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.
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.
World marks one year since Russian invasion of Ukraine
Michael Bociurkiw, senior fellow at The Atlantic Council, speaks about the Russian invasion of Ukraine one year after the conflict began.
Michael Bociurkiw, senior fellow at The Atlantic Council, speaks about the Russian invasion of Ukraine one year after the conflict began.
What to make of Russia's invasion of Ukraine one year later
Professor William Muck from North Central College reflects on Russia's invasion of Ukraine one year after the conflict began.
Professor William Muck from North Central College reflects on Russia's invasion of Ukraine one year after the conflict began.
North Korea makes new threats, US bombers fly after missile test
North Korea said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized "suddenly" without prior notice at Kim Jong Un's direct order.
North Korea said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized "suddenly" without prior notice at Kim Jong Un's direct order.
Military completes recovery of Chinese balloon debris
The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and analysis of the debris so far reinforces conclusions that it was a Chinese spy balloon, U.S. officials said Friday.
The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and analysis of the debris so far reinforces conclusions that it was a Chinese spy balloon, U.S. officials said Friday.
Military completes recovery of Chinese balloon debris
Officials say the U.S. believes that Navy, Coast Guard, and FBI personnel collected all of the balloon debris, including equipment that could reveal what information it was able to monitor and collect.
Officials say the U.S. believes that Navy, Coast Guard, and FBI personnel collected all of the balloon debris, including equipment that could reveal what information it was able to monitor and collect.
CTA, US Army announce new veteran recruitment partnership
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
CTA, US Army announce new veteran recruitment partnership
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
Biden: 3 aerial objects shot down over US not from China
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
US F-35 jets intercept 4 Russian fighter aircraft near Alaska, second action in 2 days
Two US F-35 fighter jets intercepted a Russian fighter aircraft Thursday as it approached Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone.
Two US F-35 fighter jets intercepted a Russian fighter aircraft Thursday as it approached Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone.



















