Dozens of veterans board the 100th voyage of Honor Flight Chicago
Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.
Aurora police searching for military veteran who walked away from hospital
Police are searching for a military veteran who walked away from a hospital in west suburban Aurora last week.
LaSalle Veterans Home 'had no plan' to prevent deadly COVID outbreak, attorney says
Families of veterans who died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an Illinois nursing home have filed lawsuits, claiming the home and the state were woefully unprepared to protect them from the virus.
National Virtual Career Fair aims to engage veterans in the workforce
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their National Virtual Career Fair and talks about how veterans can get involved.
Suburban Chicago company making barbecue sauce to benefit veterans
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
Family of Irene Chavez, woman who died in Chicago police custody, files lawsuit
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago Park District giving veterans taste of Winter Olympics
Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, icy sports.
Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics
Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, icy sports.
Virtual career fair for veterans taking place today
Chris Newsome, senior vice president for RecruitMilitary, previews the job fair they are holding today for military veterans looking to transition in to the workforce.
Struggling Vietnam veteran gifted new car by U.S. Vets
FOX 32 Chicago is sharing an incredible example of how U.S. Vets is helping to end homelessness among veterans nationwide.
Program provides art and craft kits to help veterans heal
Many vets are still struggling with their time served in the military.
Illinois family unearths loved one's past as a World War II pilot
A local man who served his country kept quiet about his incredible work as a World War II pilot. Now, his family is unearthing his past and honoring him for his service.
Volunteer projects give back to Chicago veterans in thanks for their service
Terry Prince, acting director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what they're doing to give back to local veterans.
Tricoci University offers free haircuts to veterans year-round
April Cauthen and Christina Sell from Tricoci University talk about their efforts to give back to veterans.
Veterans Path to Hope
It's no secret the life of a soldier is tough. But for many Americans who served, re-adjusting to life off the battlefield can be just as difficult.
Illinois trying to identify owners of 11 abandoned Purple Heart medals
Why doesn't Illinois just check the U.S. Armed Forces list of all Purple Heart awardees? Turns out that there's no comprehensive list of veterans who have received Purple Hearts.
118 veterans return home from Honor Flight
Honor Flight Chicago recognizes the bravery, determination and patriotism of America’s senior war veterans with an all expense paid journey that they truly deserve.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
First all-female honor flight carries veterans from Chicago to Washington D.C.
The first all-female honor flight carrying veterans from all wars took off from Midway Airport on Wednesday morning.
Cook County clerk welcomes Honor Flight home
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.