Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban

The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.

• Dec 26, 2025

Power outage "quickly resolved" at Hines VA Hospital

A power outage on Tuesday morning at Hines VA Hospital prompted staff to reschedule some appointments, but officials said most patients were able to receive care.

• Nov 25, 2025

Duckworth demands ICE to stop using Hines VA Hospital parking lot

Senator Tammy Duckworth penned a letter to the secretary of veterans affairs, opposing the use of Hines VA Hospital property as staging for immigration enforcement agents.

• Sep 18, 2025

Chicago veterans say Trump administration's planned cuts to VA will have deep impact

Last week, the White House said it wanted to cut $2 billion in VA contracts, which would affect services such as cancer care.

• Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Marine vet says he got stonewalled on benefits until CBS Chicago stepped in

Adam Goldin tried for months to get the matter resolved, to no avail. Fortunately, things changed quickly once a TV station got involved.

• Dec 23, 2024

Former Chicago VA hospital supervisor gets 7 years for kickback scheme

Thomas E. Duncan, 40, of Chicago, pleaded guilty last year to taking kickbacks from a medical supply company president.

• Apr 15, 2024