Aurora National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Aurora celebrated National POW/MIA Recognition Day with a third annual ceremony at Veterans Island Park Friday.
Naperville Healing Field Of Honor
A field full of American flags will once again cover Naperville’s Rotary Hill in a stirring and colorful display this coming November. Under the watchful gaze of the Millenium Carillon, the Naperville “Healing Field Of Honor” will open to the public Friday, Nov. 7 and be open daily through Wednesday,
American Legions represent at the Sandwich Fair
Members from the Plano, Sandwich, Shabbona, and Waterman American Legions represent as the Regional Honor Guard at the Sandwich Fair Opening Ceremony September 3.
Plano American Legion Post 395 in critical situation
Please help if you can to save our legion from closing our doors for good. Yes it has come to that critical decision because the Plano American Legion Post 395 is closed until further notice. I want to thank everyone for coming to our meeting last week and for the
Illinois Route 25 in Honor of SFC Ogden Neil Thompson
In a solemn tribute to a hero who never returned home, State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, sponsored legislation to never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and never made it home. Although unable to attend due to a commitment out of town, area Legislators,
Chicagoland Midas honor local veterans with cars
Just in time for Independence Day, six Chicagoland Midas franchises are teaming up to make a powerful impact. Store owners from Tinley Park, Downers Grove, Grayslake, Chicago, Evanston, and Barrington will donate six vehicles to local veterans in a special July 2 event at Soldier Field as part of Midas’s
Plano American Legion Post #395 Memorial Day ceremonies
The Plano American Legion Post #395 held Memorial Day ceremonies at Veterans Walkway and at Little Rock Cemetery to honor veterans who have given all to their country.
Aurora Memorial Day parade, Grand Marshal Arlen Peterson
Arlen Peterson, Grand Marshal of the Aurora Memorial Day parade, drives in an Army Jeep during the event.
Reader’s Voice: Services, Medicare, slashed for veterans
May 27, 2025Dear editor; This Memorial Day I want to thank all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. With the Donald Trump administration’s painful actions affecting most Americans, and especially our military veterans, the best way to express my thanks during Military Appreciation Month is to
Plano American Legion Poppy Days
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post #395 will seek donations for veterans during Poppy Days Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24. Poppies are distributed to honor the sacrifices of veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, while also raising funds to support their needs. The red poppy is a
Illinois Fallen Wall to honor post-9/11 fallen heroes at Oswego
In partnership with Oswego Honors Veterans, the Village of Oswego is honored to host the Illinois Fallen Wall, a powerful tribute honoring the memory of Illinois military service members who were killed in action since September 11, 2001. The wall will be on public display in the Village Hall lobby
Illinois veterans, VA employees rally to protest expected Trump administration cuts
By Sonya DymovaMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com John Gerend, a Vietnam War veteran from Lake Villa, Ill., was exposed to Agent Orange while on duty. Suffering from diseases associated with exposure to the toxic chemical, he said he still considers himself fortunate. “I’ve had some issues with it — diabetes, some
Batavia VFW to host Veterans Benefits Fair, Memorial Day
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1197 is proud to announce two significant upcoming events aimed at honoring our veterans and providing essential resources. •Veterans Benefits Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River Street, Batavia. The Veterans Benefits Fair, May 2,
State rep. Kifowit honored as Illinois Women Veteran Leader
State representative Stephanie Kifowit was recognized Monday, March 31, as one of the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2025 during a celebratory ceremony at Malcolm X College. The annual honor highlights women veterans across Illinois who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to their communities. Rep. Kifowit, a
State Representative Stephanie Kifowit Advances “Honoring Our Heroes Way” Bill (HB2714) Out of Transportation Committee
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) House Bill 2714 (HB2714), known as the “Honoring Our Heroes Way” bill, successfully advanced out of the Illinois House Transportation Committee, marking an important step forward in recognizing and honoring fallen service members. HB2714 expands the Heroes Way Designation Program Act by allowing veterans service
Illinois State rep. Kifowit attends women’s veterans resource fair
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, chats with a guest at a women’s veterans resource fair in Aurora Saturday, March 1.
Women Veterans event March 1
Hines VA and the Aurora Mayor’s Office will host a special Women Veterans Event to launch Women’s History Month. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The event will focus on connecting women Veterans
Women Veterans Event March 1
Hines VA and the Aurora Mayor’s Office will host a special Women Veterans Event to launch Women’s History Month. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The event will focus on connecting women Veterans
American Legion Post 84 meeting Feb. 14
The Roosevelt – Aurora American Legion Post 84 will be host to a meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the Post, 1649 Montgomery Road, #7, Aurora. — Roosevelt – Aurora American Legion Post 84
2025 Legion Family Caravan, awards
The Plano American Legion was host to the 2025 Legion Family Caravan January 11.