Veterans Day
Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
Veterans Honored With Ceremony, Service
Servicemen and women joined community leaders on the South Side on Monday for the city’s annual Veterans Day parade. CBS 2′s Jim Williams talked to a retired vet that has continued to serve.
Veterans Day Closings
The nation observes Veterans Day on Monday, a day after the actual holiday.
Chicago Honors Nation’s Veterans For Their Service, Sacrifice
A few dozen veterans and supporters gathered Sunday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along Chicago’s Riverwalk, where they called for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Officials Mark Veterans Day Amid Changes In The Military
Gov. Quinn, Mayor Emanuel and Sen. Dick Durbin were all on hand Friday for the annual Veterans Day ceremonies at Soldier Field, where changes in the military were very much on the minds of many former service members.
Both 8th District Democratic Candidates: Keep Funding For Veterans
Their backgrounds are vastly different, but the candidates for the Democratic primary race for the 8th Congressional District north of Chicago are both focusing on the federal budget for veterans.
Parades, Ceremonies Planned To Mark Veterans Day
Communities across the Chicago area are planning parades and ceremonies today to mark Veterans Day.
Chicago Public Libraries To Be Open On Veterans Day
While almost all government agencies and offices will be closed this Friday for Veterans Day, there is one exception.
‘Leave No Veteran Behind’ Helps Vets Pay Student Loans, Find Jobs
On this Veterans Day, a new not-for-profit is helping veterans put their lives and their finances back on track after they leave the military. The group helps vets to pay off student loans and to find jobs.
Veterans Honored At Soldier Field Ceremony
Some former service members say they would serve again, if given the chance.
Final Veterans Day For Bensenville Cemetery
A small group gathered at St. Johannes Cemetery in Bensenville this morning for a final Veterans’ Day observance.
Time Running Out For Elderly Vets To See WWII Memorial
A group that honors World War II veterans with free flights to Washington D.C. has a long waiting list of elderly veterans who are getting older every day.
Events Planned Across Area To Honor Veterans
This Veterans Day, Americans will honor the men and women who have laid their lives on the line to fight for freedom.
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