'Portrait of a Soldier' exhibit on display at Cook County Building
Twenty years ago this week, the US invaded Iraq. Locally, US service members are being remembered for their sacrifice during the war.
Twenty years ago this week, the US invaded Iraq. Locally, US service members are being remembered for their sacrifice during the war.
'Portrait of a Soldier' exhibit on display at Cook County Building
Twenty years ago this week, the US invaded Iraq. Locally, US service members are being remembered for their sacrifice during the war.
Twenty years ago this week, the US invaded Iraq. Locally, US service members are being remembered for their sacrifice during the war.
US releases video of drone incident with Russian jet
The Pentagon catches the Kremlin in a lie, releasing new video footage showing a Russian jet was to blame for the downing of an American military drone earlier this week.
The Pentagon catches the Kremlin in a lie, releasing new video footage showing a Russian jet was to blame for the downing of an American military drone earlier this week.
Pentagon releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone
The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.
The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.
Tensions escalate after Russian fighter jet collides with US drone
The 42-second video, released Thursday, shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.
The 42-second video, released Thursday, shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.
Video released of Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone
The Pentagon has released footage of what it says is a Russian aircraft conducting an unsafe intercept of a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone in international airspace over the Black Sea.
The Pentagon has released footage of what it says is a Russian aircraft conducting an unsafe intercept of a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone in international airspace over the Black Sea.
Last Illinois Tuskegee airman remembered
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson, Jr., better known as Wilk, passed away a day before his 97th birthday, but his legacy will remain forever.
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson, Jr., better known as Wilk, passed away a day before his 97th birthday, but his legacy will remain forever.
Last Illinois Tuskegee airman remembered by loved ones
Wilk became a bomber pilot after World War II in the country's first Black aviation combat unit. He later became a bus driver because he couldn't pursue his dreams of being a commercial pilot.
Wilk became a bomber pilot after World War II in the country's first Black aviation combat unit. He later became a bus driver because he couldn't pursue his dreams of being a commercial pilot.
Last Illinois Tuskegee airman remembered
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson, Jr., better known as Wilk, died on Feb. 8. He passed away a day before his 97th birthday, but his legacy will remain with all of us forever.
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson, Jr., better known as Wilk, died on Feb. 8. He passed away a day before his 97th birthday, but his legacy will remain with all of us forever.
Family of fallen Illinois Army soldier finally receives his Purple Heart
The family of an American hero is back in possession of a priceless reminder of his sacrifice.
The family of an American hero is back in possession of a priceless reminder of his sacrifice.
Purple Heart returned to Illinois veteran's family
The family of an American hero is back in possession of a priceless reminder of his sacrifice.
The family of an American hero is back in possession of a priceless reminder of his sacrifice.
Lawmakers call for military action against Mexican drug cartels
Following the kidnapping and killing of Americans in Mexico, lawmakers are getting serious about the impacts cartels are having on both sides of the border. Fox News' Lauren Blanchard is in Washington with more.
Following the kidnapping and killing of Americans in Mexico, lawmakers are getting serious about the impacts cartels are having on both sides of the border. Fox News' Lauren Blanchard is in Washington with more.
Sister of Kim Jong Un warns North Korea ready to act against US, South
The influential sister of North Korea’s leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action.”
The influential sister of North Korea’s leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action.”
Purple Heart medal returned to family of Vietnam veteran
Army Specialist Kenneth Wiest was injured while serving in Vietnam. He died in 1998 at the age of 48, and the medal sat in a safe deposit box in O'Fallon, Illinois, for years before being turned over to the state.
Army Specialist Kenneth Wiest was injured while serving in Vietnam. He died in 1998 at the age of 48, and the medal sat in a safe deposit box in O'Fallon, Illinois, for years before being turned over to the state.
Purple Heart medal returned to family of Vietnam veteran
Army Specialist Kenneth Wiest was injured while serving in Vietnam. He died in 1998 at the age of 48, and his Purple Heart medal sat in a safe deposit box in O'Fallon, Illinois, for years before being turned over to the state.
Army Specialist Kenneth Wiest was injured while serving in Vietnam. He died in 1998 at the age of 48, and his Purple Heart medal sat in a safe deposit box in O'Fallon, Illinois, for years before being turned over to the state.
Black Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor for bravery after nearly 60-year wait
Nearly 60 years after he was recommended for the nation?s highest military award, retired Col. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday for his bravery in the Vietnam War.
Nearly 60 years after he was recommended for the nation?s highest military award, retired Col. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday for his bravery in the Vietnam War.
Black Vietnam veteran receives Medal of Honor after nearly 60-year wait
Retired Col. Paris Davis was one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat during the Vietnam War.
Retired Col. Paris Davis was one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat during the Vietnam War.
Lemont high school student represents Illinois in Washington D.C. for national essay competition
A Lemont high school student is heading to Washington D.C. to represent Illinois in the Voice of Democracy essay contest. The theme this year: Why is the veteran important? Andrew Kula says the veterans within his family have inspired him.
A Lemont high school student is heading to Washington D.C. to represent Illinois in the Voice of Democracy essay contest. The theme this year: Why is the veteran important? Andrew Kula says the veterans within his family have inspired him.
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson Jr., last known surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen in Chicago area, dead at 96
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson Jr. told generations of kids about being one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first Black aviation combat unit.
Oscar Lawton Wilkerson Jr. told generations of kids about being one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first Black aviation combat unit.
New Cook County program helps veterans with home repair work
A new program in Cook County is looking to help veterans keep up with repair work to their homes.
A new program in Cook County is looking to help veterans keep up with repair work to their homes.