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
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
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
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, a United States Marine Corps veteran, was honored to be host to a roundtable discussion Monday, Aug. 21 with United States senator Dick Durbin to reaffirm their unwavering support and commitment to our veterans. Numerous critical topics were discussed by the veterans who were
The Aurora Police Department recognizes Officer. J. Sullivan for his efforts in helping a Aurora Marine veteran in need. Sullivan is assigned the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing in the Aurora downtown district. He connected with John Krebs, a former Marine tank operator during the Vietnam War. Krebs, 80 years of
Illinois governor JB Pritzker signed five bills expanding protections for veterans, active-duty soldiers, and military dependents. “The men and women of this state and this Country who heed the call to serve, deserve every possible support and protection during and after their time in the military,” said governor Pritzker. “These
Illinois state Representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be participating in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Military and Veterans Affairs Sunday, Aug. 13, in Indianapolis, Ind. and the task force, co-chaired by representative Tina Orwall of Washington and Sen. Bryce Reeves of Virginia, is a multi-state
By Bill Foster, Member of Congress,11th District I am reaching out to remind of important upcoming deadlines for veterans seeking benefits provided by the Honoring Our PACT Act. The PACT Act, a landmark piece of legislation passed by congressional Democrats and signed into law by president Joe Biden last year,
Elgin resident Andrew Balafas, left, receives an appreciation certificate from Rick Todas, president, Aurora Navy League Council 247, Tuesday, July 18.
Happy birthday and congratulations to an Aurora hero, World War II veteran Dick Miller! He celebrated his 97th birthday the recent weekend and was honored Sunday, June 25 by the Chicago White Sox as the Hero of The Game! A Navy veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart and
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday June 20 dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting. The general
Everyone is invited to honor and remember our Nation’s heroes from the Korean War by visiting the Traveling Korean War Memorial, June 23 -25, Lake Park, 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines. Statues can be viewed 24 hours a day. American Post 36 will have memorabilia on display at the post
The dedication of the Naperville Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was Saturday, May 27, at Naperville’s Veterans Park.
West Aurora Cemetery will be host to its annual Memorial Day ceremony, at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 28, at 543 Wilder Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. An historic program will be presented by The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Philip Sheridan Post
Legislation sponsored by State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) and State senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has passed to put Illinois one step closer to designating the Honor and Remember Flag. “As a veteran of the US Marines, I have known many Gold Star family members,” stated Kifowit. “It is my honor
The Aurora Carillon Lions Club members placed a Wreath at the Veterans Memorial May 17.
The Naperville Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Committee is set to unveil its memorial during dedication ceremonies beginning at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 27, in Veterans Park in Naperville. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. This new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honors local families of servicemen
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, May 16 dinner meeting at 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 cost is $25 all-inclusive
Women Veterans’ Conference Sisterhood of Service will be a weekend with fellow women veterans for networking, information sessions, resource fair, health & wellness programs and much more. It will take place June 2-June 4 at the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago, 2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook. Registration for the Women
