign by highlighting civilian heroes. The Army employs more than 265,000 civilians and they're looking to add more.
Marine Corps vet Michael Jacobson recognized as Illinois Student Veteran of the Year
A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.
A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.
Marine Corps vet Michael Jacobson recognized as Illinois Student Veteran of the Year
A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.
A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.
99-year-old war hero Enoch Kanaya honored in Chicago for role in liberating France
Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran from Chicago, is being celebrated for his role in liberating France from occupation.
Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran from Chicago, is being celebrated for his role in liberating France from occupation.
WWII soldier who helped liberate France honored in Chicago
Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran, is being celebrated for his role in liberating France from occupation.
Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran, is being celebrated for his role in liberating France from occupation.
Donald Trump takes shots at President Biden outside hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at President Joe Biden's handling of the crisis in the Middle East, in particular his decision to delay an arms shipment to Israel over concerns it will be used in a military offensive in Rafah.
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at President Joe Biden's handling of the crisis in the Middle East, in particular his decision to delay an arms shipment to Israel over concerns it will be used in a military offensive in Rafah.