Historic all-female veteran flight takes off from Midway for a trip to Washington D.C.
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicago veteran-led group assisting refugees with housing
"I'm very happy. I'm very happy. I'm safe and here," said one evacuee, Najiba Hassani. "I can't believe it right now that I am here"
"I'm very happy. I'm very happy. I'm safe and here," said one evacuee, Najiba Hassani. "I can't believe it right now that I am here"
Takeaways from the Senate hearing on the military withdrawal from Afghanistan
Professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo from North Central College shares his perspective on the testimonies of military leaders in Senate on the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo from North Central College shares his perspective on the testimonies of military leaders in Senate on the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
US military leaders favored keeping troops in Afghanistan amid withdrawal
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Military training jet crashes in Lake Worth
Multiple crews are in Lake Worth to investigate a military training jet crash Sunday morning.
Multiple crews are in Lake Worth to investigate a military training jet crash Sunday morning.
Pentagon says Afghanistan drone strike that killed 10 civilians in August 'tragic mistake'
The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed.
The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed.
Cook County clerk welcomes Honor Flight home
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Cook County clerk welcomes honor flight home
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Dept. of Veteran Affairs was first federal agency to require staff to be vaccinated
Dr. Elizabeth Brill, deputy chief medical officer of Veteran Affairs, talks about how their department is handling the vaccine mandate.
Dr. Elizabeth Brill, deputy chief medical officer of Veteran Affairs, talks about how their department is handling the vaccine mandate.
Army veteran pens book on surviving war and loss in Afghanistan
Scott DeLuzio talks about his new book "Surviving Son," and takeaways he took from the turmoil of war in Afghanistan.
Scott DeLuzio talks about his new book "Surviving Son," and takeaways he took from the turmoil of war in Afghanistan.
Illinois veterans take part in bicycle ride to raise PTSD awareness
Illinois veterans helped raise awareness about the struggles of post-traumatic stress disorders on Thursday.
Illinois veterans helped raise awareness about the struggles of post-traumatic stress disorders on Thursday.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
Chicago area veterans hike 13 miles to honor 13 soldiers killed in Kabul
Some local veterans over the weekend made huge strides to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Some local veterans over the weekend made huge strides to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
13-mile march for 13 soldiers killed in Kabul
Some local veterans over the weekend made huge strides to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Some local veterans over the weekend made huge strides to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday
Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.
Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.
‘They’re home now’: Soldiers welcomed back to US from Afghanistan with cheers, applause
Soldiers who helped during evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan returned home to a thunderous welcome ceremony on Sept. 6 at Fort Drum, New York.
Soldiers who helped during evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan returned home to a thunderous welcome ceremony on Sept. 6 at Fort Drum, New York.
Task Force Pineapple: Teacher, ex-Green Beret assisting Afghanistan evacuations
It's being called a modern underground railroad. A former U.S. Army Green Beret turned social studies teacher is now spearheading a mission to get people stuck in Afghanistan to safety.
It's being called a modern underground railroad. A former U.S. Army Green Beret turned social studies teacher is now spearheading a mission to get people stuck in Afghanistan to safety.
Group of American veterans band together to rescue over 1,000 people from Afghanistan
Former U.S. Army Green Beret Zac Lois talks about the mission of Task Force Pineapple and the importance of providing safe passage for Americans and their families stuck in Afghanistan.
Former U.S. Army Green Beret Zac Lois talks about the mission of Task Force Pineapple and the importance of providing safe passage for Americans and their families stuck in Afghanistan.
US Navy IDs 5 sailors killed in helicopter crash near San Diego
The MH-60S crashed on Aug. 31 about 70 miles off San Diego during what the Navy described as routine flight operations.
The MH-60S crashed on Aug. 31 about 70 miles off San Diego during what the Navy described as routine flight operations.
Taliban say they took last Afghan province held by resistance fighters
The Taliban say they have taken control of the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces in the country and the only province the Taliban had not seized during their sweep of Afghanistan last month.
The Taliban say they have taken control of the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces in the country and the only province the Taliban had not seized during their sweep of Afghanistan last month.