DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Some Central Illinois veterans got the chance to see the world from 1,000 feet up in the air on Wednesday. Dream Flights honors senior veterans by taking them on plane rides and ...

The Freedom Sings USA retreat in southern Illinois will pair songwriters with area veterans to share heroic stories through song.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Veterans Day holiday is celebrated on Tuesday, November 11th, honoring the service and sacrifice of ...

Chapter 53 revealed this week that they will be leaving their 5,000 square foot building at the end of the month.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The Trump administration has implemented several policies affecting veterans, sparking debate among critics on both sides of the aisle. In response, Illinois lawmakers met with ...

Veterans living in Illinois won't have to pay toll road fees if they're traveling to and from medical appointments, if a recently introduced bill passes. Filed by Republican Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, who ...

JACKSON COUNTY, IL (WSIL) -- A new program launching in Southern Illinois is removing a major barrier many Veterans face when it comes to seeking medical care: concern for their pets. Vets & Pets of ...

McHENRY — John Gerend, a Vietnam War veteran from Lake Villa, Illinois, was exposed to Agent Orange while on duty. Suffering from diseases associated with exposure to the toxic chemical, he said he ...

AURORA, Ill. — Aurora Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees for veterans as part of a new program. The Pets For Vets Program waives all adoption fees for one cat or dog every two years from ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Standing near the gravestone for the relative he never met, Mark Bailey accepted the crisply folded American flag from the Army officer, hugged it to his chest and closed his eyes.

LASALLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle continued to see its number of deaths rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic and officials are demanding answers. Long term care facilities, ...

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