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.
Biden: 5,000 troops will deploy to Afghanistan to ensure 'orderly and safe' drawdown
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
Chicago-area family reunited with Purple Heart medal
A Purple Heart has been returned to it's rightful owner after nearly 80 years.
A Purple Heart has been returned to it's rightful owner after nearly 80 years.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Large job fair brings opportunities for military members, veterans and family
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Taliban seizes key Afghan cities as US troops complete pullout
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Remains of suburban Chicago soldier killed during World War II identified
Army Tech. Sgt. Arthur W. Countryman, 37, was fighting Germans in a forest in November 1944. Now, decades later, his remains have been identified and he will be buried in his hometown of Plainfield, Illinois.
Army Tech. Sgt. Arthur W. Countryman, 37, was fighting Germans in a forest in November 1944. Now, decades later, his remains have been identified and he will be buried in his hometown of Plainfield, Illinois.
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.