New affordable housing development for veterans breaks ground in Chicago Heights
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Chicago Heights Wednesday for a new affordable housing development for veterans.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Chicago Heights Wednesday for a new affordable housing development for veterans.
US to dock nuclear submarines in South Korea for first time in decades
North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, along with concerns about China’s assertiveness in the region, have pushed the Biden administration to expand its Asian alliance.
North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, along with concerns about China’s assertiveness in the region, have pushed the Biden administration to expand its Asian alliance.
Legionnaires' disease reported at Quincy VA home again
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
One of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, Ken Potts, dies at 102
Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.
Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.
How veterans, military members can get free White Sox tickets
The Cook County clerk is teaming up with the Chicago White Sox to offer veterans and military members free tickets.
The Cook County clerk is teaming up with the Chicago White Sox to offer veterans and military members free tickets.
How veterans, military members can get free White Sox tickets
The Cook County clerk is teaming up with the Chicago White Sox to offer veterans and military members free tickets.
The Cook County clerk is teaming up with the Chicago White Sox to offer veterans and military members free tickets.
Illinois AG backs decorated Army vet James Rudisill’s bid to Supreme Court to restore benefits
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 32 other attorneys general are backing a bid by a veteran, a former decorated Army officer, who’s asking the U.S. Supreme Court to restore GI Bill college benefits in a case that could affect millions of long-serving vets.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 32 other attorneys general are backing a bid by a veteran, a former decorated Army officer, who’s asking the U.S. Supreme Court to restore GI Bill college benefits in a case that could affect millions of long-serving vets.
Man loses over 200 pounds so he can fulfill dream of enlisting
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile for first time
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency issued the report a day after the country’s neighbors detected a launch of a long-range missile from near Pyongyang.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency issued the report a day after the country’s neighbors detected a launch of a long-range missile from near Pyongyang.
FBI arrests Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira in probe of classified document leaks
FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months.
FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months.
US review on chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan largely blames Trump administration
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
Schaumburg post office renamed to honor Iraq, Afghanistan war veterans
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) renamed the Schaumburg post office on Monday.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) renamed the Schaumburg post office on Monday.
Schaumburg post office renamed to honor Iraq, Afghanistan war veterans
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) renamed the Schaumburg post office on Monday.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) renamed the Schaumburg post office on Monday.
Pandemic pounds pushed thousands of U.S. Army soldiers into obesity
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
Black Hawk crash: 2 helicopters crash during training exercise in Kentucky killing 9 soldiers
Nine soldiers were killed in a training exercise when two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near Fort. Campbell in Kentucky Wednesday night.
Nine soldiers were killed in a training exercise when two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near Fort. Campbell in Kentucky Wednesday night.
2 Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky, killing 9 people
The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.
The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.
Veterans honored in Illinois for National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Wednesday marked National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Wednesday marked National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Veterans honored in Illinois for National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Across the country, Americans honored and thanked those who served and their families, including three organizations in our state.
Across the country, Americans honored and thanked those who served and their families, including three organizations in our state.
Army course gives recruits 2nd chance to qualify for service
The Army launched the prep course to help recruits meet military standards. So far, more than 5,000 soldiers have graduated and gone on to basic training.
The Army launched the prep course to help recruits meet military standards. So far, more than 5,000 soldiers have graduated and gone on to basic training.
Illinois World War II veteran celebrates 98th birthday by skydiving out of C-47 aircraft
An Illinois man who served as a World War II paratrooper got the chance to celebrate his 98th birthday in a very cool way.
An Illinois man who served as a World War II paratrooper got the chance to celebrate his 98th birthday in a very cool way.