Orland Hills bar hosts party for local vets

A star-spangled tradition continues at a local watering hole in Orland Hills.  

First-ever Vets and Pets event Saturday offers free vaccines, microchips
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The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Animal and Rabies Control have partnered with Chicago Animal Care and Control to launch Vets and Pets. the first-ever free rabies vaccine and microchip clinic for pets of local veterans and service members.

Traveling Korean War Memorial comes to Des Plaines this weekend

The Korean War Memorial, a traveling tribute, will make its way to Des Plaines this weekend, offering a poignant experience for visitors.

Traveling Korean War Memorial comes to Des Plaines this weekend
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The Korean War Memorial, a traveling tribute, will make its way to Des Plaines this weekend, offering a poignant experience for visitors.

Operation Help a Hero returns to support veterans and family members this June
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Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) and veteran Mathius Carter from the Road Home Program talk about the return of Operation Help a Hero and what they're doing to make the lives of veterans better.

Antioch homeowner unearths possible WWII rocket
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A bomb squad is investigating a potential old World War II anti-tank rocket found in a suburban Antioch backyard.

Possible WWII rocket found in Antioch yard

An Antioch resident made a shocking discovery in their yard Thursday morning.

US military offering fast-track to citizenship for migrants who enlist

The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.

Ex-Cook County judge, accused of stealing Tuskegee Airman?s life savings, is ordered to pay $1.2M
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Former presiding Cook County judge Patricia Martin is accused in a lawsuit of stealing more than $240,000 from a Tuskegee Airman?s savings and retirement accounts, sinking more than $100,000 of it into cryptocurrency.

Ex-Cook County judge, accused of stealing Tuskegee Airman’s life savings, is ordered to pay $1.2M

Former presiding Cook County judge Patricia Martin is accused in a lawsuit of stealing more than $240,000 from a Tuskegee Airman’s savings and retirement accounts, sinking more than $100,000 of it into cryptocurrency.

D-Day's 79th anniversary: Normandy honors World War II veterans

World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.

WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to honor D-Day on 79th anniversary

Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.