Free food available for veterans at Aurora food pantry Friday
Free food is available for veterans on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Habitat for Humanity helping vets qualify for housing
Nearly 100,000 veterans are living in a home in Illinois that has one or more major problems.
Illinois woman writes book based on parents' love letters from World War II
A suburban Chicago woman made an incredible discovery after her mother passed away.
Suburban Chicago woman writes book based on parents' love letters
A suburban woman made an incredible discovery after her mother passed away.
Illinois' Tammy Duckworth proposes bill to help veterans get jobs
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth wants to require the Pentagon to help veterans win civilian certification for job skills they learn in the military.
Sugar Grove family unearths loved one's past as a World War II pilot
On a day where we honor those who have served, we have to remember that sometimes veterans don't like to talk a lot about the sacrifices they made for this country. And that was the case with James Sullivan.
Lightfoot, Pritzker honor veterans at Soldier Field
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other community members held a special event at Soldier Field Thursday.
Chicago area family unearths loved one's past as a World War II pilot
On a day where we honor those who have served, we have to remember that sometimes veterans don't like to talk a lot about the sacrifices they made for this country. And that was the case with James Sullivan.
Suburban woman writes book based on parents' love letters
A suburban woman recovered a ton of love letters between her mother and father during World War II and decided to create a book about it!
'Troop Talent Act': Senator Duckworth proposes bill to help veterans get jobs
"We just have to do a better job of welcoming veterans to help them transition into the workforce," Duckworth said.
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.
Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Remarkable coincidence: Decades after WWII, veterans reunite after ending up at same Florida nursing home
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
Chicago-native Melissa Stockwell served her country on the battlefield and in the Paralympics
Melissa Stockwell joins Good Day Chicago to talk about representing America in the Army and in the Paralympics.
Illinois Joining Forces teams up with organizations to help veterans transition to civilian life
Former Army captain and Illinois Joining Forces Board Chair Erica Borggren talks about what they're doing to make life easier and more fulfilling for veterans who are transitioning into civilian life.
Chinese American veterans receive long-overdue recognition for their service in World War II
The Congressional Gold Medal is Congress’s highest symbol of national appreciation and after 75 years, recognition is being given to thousands of Chinese Americans who served in the military during World War II.
Chinese American veterans receive long-overdue recognition for their service in World War II
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Veterans Day 2021: 'Make Camo Your Cause' and support those who have served
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
Vietnam veteran helped build Chicago's Sears Tower
After the war, Mike Morgan, along with his father and uncles, helped build the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower.
Local Vietnam vet helped build Sears Tower
After the war, Mike Morgan, along with his father and uncles, helped build the Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower.