A Call to Shoulders provides fellowship and encourages veterans to learn skills they can use to make and sell products
Vietnam veteran Denny Soszynski from Downers Grove, helps fellow veteran David Puma from Mt. Prospect with a wood lathe Veterans Day morning at A Call to Shoulders woodworking shop on Stolp Island in Aurora.
Aurora University Veterans Day observance
Lisa Fredenburgh, Parolini Distinguished Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities at Aurora University, leads the national anthem at Aurora University’s Veterans Day observance Friday, Nov. 10.
Aurora to Honor Veterans for Serving Our Country and Community
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country, Serving Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday,
New Veterans Memorial Monument Unveiled in Aurora
A special unveiling Thursday, Nov. 9, in Aurora, brought tears to the eyes of some of the veterans in attendance. East Aurora School District 131 assembled a group of veterans, educators, students, and community supporters to unveil the new Veterans Memorial Monument, located at the main flagpole in the East
Veterans deserve our gratitude, and other thoughts
Memorial celebrations are taking place this Veterans Day to honor our members of the military, present and past. So I rack my increasingly-feeble mind to write something related to the military. I came of age during the Vietnam War when honoring the military wasn’t always the case. Similary to a
Happy 248th Birthday US Marine Corp
At the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club meeting November 2, the Fox Valley Marines treated all veterans to breakfast in celebration of the 248th USMC birthday, which is November 10.
Veterans Day salutes honor those who have sacrificed
Veterans Day will honor all of those who have served the country in war or peace, dead or alive, although it’s largely intended to thank living Veterans for their sacrifices.Please walk with us in the City of Aurora parade, mustering at 9:30 a.m. at Benton and Broadway. Veterans Day, formerly
Vietnam Wall in Naperville Nov. 9-13
The public is invited to view a replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance Display November 9-13 at the Naperville Riverwalk, on the lawn near the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court, just west of Centennial Beach. Naperville Park District is a partner with Judd Kendall VFW Post
Soup, sandwich, for veterans
Veterans in the Plano area are welcome to come to the Soup and Sandwich Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. There will be soup, bread, sandwiches, and dessert luncheon. The meal will be provided by
Veterans; speakers in Yorkville Nov. 12
Six veterans will speak about their experiences in military service at the Chapel on the Green annual Veterans’ Appreciation program Sunday, Nov. 12. Veterans lined up to talk are Ed Huss, who served in the Army in 1966 and 1967; Cameron Carter, Marines, 1967 and 1968; Richard Niles, Army, 1969
Proposal: Veterans Illinois Cold War Day
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is sponsoring a resolution in the Illinois State House of Representatives to declare December 26 as Cold War Veterans Recognition Day in the State of Illinois. The resolution HR0443 is set to be considered during the fall veto session, aims to honor the valiant
Late Herschel Luckinbill, honored with Route 30 dedication
The Illinois State Route 30 Dedication Ceremony in memory of Herschel Luckinbill Friday, Oct. 13 at Oswego Village Hall, honored the late former resident from Montgomery.
Dedication of Herschel Luckinbill Road, location change
State Representative Stephanie Kifowit is honored to announce the dedication of “Herschel Luckinbill Road” in memory of the late U.S. Navy Veteran Herschel Luckinbill. This event will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the intersection of Route 30 & Douglass Rd, Oswego, (Jewel Parking Lot) Oswego Village
Reader’s Voice: Aurora Navy League meets Oct. 17
October 8, 2023Dear editor; The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Oct. 17 dinner meeting in the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The
Veterans’ Appreciation in Yorkville Nov. 12
Chapel on the Green in Yorkville will be host to its annual Veterans’ Appreciation program Sunday, Nov. 12. Veterans in the communities will be speakers on their time in the service of our country beginning at 2 p.m.. Doors will be open at 1 p.m. for visiting or viewing military
Buffet Breakfast in Plano Oct. 15
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The Sons of
Kane County Veterans Treatment approved
The Illinois Supreme Court approved the recertification of the Kane County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program on September 25, 2023. Members of the Special Supreme Court Advisory Committee for Justice and Mental Health, along with the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts, completed a review of the application for recertification and
Herschel Luckinbill Road Oct. 13 dedication
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (84th District), Oswego, is honored to announce the dedication of “Herschel Luckinbill Road” in memory of the late U.S. Navy veteran, Herschel Luckinbill. This event will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Douglas Road, Oswego, (Jewel
Women Marines’ military service hold highlights
The Illinois Branch of the Women Marines Association (IL-2) celebrated the 100th Birthday of WWII Woman Marine Helen Ehlers on September 9th. Marine Ehlers, who resides in Wheaton, installed instrument panels for the planes flown in WWII. Helen Ehlers was born on September 9, 1923 in Cicero, IL. She had