Military experience helped McHenry coach Derek Franzen discover life passionBy Joe Aguilar●November 08, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST
Marengo-based group helps veterans with life-altering injuries – and is run by themBy Janelle Walker●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
Queen of Hearts money helps McHenry VFW upgrade hall – and help more veterans in needBy Janelle Walker●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
‘Lived history in color’: WWII hero, D-Day pilot from Fox River Grove, 105, inspires local vets to helpBy Michelle Meyer●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
GalleryPhotos: Shaw Local says Thank You Veterans in McHenry CountyBy Gregory Shvaver●November 08, 2025 at 8:47 am CST
Helping refugees after fall of Saigon led McHenry veteran to life of serviceBy Amanda Marrazzo●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voiceBy Amanda Marrazzo●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
Crystal Lake Marine, Smash’d Burgers owner, turned to cooking in ‘dark’ times, found missionBy Amanda Marrazzo●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
In 27 years at McHenry County commission, he’s helped veterans secure millions in health care, benefitsBy Janelle Walker●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
Canines 4 Christ ministry offers hope to veterans with help from man’s best friendBy Megann Horstead●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
‘Functional art’: Trout Valley vet makes kitchen knives specially designed for people with disabilitiesBy Michelle Meyer●November 08, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST
‘Above and beyond’: He served in Iraq; now he serves vets in Kane County, soon McHenryBy David Petesch●November 08, 2025 at 12:05 am CST
‘Quite an honor’: McHenry High teacher accompanies veterans, students on Honor FlightBy Claire O'Brien●November 08, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST
McHenry High grads made sure classmates killed in Vietnam wouldn’t be forgottenBy Janelle Walker●November 09, 2024 at 12:05 am CST
McHenry County’s long history of serving the nation – and the Revolutionary War veteran buried here By Kaitlyn Tomaszewski●November 09, 2024 at 12:05 am CST
The military has shaped Crystal Lake woman’s life, from meeting her husband to inspiring her philanthropyBy Michelle Meyer●November 09, 2024 at 12:05 am CST
McHenry has something few other towns can boast: 3 active veterans groups, all with halls in the cityBy Janelle Walker●November 09, 2024 at 12:05 am CST
‘There to cry with us’: As McHenry VFW chaplain, Ken Hauser helped members grieve commander’s sudden deathBy Amanda Marrazzo●November 09, 2024 at 12:05 am CST
Payment accepted in hugs: Huntley group honors veterans with handmade quiltsBy Claire O'Brien●November 09, 2024 at 12:05 am CST
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