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.
Cook County clerk welcomes honor flight home
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Illinois veterans take part in bicycle ride to raise PTSD awareness
Illinois veterans helped raise awareness about the struggles of post-traumatic stress disorders on Thursday.
13-mile march for 13 soldiers killed in Kabul
Some local veterans over the weekend made huge strides to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
First Honor Flight takes off from Midway since start of pandemic
Honor Flight Chicago's first flight in almost two years will land late Wednesday at Midway, after taking off early Wednesday morning.
Over 100 veterans to take off from Midway in first Honor Flight since the pandemic
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Large job fair brings opportunities for military members, veterans and family
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
RecruitMilitary Chicago veterans job fair
Allen Von Plinsky, US Army Veteran
'Stuff the Squad' donation drive in Wheaton
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses
John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.
Job fair for incarcerated veterans
The Cook County Jail held a unique resource fair Friday for inmates who are also veterans.
500 American flags at LaGrange park raising money for veterans, first responders
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
Flags at LaGrange park raising money for veterans, first responders
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
Local Marine Corps veteran surprised with car after crash
A local Marine Corps veteran received an incredible surprise in Chicago on Friday.
WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.