White Sox to pay tribute to military for Memorial Day weekend
Steven Herman, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, talks about how the White Sox will honor members of the military this weekend.
Steven Herman, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, talks about how the White Sox will honor members of the military this weekend.
Volunteers in Lisle assemble care packages for troops serving overseas
In west suburban Lisle, volunteers assemble care packages for troops serving in the Middle East, Africa and the Pacific Rim. Each box is stuffed with 25 pounds of surprises from home.
In west suburban Lisle, volunteers assemble care packages for troops serving in the Middle East, Africa and the Pacific Rim. Each box is stuffed with 25 pounds of surprises from home.
US flags placed on Arlington National Cemetery headstones in honor of Memorial Day
Thousands of service members will place American flags on over 260,000 headstones at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday as part of their Memorial Day remembrance celebrations.
Thousands of service members will place American flags on over 260,000 headstones at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday as part of their Memorial Day remembrance celebrations.
Joliet 'Battle Buddy' program pairs military veteran officers with veterans who call 911
911 dispatchers in Joliet ask the caller seeking assistance if they are a veteran and if so, the dispatcher puts out a call for a trained officer.
911 dispatchers in Joliet ask the caller seeking assistance if they are a veteran and if so, the dispatcher puts out a call for a trained officer.
‘A true hero’: Biden awards Medal of Honor to 94-year-old Korean War veteran
President Joe Biden awarded his first Medal of Honor this week to a retired colonel for acts of bravery during the Korean War, the White House announced Wednesday.
President Joe Biden awarded his first Medal of Honor this week to a retired colonel for acts of bravery during the Korean War, the White House announced Wednesday.
2 pilots eject from F-15 fighter jet at Illinois airport
Two pilots safely ejected out of a military fighter jet Tuesday morning at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.
Two pilots safely ejected out of a military fighter jet Tuesday morning at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.
Petition calls for NFL to retire Pat Tillman's No. 40 jersey
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
New memorial dedicated to soldiers who died on secret mission to Vietnam
Families have fought for recognition of the soldiers who died on Tiger Flight 739 for years now because their names aren’t allowed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial since they didn’t die in a combat zone.
Families have fought for recognition of the soldiers who died on Tiger Flight 739 for years now because their names aren’t allowed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial since they didn’t die in a combat zone.
Conflict escalates between Israel and Palestine
Aviv Ezra, Israel's Midwest Consul General, talks about the violent tension in the Middle East.
Aviv Ezra, Israel's Midwest Consul General, talks about the violent tension in the Middle East.
‘A great patriot’: Last surviving Marine of USS Indianapolis sinking, Edgar Harrell, dies
An organization dedicated to preserving the USS Indianapolis’ legacy said Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine of the ship’s sinking, has died.
An organization dedicated to preserving the USS Indianapolis’ legacy said Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine of the ship’s sinking, has died.
Campaign seeks to honor Captain Steve Phillis with posthumous Medal of Honor
Brigadier General Jim 'Boots' Demarest talks about his efforts to honor Rock Island-native Captain Steve Phillis for his bravery and actions during Desert Storm.
Brigadier General Jim 'Boots' Demarest talks about his efforts to honor Rock Island-native Captain Steve Phillis for his bravery and actions during Desert Storm.
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
US Army finds Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s supervisor sexually harassed her, Ft. Hood leaders didn’t act on it
The U.S. Army has released some additional findings regarding the disappearance of Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood last year.
The U.S. Army has released some additional findings regarding the disappearance of Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood last year.
Student athletes give new bicycles to two military kids in Chicago
The bicycles went to Lilyani Torres, 4, and Ethyn Torres, 11. Their father, Marine Staff Sgt. Salvador Torres, has served the United States for 13 years.
The bicycles went to Lilyani Torres, 4, and Ethyn Torres, 11. Their father, Marine Staff Sgt. Salvador Torres, has served the United States for 13 years.
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
Air Force base deploys pack of robot dogs to enhance security
Tyndall AFB is using robodogs as an added layer of security on base.
Tyndall AFB is using robodogs as an added layer of security on base.
Fort Belvoir soldiers harassed at Fairfax County IHOP restaurant, video shows
Local soldiers say they were the target of racist harassment when they were out to lunch near their post at Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County.
Local soldiers say they were the target of racist harassment when they were out to lunch near their post at Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County.
National World War I Memorial unveiled in nation’s capital
Friday marks the official opening of the newly constructed National World War I Memorial site in Washington, D.C.
Friday marks the official opening of the newly constructed National World War I Memorial site in Washington, D.C.
Pyramid-shaped UFOs spotted by Navy may be the best 'the world has ever seen,' filmmaker says
The Pentagon has confirmed the authenticity of newly leaked video and images showing multiple UFO sightings by U.S. Navy personnel, as the government prepares to release a highly anticipated first-of-its-kind report on UFOs this summer.
The Pentagon has confirmed the authenticity of newly leaked video and images showing multiple UFO sightings by U.S. Navy personnel, as the government prepares to release a highly anticipated first-of-its-kind report on UFOs this summer.
Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.