Hines V.A. treating toxin exposure in veterans
As a helicopter mechanic in Vietnam, Army veteran Dana Wheeler was exposed to a toxic herbicide used by the U.S. military called "Agent Orange".
As a helicopter mechanic in Vietnam, Army veteran Dana Wheeler was exposed to a toxic herbicide used by the U.S. military called "Agent Orange".
Illinois WWII 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.
Hines VA treating toxin exposure in veterans
As we mark twenty years since the start of the Iraq War, veterans of that conflict are just beginning to receive specialized treatment for the toxins they encountered on the ground. ?
As we mark twenty years since the start of the Iraq War, veterans of that conflict are just beginning to receive specialized treatment for the toxins they encountered on the ground. ?
20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Israel sees protests after Netanyahu fires defense chief
Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem.
Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem.
Army pulls recruiting ads featuring Jonathan Majors after arrest
Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads.
Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads.
Former Navy rescue swimmer from Illinois charged with attempting to drown man in Florida condo pool
Police say that Seth Beavers, 33, was told that the condo pool was closed, and that's when he attacked the security guard and dragged him into the pool.
Police say that Seth Beavers, 33, was told that the condo pool was closed, and that's when he attacked the security guard and dragged him into the pool.
Suspected Iran drone kills US worker in Syria
The Biden Administration is responding to a suspected Iranian drone attack, which killed an American contractor and wounded five US service members in Syria.
The Biden Administration is responding to a suspected Iranian drone attack, which killed an American contractor and wounded five US service members in Syria.
Search for missing sailor Seamus Gray called off in Waukegan
The search for a missing U.S. Navy sailor last seen on Saturday has been called off after officials combed the lake, shores, beaches and woods of north suburban Waukegan.
The search for a missing U.S. Navy sailor last seen on Saturday has been called off after officials combed the lake, shores, beaches and woods of north suburban Waukegan.
US launches airstrikes in Syria after Iranian-made drone kills US worker
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
'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.