Veteran raises $50,000 for military families by offering water to cyclists
Harry Fenstad is a U.S. Air Force veteran. The 83-year-old never really rode a bike but that didn’t stop him from raising more than $50,000 for military families through cycling.
Volunteer projects give back to Chicago veterans in thanks for their service
Terry Prince, acting director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what they're doing to give back to local veterans.
'Milestone': 1st woman graduates from US Army sniper school
The first female has graduated from the U.S. Army's sniper course, which trains to deliver long-range precision fire and collect battlefield information.
Veterans Day: Chicago's Soldier Field hosting ceremony for veterans this Thursday
This Thursday is Veterans Day, and Chicago wants to make sure no one who stepped up to serve our country is forgotten.
Soldier Field Veterans Day Ceremony
This Thursday is Veterans Day, and Chicago wants to make sure no one who stepped up to serve our country is forgotten.
Tricoci University offers free haircuts to veterans year-round
April Cauthen and Christina Sell from Tricoci University talk about their efforts to give back to veterans.
'Veterans Path to Hope' aims to help service members re-adjust to life after returning home
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.
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.
Merging Vets & Players builds peer support for veterans transitioning back to civilian life
David Garcia, member of MVP Chicago, talks about how their community helps build bonds between veterans and former professional athletes.
Veterans Day 2021: Deals for veterans, active-duty and families
This Veterans Day, businesses and organizations are saying thank you to veterans and active-duty service members with deals, coupons and more.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
Suburban UPS worker accused of calling police on disabled veteran
A suburban UPS store is apologizing after a disabled veteran claims he was discriminated against.
Chicago area UPS worker accused of calling police on disabled veteran
'SHOCKING AND DISAPPOINTING': A suburban UPS store is apologizing after a disabled veteran claims he was discriminated against.
Bedford Park UPS worker accused of calling police on disabled veteran
A disabled veteran said he was refused service at a local UPS store because he didn’t look like he had a disability.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
Home Depot, Operation Homefront team up to surprise suburban veteran
Monica Martin from the Home Depot talks about their efforts to give back to veterans.
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.
Veterans on Honor Flight land at Midway Airport: 'best experience of my life'
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.
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.