Veterans bring a variety of qualifications to roles in law enforcement

Westmont's Dan Lacy has relied his legal skills in military and civilian life alike

Woodridge's Dick Rooney had a long career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including serving as its chief of pharmacy.

Westmont’s Andrew Monroe’s military career with the U.S. Army spanned more than 20 years and took him all over the world.

Air Force veteran dedicates himself to various causes that help vets, students

Cantigny Park's veteran intern program helped veterans gain practical work experience while also getting assistance with career assessment and job search skills.

Cantigny Park's veteran intern program helped veterans gain practical work experience while also getting assistance with career assessment and job search skills.

It’s been almost 60 years, but Cermak remembers the most heroic 15 minutes of his life like it was yesterday. The 80-year-old Downers Grove man, a father of two, retired software engineer and a softball coach was a young codebreaker for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Mario Manfredini is the Berwyn Fire Department's fire inspector and a battalion chief. He also prepares his own Italian sauce, which is sold in local stores and farmers markets.