Great Lakes Navy Band musicians share their music and military journey ahead of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is on Saturday and it's time to let those who have served our country know how much they are appreciated. Lt. Commander Chris Cornette and Musician Third Class Robert Totten from the Great Lakes Navy Band joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday to perform a song.
NFL to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients
The NFL is teaming up with the National Medal of Honor Museum this weekend for a special tribute. Medal of Honor recipient Major General Patrick Brady joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday to talk more about it.
US Dept. of Defense releases rap song to honor veterans
The song, titled “Salute," is performed by Staff Sergeant Lamar Riddick.
Veterans Day: How you can help our homeless military men and women
As Veterans Day approaches, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is urging support for homeless military veterans.
Black McDonald's Operators donate 2,500 turkeys to Chicago area veterans and families
The lines were long at one Chicago area McDonald's Wednesday morning, but not for McMuffins or hash browns. Instead, it was all about turkey and the fixings.
Black McDonald's Operators donate 2,500 turkey to veterans and families
The lines were long at one Chicago area McDonald's Wednesday morning, but not for McMuffins or hash browns. Instead, it was all about turkey and the fixings.
Local veterans honored through exhibit at Midway, O'Hare Airports
In the hall that leads from the CTA’s trains to the Midway Airport terminal, there is photo exhibit entitled “American Heroes: Portraits of Service," featuring photographs and stories of veterans from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
American Heroes: Portraits of Service on display at Midway Airport honor veterans
The hallway connecting Midway Airport terminals to the CTA trains are lined with portraits of local veterans in honor of Veterans Day this Saturday. The exhibit is called American Heroes: Portraits of Service and it tells the stories of those who served their country in World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War.
Watch: US Dept. of Defense releases 1st ever rap song to honor veterans
The song, titled “Salute," is performed by Staff Sergeant Lamar Riddick.
Local veterans honored through exhibit at Midway, O'Hare Airports
American Heroes: Portraits of Service exhibit honors local veterans at Midway and O'Hare Airports. The exhibits feature dozens of senior veterans from across the country who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Chicagoland veterans honored ahead of Veterans Day with heartfelt ceremony
In a heartwarming ceremony just ahead of Veterans Day, Chicagoland veterans were honored on Tuesday.
Chicagoland veterans honored ahead of Veterans Day with heartfelt ceremony
In a heartwarming ceremony just ahead of Veterans Day, Chicagoland veterans were honored on Tuesday.
National Museum of the American Sailor: Exploring sailor tattoo art and Navy history
The National Museum of the American Sailor is located in Chicago's north suburbs. It is funded by the U.S. Navy and admission is free.
Veteran Marine shares inspiring journey of survival and perserverance
U.S. Marine veteran Edward Schrank tells his remarkable story of survival on Good Day Chicago. He remained on active duy after losing his left eye and part of his skull to chemical exposure. He also beat cancer eight times.
National Museum of the American Sailor honors the plight and history of U.S. veterans
The National Museum of the American Sailor is unveiling four new exhibits that showcases the culture and traditions of U.S. sailors.
Operation Connect-A-Vet rallies communities around their heroes
With Veterans Day and the holiday season just around the corner, one organization is launching a new program to ensure that every veteran feels connected.
Chicago Bears and USAA honor women in service at inspiring Veterans Day dinner
It didn’t matter if you were young, retired, or served in the Army, Air Force, Marines or another branch, you were welcomed and appreciated.
Chicago Bears and USAA honor women in service at inspiring Veterans Day dinner
The Chicago Bears in partnership with USAA hosted a Women in Service dinner Monday night.
Mobile medical clinic to be deployed to help homeless veterans around Chicago
A brand-new advancement in health care unveiled Monday will meet veterans where they're most in need.
Mobile medical clinics to be deployed to help homeless veterans across Chicago area
A mobile medical unit from the Jesse Brown V.A. Center will be deployed to assist homeless military veterans in need of health care and support.