114 veterans visit Washington, D.C. on Honor Flight
A 98-year-old World War II veteran, and his three sons who served in Vietnam, were among the veterans on the flight.
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A 98-year-old World War II veteran, and his three sons who served in Vietnam, were among the veterans on the flight.
Last week, the White House said it wanted to cut $2 billion in VA contracts, which would affect services such as cancer care.
The Trump administration has plans to cut upwards of 80,000 jobs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As Shardaa Gray reports, Chicago veterans are already feeling an impact.
Some Illinois Democrats have invited fired federal workers to President Trump's speech to protest the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government.
Each year, remembrance wreaths are donated to lay on their gravestones at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, but last year, almost half, 34,000, didn't get one on Christmas morning. Visit
After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure. Marie Saavedra reports on Smith's journey, and a special request.
During the ceremony, Mayor Johnson gave a special resolution making Chicago a Purple Heart City for retired Illinois Air National Guard Lt. Col. Eldridge Johnson Jr.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a portrait series of local veterans tells stories of sacrifice and service. The signs of appreciation for Veterans Day were visible at Belmont Village in Carol Stream, but inside there was also a permanent photo gallery honoring those who put their lives on the line for their country.
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
The BBB says this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs is pointing out fraud tied to gaming activities.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
Bronze markers were taken from headstones in the Union Mills, Rolling Prairie, Carmel, Pinola, Greenwood, and St. Stan's cemeteries.
Bronze markers were taken from headstones in the Union Mills, Rolling Prairie, Carmel, Pinola, Greenwood and St. Stan's cemeteries.
Dr. Zaid Fadul talks about why the drug is so effective with treating depression and PTSD in veterans and safety concerns surrounding the use.
Since the very first BBQ for the Troops, Chicago area dealerships have raised more than $1.1 million for the U.S.O.
An organization is giving back to local military members and their families. On Tuesday, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association presented a big check to the U.S.O. for more than $81,000.
Staci Boyer never met the fallen servicemembers or veterans, some who died decades ago, but she won't let their service or sacrifice fade from memory.
Staci Boyer has never met the fallen servicemembers or veterans, some who died decades ago, but she won't let their service or sacrifice fade from memory. Noel Brennan has her story in this edition of Eye on Chicago.
Since the program's inception, dealers part of the Chicago Automobile Trad Association have raised more than $1.1 million to support USO programs.
Car dealerships in the Chicago area are raising awareness and funds for local military members and their families. More than 65 car dealerships signed up to participate in the 11th Annual BBQ for the Troops community fundraising event last weekend where they offered a range of activities including patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music and more.
Mr. Biden said in a statement Wednesday that he was "righting a historical wrong."
This marks the 18th year of the soldier ride event. Over the next two days, 40 veterans will complete the rest of the 63-mile ride. In Chicago, the event is entirely funded by the local community.
The president and veterans, some from the the Chicago area, are in France to honor the historic day.
For just a moment Monday night, the hustle at O’Hare International Airport came to a complete stop – to honor three World War II veterans who are riding a different kind of tank these days. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Whether the veterans were still living or deceased, their legacy lives on through town, giving their families a sense of comfort.
