Veterans

The annual election of officers was held during the April meeting of American Legion Post 328 in Morrison.

The initiative that got an Army met from Island Lake a new roof is through the Owens Corning Foundation's Roof Deployment Project and Feldco.

The Soldier Songs and Voices nonprofit organization “provides free instruments and songwriting lessons to veterans as a form of post-conflict care,” according to its website.

A retreat attended by many Crystal Lake veterans over the years where first responders and military veterans and their families share stories only they can understand is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at Bellarmine’s Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington.

March 29, 1973, is recognized as the day the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam. The first-even Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day was observed Friday at the McHenry County Government Center.

Over 60 people gathered for the “Voices from Vietnam,” program on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the McHenry County Government Administration Building in Woodstock. The program was the first time that McHenry County honored Vietnam veterans on Vietnam War Veterans Day. The day, that was created by federal law enacted in 2017, honors the more than 2.7 million American men and women who served in Vietnam.

Sam Maue, 17, of Homer Glen, won first place and will continue to the district contest. But Molly Nelson, 17, of Joliet, won a very close second place i

Different programs offer different approaches to help veterans cope; the key, organizers say, is getting veterans connected with help.

American Legion Post 66 is getting a hand-up from the city of DeKalb with paying for a new electronic sign. The Legion Post is among the latest recipients of the city of DeKalb’s Architectural Improvement Program grants.

All Vietnam Veterans are invited to attend a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans celebration Wednesday, April 3 at the Wesley Center at United Methodist Church, Morris

Illinois’ veterans affairs director told a legislative panel this week that while state-run veterans homes have better policies in place following a COVID-19 outbreak that killed 36 residents at the La Salle Veterans Home in 2020, understaffing remains a challenge.

Sherman "Spud" Vaugn, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday this weekend at First Presbyterian church in Joliet.

The staff of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in February 2024.

The Genoa Veterans Home is hosting a raffle fundraiser to purchase a motorized trike for Genoa resident Craig Swinson.

Call 815-284-2003 to reserve a meal, which is available for dine-in at the post, 1120 W. First St., or for carryout.