2022 Military Appreciation Month deals and discounts
May is National Military Appreciation Month, and many businesses are offering deals or discounts as a way to say thank you to all U.S. service members.
Funeral held Monday for Chicago-area soldier killed in WWII
It was a more than 75-year wait, but the remains of a soldier killed during World War II have come home to the Chicago area.
Chicago-area soldier killed in WWII finally comes home to rest with full military honors
It was a more than 75-year wait, but the remains of a soldier killed during World War II have come home to the Chicago area.
Funeral to be held Monday for Chicago soldier killed in WWII
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Helms will be honored Monday after his remains were found recently decades after he was reported missing in action during World War II in 1944
Nebraska teen accepted to all five military academies; sets out to serve America
High school senior Noble Rasmussen intends to serve his country well — and all five U.S. military academies seem to agree.
Chicago veterans job fair to be held today at Allstate Arena
The jobs fair for Chicago-area veterans will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Allstate Arena.
Military and tech: Defense Innovation Unit opens in Chicago
The U.S. Department of Defense is moving into Chicago, hoping to tap into the growing tech sector to aid military innovation.
Defense Innovation Unit opens in Chicago
The U.S. Department of Defense is moving into Chicago, hoping to tap into the growing tech sector to aid military innovation.
CPD joins Marine Corps recruitment program
A new partnership between a nonprofit and the Chicago Police Department aims to recruit Marines to become Chicago police officers.
3 US Navy sailors have died in less than a week, officials say
All three deaths are not believed to be connected at this time, according to a United States Navy spokesperson.
CPD recruits 20 U.S. Marines to join police force as part of pilot program
Twenty U.S. Marines from North Carolina will soon be joining the Chicago Police Department as part of a pilot recruitment program.
What to expect as Russian forces continue pushing east into Ukraine
Michael Bociurkiw, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, talks about the latest military movements in Ukraine and the havoc that has been wreaked since he has been living in Lviv.
Suburban World War II veteran John Ullinskey passes away at age 98
"You would think you were watching a 4th of July activity the way you saw all these blasts and explosions. But it was no 4th of July, it was the real McCoy," John Ullinskey said. "I don't think you were scared, you didn't have time to be scared."
A new wave of therapy: Scuba diving
For 20 years, the Downers Grove organization Diveheart has been changing lives by introducing a new wave of therapy. They have taught military veterans and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. Now, they are the subject of a new documentary.
Honor Flight Chicago flies veterans to see D.C. memorials, marking 100th trip
The 100th Honor Flight Chicago took off from Midway Airport carrying more than 100 war veterans who are being treated like VIPs all day in Washington D.C.
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.
Kids Rank provides community, support for military children
Kelcey Liverpool, founder and executive director of Kids Rank, talks about what they're doing to provide support and connection among military children during April, the Month of the Military Child.
Putin accused of war crimes as brutal invasion of Ukraine continues
Professor William Muck from North Central College breaks down the latest news coming out of Ukraine and whether Russian President Vladimir Putin could face warm crime charges.
On Gold Star Spouses Day, a time to remember, support military families
April 5 is Gold Star Spouses Day, a day to acknowledge and honor the spouses who have stood behind U.S. military members and lost their loved ones.
Family of Chicago area Marine files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a Chicago area Marine killed in Boston is planning to file to a civil lawsuit against the employer of the man accused in his death.