World War II veteran receives medal 75 years after it was awarded
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea off SoCal coast
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
World's largest aviation show, featuring 2 Tuskegee Airmen, to kick off in Wisconsin
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
Wisconsin aircraft show features 2 Tuskegee Airmen
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
National Guard receives $4.6M expansion to gun range in Marseilles
National Guard troops will soon be training at a state-of-the-art facility in Marseilles in LaSalle County.
National Guard troops will soon be training at a state-of-the-art facility in Marseilles in LaSalle County.
RecruitMilitary Chicago veterans job fair
Allen Von Plinsky, US Army Veteran
Allen Von Plinsky, US Army Veteran
'Stuff the Squad' donation drive in Wheaton
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
Illinois Army dad surprises daughter and son after returning home
It had been 11 months since Army Sergeant Christopher Dewitt had seen his children in-person
It had been 11 months since Army Sergeant Christopher Dewitt had seen his children in-person
Veteran job fair to take place in Chicago Thursday
Job opportunities for veterans are coming to Chicago this week. The job fair will take place on Thursday.
Job opportunities for veterans are coming to Chicago this week. The job fair will take place on Thursday.
1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.
For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.
Naperville soldier welcomed home from Korea
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.
Illinois soldier welcomed home
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.
Chicago bridal shop gives away free gowns to healthcare workers, military members
Here comes the bride's big break: free wedding dresses.
Here comes the bride's big break: free wedding dresses.
Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses
John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.
John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.
Iconic World War II aircraft land in Romeoville
Todd Erskine of Commemorative Air Force talks about FiFi, the B-29 Superfortress vintage military plane that you can tour and fly this week in Romeoville.
Todd Erskine of Commemorative Air Force talks about FiFi, the B-29 Superfortress vintage military plane that you can tour and fly this week in Romeoville.
WWII bomber planes arrive in Chicago area – take a tour, fly in them
"FiFi" will be at the Lewis University airport, along with a B-24 and a number of other historic military planes, through Sunday.
"FiFi" will be at the Lewis University airport, along with a B-24 and a number of other historic military planes, through Sunday.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Cook County Jail holds resource fair for inmates who are veterans
“It helps us tremendously focus on the issues and problems that we probably hadn’t addressed out in the world,” said inmate and Marine Corps veteran Earnest Martin.
“It helps us tremendously focus on the issues and problems that we probably hadn’t addressed out in the world,” said inmate and Marine Corps veteran Earnest Martin.
Job fair for incarcerated veterans
The Cook County Jail held a unique resource fair Friday for inmates who are also veterans.
The Cook County Jail held a unique resource fair Friday for inmates who are also veterans.