News about veterans
Proceeds will fund Sterling American Legion charities.
The DuPage County Recorder and the Veterans Assistance Commission will host resource fair for veterans on Aug. 21
Local veterans, public officials and officials from the United States Postal Service spoke at the ceremony before unveiling the new plaque in the lobby of the St. Charles post office.
The public is invited to attend the renaming ceremony of the former East Side Station Post Office in St. Charles where a new plaque is expected to be unveiled.
A 107-year-old World War II veteran from DeKalb who recently celebrated her birthday has been awarded a Women’s Army Corps medal, almost eight decades after she was honorably discharged. The medal was presented to her by the DeKalb American Legion Post No. 66.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new bill that changes the qualifications for tax exemptions for disabled veterans.
On Aug. 23, a Will County judge will decide the sentence for a Joliet couple who pleaded guilty to stealing money from Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 Legion Riders.
The Village of Montgomery and the Fox Valley Park District hosted a ceremony on June 8 in Montgomery Park dedicating two monuments to the community’s veterans, first responders, and essential workers.
What started off as a box of donuts and a handful of veterans has blossomed into a resource-driven, therapeutic breakfast of camaraderie and fellowship.
Veterans meet once a month at the Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling for breakfast and fellowship.
Veterans were honored Wednesday in Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Park in Peru. The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp held their annual Salute to Veterans honoring local members who served in the military.
Just days after celebrating his 100th birthday, Daniel Obriot of Crystal Lake, a World War II veteran, shared memories and said he is looking forward to his 101st birthday.
Midwest Veterans Closet will host a holiday grocery giveaway June 28.
Anna Green Showerman's father died in World War II.Nearly 80 years later, the Batavia woman received her father's long-overdue war medals.
The annual bike ride is a fundraiser for AllenForce, a Plainfield-based nonprofit that serves veterans.
The Dixon American Legion will be serving grilled ribeye steak, baked potato or French fries, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert on Friday night.
Residents of Joliet recognized Juneteenth on Wednesday by breaking ground on a new museum commemorating Black military service members at the historic Casseday House on the city's east side.
Event was held at The Center, formally the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center
A 5K held last month at Huntley High School raised $17,500 to help military veterans served at Veterans Path to Hope in Crystal Lake struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Lockport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5788 raised the money for the e Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery support committee by hosting a Hawaiian Luau Dinner fundraiser on May 11.
The Huntley American Legion Vet Fest will be from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 15.
McHenry County residents contributed almost 8,300 pounds of food and other items during Operation Dropbox. That provided an opportunity for the county to run a simulation of the distribution of emergency supplies.
Former Joliet resident Steve Kost of Palos Park, a member of The Art Movement in Joliet and the Romeoville Art Society, created 36-inch long, 65-pound cicada from scrap metal that he entered into the sculpture category at ScrapFest in Lansing, Michigan.
Stacy Heiliger, Harvard's new parks and recreation superintendent, is working to bring more recreation option to town. She's also working to return US Navy documents to the family of a deceased WWII-era veteran.
Veterans and families of local Lockport Township veterans were asked to contribute or lend memorabilia from their service to the township for the display.
The DeKalb Elks Lodge 765 and DeKalb Veterans Memorial will host a ceremony to celebrate Flag Day on Friday at the memorial, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. All are invited.
World War II veteran Ted Micci celebrated his 103rd birthday on June 25. Micci was awarded numerous accolades for his military achievements,
Sauk Valley Community College is offering the program for veterans June 18, with two four-hour session options.
The Dixon American Legion will serve ham and au gratin potatoes, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 7.
Edward "Bud" Berthold, 104, is commemorating D-Day by revisiting the battlefield for ceremonies and parades with over 50 other WWII veterans.
The remains of a Rock Falls man, who was declared missing in action while fighting in the Korean War nearly 74 years ago, were buried with full military honors Tuesday at a Rock Falls cemetery.
The Beer & Bourbon Fest will feature 18 beer samplings and three bourbon samplings, live music on two stages, food outdoor games and vendors. All proceeds benefit Will County Habitat for Humanity's veterans programs.
U.S. Army Cpl. Richard Seloover's remains were laid to rest in Rock Falls on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Seloover was killed in 1950 while fighting in the Korean War. He was 17 at the time of his death.
Robert Larson was a young man with a horn, just 18 and graduated high school when on Nov. 22, 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy to play in the band on ships.
U.S. Army Cpl. Richard Seloover was killed in a 1950 battle in Korea. His remains arrived at McDonald Funeral Home on Thursday.
After nearly 75 years buried in a grave marked unknown, U.S. Army Cpl. Richard Seloover's remains returned home to Rock Falls on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
U.S. Army Cpl. Richard Seloover, who was 17 at the time, went missing in action on Sept. 6, 1950; he was accounted for on Jan. 10, 2024, after scientists at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified his remains.
The remains of Pfc. Bryan Myers, killed in action in 1950, were recently identified and will be buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. The Joliet Police Department will provide an escort from Fred C. Dames Funeral Home to the cemetery.
Tina West served 20 years in the United States Air Force and shared a brief insight into her military career under a picture-perfect sky.
Senate Bill 2751 calls for counties to waive building permit fees for veterans with disabilities and their caregivers when modifications are needed to accommodate the veteran’s disability,
The plaque is a reminder of how people came together to remember, reflect and heal while honoring those who paid the ultimate price.
Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 hosted the parade and observance ceremony.
Across Will County, communities are taking time to honor fallen service members with special Memorial Day events and observations over the holiday weekend
DeKalb County-area veterans groups, cities and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to come together to honor all who’ve died in service to the country. Here's what's happening May 27:
James McElroy, 83, of Morris, participates in many veteran-related programs.
The Village of Mundelein is pleased to introduce a new initiative -- the Hometown Heroes Veteran’s Banner Program -- honoring Mundelein residents who served in the military by way of street banners.
It’s one thing to foster remembrance. It’s another to provoke action. Participants in the upcoming Mid-America Rolling Thunder Demonstration Parade will be out to accomplish both.
Midwest Veterans Closet will host a grocery giveaway May 24.
A plaque honoring Korean War veterans from the area is scheduled to be unveiled on Memorial Day at Lee County Veterans Memorial Park.
Volunteers place over 1,000 flags on veterans' graves over the weekend.