Memorial Day ceremony in Montgomery
Participants in the Montgomery VFW Post 7452 annual Memorial Day ceremony assume their places at the start of the remarks and placement of flowers.
Kane County sheriff’s department color guard at food distribution event
A Kane County sheriff’s department color guard posts the colors Friday before a drive-through food distribution for active military and veterans at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Middle East Conflicts Wall in Oswego through Memorial Day
Thirty-two panels with 104 names on each side are in the Oswego Village Hall through Monday, May 31, Memorial Day as a memorial in the Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor.
Rifle salutes planned during Oswego Honors Veterans activities
The Village of Oswego is advising residents that rifle salutes are planned as a part of Oswego Honors Veterans activities happening at Oswego Village Hall Saturday, May 22, and Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. A rifle salute is expected at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, during the opening
The Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor in Oswego
The Middle East Conflict Wall of Honor arrives in Oswego with an escort from the state line of frontline worker vehicles including fire, police, public works and a motorcade of veteran motorcyclists. The Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor represents fallen heroes from 2001 through 2016. As of February 2017,
PFC Andrew Meari Highway on its way
A resolution introduced by State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was adopted in the Illinois House, Wednesday, May 5. HJR11, a joint resolution to honor Private First Class (PFC) Andrew Meari, was adopted with 116 Yes votes, 0 No votes, and 0 Present votes. This joint resolution would rename a portion
Danny Gutierrez: Top secret at DMZ, Debonairs’ icon
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Danny Gutierrez May 2021 Veteran of the Month. He was born in Aurora, May 11, 1949, grew up on the East Side, and was graduated from Roncalli High School in 1967. At age six, Danny started playing guitar and formed
Retraining helps veterans
Veterans who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, can receive assistance from the Veterans Administration (VA) which has launched the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP). Veterans participating in VRRAP will receive up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI
Aurora Carillon Lions Club honors veterans
Aurora Carillon Lions Club members pose at the Veterans Memorial Island Park, in Aurora, May 11 to honor the veterans who served our country.
Salute to veteran Bob Pennington, 96 years old
U.S. Army veteran Bob Pennington of St. Charles last week turned 96 years old and the St. Charles Veterans organization planned a vehicle parade salute with signs, waving, and good wishes.
Salutes to and help for veterans begin their formulation
The veterans and community members in St. Charles had clear weather Tuesday, even if a bit chilly, to offer congratulations to World War II veteran Bob Pennington on his 96th birthday. He served the country during World War II in Italy in the infantry. The celebration was planned for noon
VFW duo continues to serve
St. Charles veterans, Duane Buttell and Andrew (Andy) Balafas, dedication to country and community has earned them recognition in the national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign. The campaign honors veterans who continue to serve in their community following active duty. Both are members of and volunteers with VFW which
State representative Stephanie Kifowit guest at K9s for Veterans
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, D-Oswego, was invited by “K9s for Veterans,” a not-for-profit organization that provides service dogs for veterans with PTSD, for the “You will never walk alone” Service Dog Presentation Saturday.
Reader’s Voice: Truck traffic in ALNC a danger
April 11, 2021Dear editor; Since opening in 1999, the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (ALNC), in Elwood, 11 miles south of Joliet, more than 60,000 brave men, women, and family members have been honorably buried there. This hallowed ground should remain as is and the integrity and serenity must be respected
Joe West; Marines to carpentry to veterans duties
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Joe West the April 2021 Veteran of the Month. Joe West was born September 13, 1955 in Aurora and grew up on the East Side of town. He had a good childhood; played sports and did some part-time work at
Middle East Conflicts Wall in Oswego May 21-31
The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club and village government of Oswego announced March 30, that the Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor will be in Oswego Friday, May 21, through Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. The honored Wall visit, sponsored by the Oswego Honors Veterans committee, pays tribute to the
Free sandwich on Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29, at Mission BBQ Naperville
In honor of National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, Mission BBQ Naperville, 376 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, will have free sandwiches. The free sandwich is available only Monday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. It is a thank you to all Vietnam Vets for their service and commitment
Herschel Luckinbill farewell tribute
Montgomery resident, Navy veteran and veteran advocate Herschel Luckinbill thanks Navy League Aurora Council 247 members Tuesday (March 16) for a farewell tribute February 16. Luckinbill attended the March Navy League dinner meeting at One East Benton Street conference center in Aurora.
Hines VA Hospital offers vets vaccine at sites
Hines VA Hospital is scheduling appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine for March 6 and April 3 at its Aurora Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Hines continues to vaccinate according to this stratification plan: • Veterans age 60 and older; • Dialysis patients; • Chemotherapy patients; • Organ transplant veterans; • Homeless
Plan: Build a veterans’ community
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity (FVHFH) announced its plan to break ground on a sustainable community for veterans. The Yorkville project called Operation Home America, seeks to raise $6 Million by June 15. Funds will be used to develop and zone land for permanent, full-equity, affordable single-family and duplex homes