Years after his two tours of service concluded, Bourbonnais resident Ty "Doc" Watson found his place in the world.

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Check out our photos from our Thank You Veterans special section in Kankakee County for 2025.

Manteno teacher and softball coach Josh Carlile, known as "Sarge" to his players, has carried on the rich military tradition of his family with his life of service.

Kankakee's Melanie McCummiskey works to support veterans and others with complex PTSD.

Up until two years ago, Robin Senesac said he didn’t think of himself as a veteran.

During a recent Veterans Treatment Court session, Kankakee County Circuit Judge Marlowe Jones was talking to a veteran via Zoom.

With thousands of military veterans in Kankakee County, the area's Veterans Assistance Commission has been ready to serve here since 1987.

Jared Walters’ journey to becoming an officer with the Manteno Police Department in May made a stop in the U.S. Army.

During his junior year at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, Nick Mayo enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves.