SoCal Marine identified as one of 13 US servicemembers killed in Kabul airport suicide bombing attack
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in action while stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in action while stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for impeachment after Kabul airport attack
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
World leaders, Republicans press Biden on extending Kabul evacuation deadline
There are dire predictions of grave trouble ahead in Afghanistan from Republican critics of President Joe Biden.
There are dire predictions of grave trouble ahead in Afghanistan from Republican critics of President Joe Biden.
Chicago Marine Corps major helps Afghan interpreter safely escape Taliban-controlled country
A Chicago Marine who served in Afghanistan says he thinks the country may be headed toward another civil war.
A Chicago Marine who served in Afghanistan says he thinks the country may be headed toward another civil war.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Interpreter safely escapes Afghanistan thanks to the efforts of Chicago-native Marine Corps major
Chicago-native and Marine Corps Major Thomas Schueman talks about his efforts to obtain a visa for an interpreter and his family to safely escape Afghanistan and the reach of the Taliban.
Chicago-native and Marine Corps Major Thomas Schueman talks about his efforts to obtain a visa for an interpreter and his family to safely escape Afghanistan and the reach of the Taliban.
Biden committed to completing Afghanistan evacuation by next week
President Joe Biden said he’s committed to ending the evacuation operation by next Tuesday. After a chaotic start, it’s become one of the largest mass airlifts in history.
President Joe Biden said he’s committed to ending the evacuation operation by next Tuesday. After a chaotic start, it’s become one of the largest mass airlifts in history.
US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
Blue Angels practice in Chicago before big show this weekend
If you didn’t see them, you most certainly heard them.
If you didn’t see them, you most certainly heard them.
Biden vows to get all Americans home amid chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
Two-thirds of Americans say Afghanistan war wasn't worth fighting, poll finds
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
First Honor Flight in almost two years takes off from Midway
It was a day of camaraderie and reflection in the nation's capital for a group of over 100 local veterans, the majority of them having served in Vietnam.
It was a day of camaraderie and reflection in the nation's capital for a group of over 100 local veterans, the majority of them having served in Vietnam.
First Honor Flight takes off from Midway since start of pandemic
Honor Flight Chicago's first flight in almost two years will land late Wednesday at Midway, after taking off early Wednesday morning.?
Honor Flight Chicago's first flight in almost two years will land late Wednesday at Midway, after taking off early Wednesday morning.?
Taliban violently disperses protest as Afghan president resurfaces in UAE
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
Over 100 veterans to take off from Midway in first Honor Flight since the pandemic
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
What to make of the turmoil in Afghanistan
Professor Tom Mockaitis from DePaul University shares his perspective on the crisis in Afghanistan and what factors led to the turbulent situation the U.S. finds itself in now.
Professor Tom Mockaitis from DePaul University shares his perspective on the crisis in Afghanistan and what factors led to the turbulent situation the U.S. finds itself in now.
Taliban seizes Afghanistan: What happened and what could come next
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
Chicago business owner who came from Kabul worried for his family in Afghanistan
"I'm here and I'm scared. This is very dangerous and I hope things get better," he said.
"I'm here and I'm scared. This is very dangerous and I hope things get better," he said.
Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
US aims to secure Kabul airport for departures, nations call for safe passage
U.S. officials say they are taking steps to secure Kabul’s international airport to enable the safe departure of thousands of U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan by way of civilian and military flights.
U.S. officials say they are taking steps to secure Kabul’s international airport to enable the safe departure of thousands of U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan by way of civilian and military flights.