Midwest Veterans Closet will host a Military Families Eggstravaganza! on March 21.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a Spring Grocery Stock-Up for veterans on March 20.

Meals will be served from 5-7 p.m.

Fulton City Lodge No. 189 will hold a soup-and-sandwich supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 19 at the Brunch House Restaurant.

The organization hosts the communal meals every Friday during Lent from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway, in Yorkville.

Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans plans to grow with a four-story apartment building in downtown Wheaton for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

The late Kenneth Roeglin of Rochelle served in the United States Navy in World War II as a ship’s cook third class aboard the USS Zaurak. 

A pancake breakfast to raise funds for the Honor Flight will be from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Dixon VFW.

On this episode of Talk Line, Debbie Bay shares information on the upcoming Quad Cities Honor Flight's pancake breakfast. 

This special program recognizes current and former Rock Falls residents who have served – or are currently serving - our country in any branch of the United States military.

Long a staple of the community and a familiar gathering place, the Yorkville American Legion is undergoing some changes. According to a statement, the American Legion is looking to “develop a new or improved space."

American Legion Post 403 of Rochelle recently held its first meeting of the year at the Petro Truck Stop in Rochelle.

The city of Yorkville took a moment to show appreciation to the Yorkville American Legion and the Knights of Columbus for the volunteering work both organizations do throughout the community.

The service will be held at 10 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church 249 N. Bolingbrook Drive in Bolingbrook.

The Lake County Health Department is excited to announce its second annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 local veterans and their families, in collaboration with the McHenry County Department of Health.

Two McHenry County-based nonprofits working directly with veterans were awarded grants this week, thanks to the Illinois Lottery.

The late James Combs of Rochelle served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946.

The St. Charles Fire Department recently was awarded for its efforts to support U.S. military members.

Cody Evans is a North Carolina native and a former U.S. Marine. He served two tours in Afghanistan.

Karen Nall, executive director of United Way of Grundy County, said she “looks forward to our continued partnership and this unique opportunity for years to come.”

The RTW Veteran Center, a veteran-owned service and impact organization meant to support those who serve, held a soft opening Wednesday at its new headquarters in DeKalb.

A Crystal Lake man, who is set to face a 4½-year prison sentence for a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme next month, was able to push his local case accusing him of defrauding a McHenry veterans’ association to March.

For those who are looking for an indoor event to cure their cabin fever this weekend, Rock River Disc Golf and the Dixon Park District have the solution. The two groups are sponsoring an indoor disc golf tournament to raise money for Lee County Honor Flight.

The Dixon American Legion will serve roast pork loin, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

The new support group fits in with the mission of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County, which is to better the lives of veterans and their families.

Gail Force Studios in Yorkville is a professional drone services company specializing in commercial and residential aerial photography.

On Jan. 12 in North Chicago, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center will recognize and thank local landlords who provide much-needed housing to homeless veterans, and veterans at risk of becoming homeless.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in December 2025.

Stan Eden of rural Oregon served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. His service included helping with rebuilding efforts after the Korean War.

The Dixon American Legion will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert on Friday, Jan. 9.

Lake County communities responded in outstanding fashion to the 2025 “Coats for Vets” campaign sponsored by Libertyville Sunrise Rotary and Zengeler Cleaners.

Here are some of the top images we captured from news and events that happened across Will County in 2025.

Sterling American Legion Post 296 will host a public open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, when veterans, and descendants and spouses of veterans, can learn about Legion membership.

Aurora will launch a Pets For Vets Program that will waive adoption fees for one cat or dog for Illinois veterans.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a holiday ham pickup for veterans on Dec. 22.

The American Legion in Dixon will serve from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.

Through community support, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated over $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C.

A new veterans service and veteran impact organization is expected to open up soon in DeKalb’s Junction Shopping Center. Also on site at 854 W. Lincoln Highway is the nonprofit home of Made In DeKalb, a new training center for customized textile manufacturing.

Ogle and Lee counties' events on Saturday, Dec. 13, were part of a national effort to honor veterans by placing wreaths at their graves.

Volunteers trudged through snow and battled frigid winter temperatures on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, to lay wreaths on veterans' graves at the Daysville Cemetery, southeast of Oregon.

A Wreaths Across America ceremony was held in Dixon at Palmyra Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

In remembrance of all those who served, the National Wreaths Across America placed wreaths simultaneously at veterans' memorials and cemeteries Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, across the country, including at the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall in Marseilles.

Willard Simpson of Franklin Grove served in the United States Army from 1943-1946 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Europe during World War II.

To honor the commitment to service of military members and their families in the Yorkville-area, several veterans and family members gathered to share tales of those who have served during the annual Veterans Day Tribute program at Chapel on the Green.

For the second year in a row, wreaths will be placed on local veterans' graves as part of Wreaths Across America. Community members are invited to participate and sponsor wreaths.

All headstones of veterans' graves in St. Gall and Blackberry Township cemeteries in Elburn will have postings of live balsam wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of Wreaths Across America Day.

The mission of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club is to build camaraderie.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in November.

Dixon American Legion Post 12 will serve plain or barbecued pork ribs, cheesy potatoes, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.

During the ceremony, volunteers will lay remembrance wreaths on the graves of over 150 veterans while saying each veteran’s name aloud.