Military

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

Rochelle couple use their WWII vehicles in reenactments and parades

John Kestel, who returned home from service in Vietnam on Christmas Eve 1967, has spent years working to benefit his fellow veterans.

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

World War II veteran Art Hrabec, 101, has many memories of the time he spent fighting in Germany

A formerly homeless veteran who served overseas in Iraq credited the Family and Friends Homeless Veterans Program in Joliet with helping him get his life back together.

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

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

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those who were laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in October.

Cmdr. Steven Halle, a native of Lake Villa, serves aboard USS New Jersey, the U.S. Navy’s newest fast-attack submarine homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.

Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Boykin, a native of Waukegan, is currently stationed at NSGL as an instructor with Naval Education and Training Command.

Northern Illinois Food Bank hosted a news conference Oct. 17 at the Midwest Veterans Closet in North Chicago, featuring elected officials and community leaders, to highlight the alarming issue of food insecurity affecting active-duty military families.

Brian Richmond is a construction mechanic with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133.

Keynote speaker will be former U.S. Navy Corpsman Raymond Torres.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin Davis, a Dixon native, is an electrician's mate currently stationed at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit at Keesler Air Force Base. Davis graduated from Dixon High School and joined the Navy seven years ago.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen will nominate high school students from central and northwestern Illinois for attendance at four service academies.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery during September.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a Fall Haul Grocery Stock Up giveaway Oct. 17.

Recently, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, helped dedicate a section of highway on the border of her district as “U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Sean P. Maher Memorial Highway” in honor of a deceased Illinois service member.

Registration is now open for the annual Veterans History Project.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in August 2024.

For the third year in a row, Mickey Finn’s Brewery is hosting an outdoor cookout and concert to raise funds for the United Service Organizations (USO).

Naval Medical Forces Pacific announced the winners of its annual Continuous Process Improvement project competition during a series of regional meetings held at its headquarters between July 3 and July 16.

155 Guard members, including 40 from the Dixon area, will participate in a mobilization ceremony Saturday at Pontiac Township High School.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a back-to-school grocery giveaway Aug 30.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those who have been laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in July.

Lake County and Naval Station Great Lakes officials gathered July 23 to ceremoniously sign an Intergovernmental Support Agreement at the County’s Libertyville campus, strengthening their partnership.

Michele Bauman, the Avon Township supervisor, was chosen as one of 20 community leaders from across Wisconsin and Illinois to take part in the 88th Readiness Division Community Leader Engagement event.

Round Lake Police Chief David Prus represented one of 47 companies from across the nation honored by the Chief of Navy Reserve for their exceptional support of America’s Navy Reserve sailors during the Navy Employer Recognition Event.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a grocery giveaway July 31.

Ensign Lexie Glunz, a native of Round Lake Heights, is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 27 where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in June 2024.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those who have been laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in May.

The National Museum of the American Sailor invites you to a special ceremony that commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Midway at 10:30 a.m. June 5.

The remains of Pfc. Bryan Myers, killed in action in 1950, were recently identified and will be buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. The Joliet Police Department will provide an escort from Fred C. Dames Funeral Home to the cemetery.

Tina West served 20 years in the United States Air Force and shared a brief insight into her military career under a picture-perfect sky.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those who have been laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a grocery giveaway May 10.

Senior Airman Travis J. Spong, 23, was honored for quick lifesaving actions he carried out at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office proudly accepted the POW/MIA Chair of Honor, donated by Rolling Thunder Illinois Chapter 2.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Stone, a native of Mundelein, was recently recognized for their work while serving the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Russell.

The staff of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced the following have been laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery:

In commemoration of those who served in the Vietnam War, please join the National Museum of the American Sailor at 10:30 a.m. March 29 to learn firsthand the remarkable stories of these veterans.

Dixon native Henry Dixon, a major general with the Illinois Army National Guard, will be inducted into the University of Illinois ROTC Hall of Fame in Springfield on May 3, the Guard said in a news release Wednesday.

The city of Lockport has opened applications for its Hero Banner program for families of veterans for the second year. Deadline to submit nominations is April 1.

Thirteen Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers graduated from the Illinois Army National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors State Certification course Dec. 16 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield.

On the morning of Dec. 16, a representative of Post 66 had the privilege of participating in the Wreaths Across America event at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery.

The staff of The Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those who have been laid to rest at The Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in December 2023

First Lt. Dane Meier, a native of Barrington, is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps assigned to U.S. Navy Training Squadron SEVEN (VT-7), alongside naval aviators who learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world.