Tag: Veterans

Oswego Veterans Serenity Park ceremony November 10

The village government of Oswego advises residents of traffic restrictions and parking options near the site of Veterans Serenity Park, in anticipation of its dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The new Veterans Serenity Park, on Adams Street, just north of the Waubonsie Creek Bridge near downtown, is...

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Free veterans’ dental helpful: Kifowit

State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is highlighting a program from the Illinois State Dental Society (IDIS) to provide free dental care to veterans in November. “Unfortunately, many veterans are overlooked when it comes to medical coverage and their dental needs after they finish serving our country,” Kifowit said. “I would...

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Remembering veterans at Oswego’s Little White School Museum

Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites all Oswego area residents to visit its annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from downtown Oswego. For the first time in the exhibit’s 14-year history, it will be held for a full...

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Veterans assembly at West Aurora November 8

All Aurora veterans are invited to attend the annual West Aurora High School Veterans Assembly at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the Main Gym at West Aurora High School. We will have patriotic songs, recognition of veterans, performances by the Blackhawk Drill Team, and a keynote speech from Aurora...

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Veterans of the Month: Appropriate salute to Herschel Luckinbill, U.S. Navy

By John Montesano Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club’s (FVVBC) Veteran of the Month for October represents the 50th Veteran of the Month. Because Herschel Luckinbill, president of the FVVBC, started the program, we thought it appropriate to name him the October Veteran of the Month. He was born August 8,...

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Chris Baker, INK 180, speaker at Aurora Navy League Council 247

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. The after-dinner speaker will be Chris Baker, a tattoo artist with his studio in Oswego. His topic will be “The Ministry...

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Healing Field in Naperville

Naperville Park District, in collaboration with the Naperville Healing Field Committee, will be host to the community’s fourth Healing Field of Honor at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue, November 1-11. Displaying 2,019 American flags on Rotary Hill during this event creates a stunning tribute to our military and their families...

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St. Charles American Legion Post 342 5K Run/Walk September 28

The American Legion Post 342 will have its first race event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. Registration and packet pick-up will start at 9 a.m., along with the light breakfast in large shelter, which will end at...

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Batavia American Legion Post 504 to meet Sept. 17

The Batavia American Legion Post 504 will hold its September meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Batavia VFW on River Street in Batavia. All veterans are invited to attend and join. For current activities and Legion information, visit the post’s website bataviapost504.org. — Batavia American Legion Post...

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