Wounded Warrior Project 'Soldier Ride' kicks off in Chicago area
The Wounded Warrior Project "Soldier Ride" kicked off in Brookfield Thursday. More than 40 Wounded Warriors from across the nation were taking part.
Chicago hospital's art therapy lets veterans reveal what their PTSD looks like
Art therapy is part of the Chicago hospital’s two-week, intense outpatient treatment program for veterans called "The Road Home." The program is free for veterans and their family members — across the country.
Remembering D-Day: A closer look at one of WWII's most chaotic and pivotal battles
On June 6, 1944, the largest air, land and sea invasion in military history took place on the Normandy coast of France.
WWII veterans flown to Normandy for D-Day anniversary
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
New Illinois law waives school fees for low-income students with veteran or active military parent
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
New law reduces school fees for children of military personnel
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
WOOGMS Parade returns to Lake View after pandemic pause
Beyond the drum team at the start, don’t expect much parade pageantry in Lake View at the annual WOOGMS parade.
President Biden observes Memorial Day with ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden observed Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Monday.
Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans buried in Chicago cemetery from every single American war
A special commemoration was held at a Chicago cemetery on Memorial Day, where veterans from all of America's wars are buried, dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War.
Memorial Day parade honors fallen veterans buried in Chicago cemetery from every single one of America's wars
A special commemoration was held at a Chicago cemetery today, where veterans from all of America's wars are buried, dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War.
Memorial Day parade in Arlington Heights honors fallen military members
In Arlington Heights, the sun was beaming as residents lined the Memorial Day parade route with flags, bunting and banners.
Crowds gather for Memorial Day parade in Arlington Heights to honor fallen military members
Memorial Day is a day to give thanks and pay tribute to all of the brave souls who have given their lives for our freedom.
Aurora renames street after fallen Marine Corporal Sara Medina
Fallen Marine Corporal Sara Medina graduated from East Aurora High School in 2010 and enlisted in the Marines. She was a combat photographer and traveled with the service to South Korea, the Philippines, Japan and Australia.
Search for Supreme Court leaker on Roe v Wade falls to former Army colonel
U.S. Supreme Court Marshal Gail Curley, a former Army colonel and military lawyer, has been handed a bombshell of an assignment.
CPS automatically enrolled students in JROTC: report
Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen — mostly on the city’s South and West Sides — were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.
Hundreds of CPS students automatically enrolled in military-type education classes, watchdog finds
Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen — mostly on the city’s South and West Sides — were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.
Navy sailor killed in West Allis protecting friend, family says
Phoenix Castanon, an eastern Arizona native, had been training to become a Gunner's Mate at Naval Station Great Lakes. His family told FOX6 News he was off duty for the weekend, in town visiting his girlfriend -- shot after he stepped in when a friend was being harassed in West Allis.
Chicago fundraiser 'Ruck March' supports veterans in need
With Memorial Day around the corner, one Chicago veterans group is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Roman bust looted in WWII sold at Texas Goodwill store for $35
A Texas woman reportedly purchased the 2,000-year-old Roman bust at a Goodwill store in Austin for $35 in 2018. The bust was most likely brought to Texas by an American soldier during WWII.
Biden visits Alabama Lockheed Martin plant making key Javelin missiles for Ukraine
Biden's trip to the Alabama factory that makes the Javelin weapons system is also drawing attention to a growing concern about the U.S. stockpile.