'Troop Talent Act': Senator Duckworth proposes bill to help veterans get jobs
"We just have to do a better job of welcoming veterans to help them transition into the workforce," Duckworth said.
"We just have to do a better job of welcoming veterans to help them transition into the workforce," Duckworth said.
Illinois family unearths loved one's past as a World War II pilot
A local man who served his country kept quiet about his incredible work as a World War II pilot. Now, his family is unearthing his past and honoring him for his service.
A local man who served his country kept quiet about his incredible work as a World War II pilot. Now, his family is unearthing his past and honoring him for his service.
Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Remarkable coincidence: Decades after WWII, veterans reunite after ending up at same Florida nursing home
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
Chicago-native Melissa Stockwell served her country on the battlefield and in the Paralympics
Melissa Stockwell joins Good Day Chicago to talk about representing America in the Army and in the Paralympics.
Melissa Stockwell joins Good Day Chicago to talk about representing America in the Army and in the Paralympics.
Illinois Joining Forces teams up with organizations to help veterans transition to civilian life
Former Army captain and Illinois Joining Forces Board Chair Erica Borggren talks about what they're doing to make life easier and more fulfilling for veterans who are transitioning into civilian life.
Former Army captain and Illinois Joining Forces Board Chair Erica Borggren talks about what they're doing to make life easier and more fulfilling for veterans who are transitioning into civilian life.
Chinese American veterans receive long-overdue recognition for their service in World War II
The Congressional Gold Medal is Congress’s highest symbol of national appreciation and after 75 years, recognition is being given to thousands of Chinese Americans who served in the military during World War II.
The Congressional Gold Medal is Congress’s highest symbol of national appreciation and after 75 years, recognition is being given to thousands of Chinese Americans who served in the military during World War II.
Chinese American veterans receive long-overdue recognition for their service in World War II
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Veterans Day 2021: 'Make Camo Your Cause' and support those who have served
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
Vietnam veteran helped build Chicago's Sears Tower
After the war, Mike Morgan, along with his father and uncles, helped build the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower.
After the war, Mike Morgan, along with his father and uncles, helped build the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower.
Local Vietnam vet helped build Sears Tower
After the war, Mike Morgan, along with his father and uncles, helped build the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower.
After the war, Mike Morgan, along with his father and uncles, helped build the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower.
Veteran raises $50,000 for military families by offering water to cyclists
Harry Fenstad is a U.S. Air Force veteran. The 83-year-old never really rode a bike but that didn’t stop him from raising more than $50,000 for military families through cycling.
Harry Fenstad is a U.S. Air Force veteran. The 83-year-old never really rode a bike but that didn’t stop him from raising more than $50,000 for military families through cycling.
Volunteer projects give back to Chicago veterans in thanks for their service
Terry Prince, acting director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what they're doing to give back to local veterans.
Terry Prince, acting director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what they're doing to give back to local veterans.
'Milestone': 1st woman graduates from US Army sniper school
The first female has graduated from the U.S. Army's sniper course, which trains to deliver long-range precision fire and collect battlefield information.
The first female has graduated from the U.S. Army's sniper course, which trains to deliver long-range precision fire and collect battlefield information.
Veterans Day: Chicago's Soldier Field hosting ceremony for veterans this Thursday
This Thursday is Veterans Day, and Chicago wants to make sure no one who stepped up to serve our country is forgotten.
This Thursday is Veterans Day, and Chicago wants to make sure no one who stepped up to serve our country is forgotten.
Soldier Field Veterans Day Ceremony
This Thursday is Veterans Day, and Chicago wants to make sure no one who stepped up to serve our country is forgotten.
This Thursday is Veterans Day, and Chicago wants to make sure no one who stepped up to serve our country is forgotten.
Tricoci University offers free haircuts to veterans year-round
April Cauthen and Christina Sell from Tricoci University talk about their efforts to give back to veterans.
April Cauthen and Christina Sell from Tricoci University talk about their efforts to give back to veterans.
'Veterans Path to Hope' aims to help service members re-adjust to life after returning home
It's no secret the life of a soldier is tough. But for many Americans who served, re-adjusting to life off the battlefield can be just as difficult.
It's no secret the life of a soldier is tough. But for many Americans who served, re-adjusting to life off the battlefield can be just as difficult.
Veterans Path to Hope
It's no secret the life of a soldier is tough. But for many Americans who served, re-adjusting to life off the battlefield can be just as difficult.
It's no secret the life of a soldier is tough. But for many Americans who served, re-adjusting to life off the battlefield can be just as difficult.
Merging Vets & Players builds peer support for veterans transitioning back to civilian life
David Garcia, member of MVP Chicago, talks about how their community helps build bonds between veterans and former professional athletes.
David Garcia, member of MVP Chicago, talks about how their community helps build bonds between veterans and former professional athletes.