World War II
World War II Fighter Raised From Lake Michigan
After spending almost 70 years, submerged in Lake Michigan salvage experts pulled an old World War II fighter plane out of the water on Friday.
WWII Fighter To Be Raised From Lake Michigan
A sunken World War II Wildcat Fighter has concluded its final fight–45 miles under the water to a safe harbor in Waukegan.
World War II Vet Battles City Over $25,000 Water Bill
Talk about a G.I. bill. A 98-year-old member of the Greatest Generation is challenging a Chicago water bill of nearly $26,000. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Veterans Of Battle Of Midway Honored At Namesake Airport
Veterans from the pivotal World War II Battle of Midway took center stage at Midway Airport as the airport marked the 70th anniversary of the battle, after which the airport is named.
Opinion: Obama’s Non-Commemoration Of D-Day Is Inexcusable
Wednesday of this week was a meaningful and historic day for Americans, and President Barack Obama was too busy campaigning and raising reelection funds to properly commemorate the day. Beyond being wrong, it is inexcusable. […]
World War II Vet Recounts Horrors Of Death Camp
Ahead of Memorial Day, a World War II veteran from Rockford says what he saw 67 years ago never leaves him.
Tuskegee Airmen Recall WWII Experience As ‘Red Tails’ Hits Theaters
A new major motion picture from producer George Lucas tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the famed all-black World War II fighter squadron. About 16 of its members now live in Chicago.
2 Investigators: Will VA Bounce Vets From Nursing Facilities?
The families of military veterans say their loved ones are being pushed out of the VA centers that promised to take care of them. CBS 2′s Dave Savini investigates.
Cubs Make First Trip To Fenway Since 1918 World Series
The last time the Chicago Cubs made a trip to Fenway Park, Cubs hitters were trying to figure out ace pitcher Babe Ruth, and baseball’s oldest ballpark was still a new-age novelty.
A Matchup 69 Years In The Making
The Bears and Packers have played each other more than 180 times, it’s football’s longest rivalry, but it’s taken 69 years for them to meet again in the postseason.
Woman Who Inspired Rosie The Riveter Dies
An icon of World War II has died at the age of 86.
World War II Plane Recovered From Lake Michigan
A World War II plane is back on dry land, after sitting at the bottom of Lake Michigan for nearly 70 years.
WWII Plane To Be Hauled From Lake Michigan Monday
Salvage company to try to retrieve a Bird Cage Corsair from the “ideal storage locker” of lake waters.
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