The city is proposing a Veterans Park on land it owns on the north end of town near the I-72 interchange.
'I especially recall her recommendations to plant wildflowers and milkweed on the former base landfills to help maintain honeybee and butterfly populations,' Carroll said.
For nearly 20 years, the Danville Rotary Club has turned one of the city’s busiest stretches into an eye-catching tribute to those who served.
URBANA — Frasca International Inc. has been named as a subcontractor for a U.S. Navy training contract.
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'Dad is older than Memorial Stadium,' said Jim Rector of Paul Rector, who is also the oldest living member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 149, based in Savoy.
Silgan Closures is March’s recipient of Champaign American Legion Post 24’s flag award, and not just because of how impressive Old Glory is displayed in front of the building on Farber Drive.
More than 75 years after Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal took the iconic photograph of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi during the World War II Battle for Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945, an effort was begun to have a ship named after him.
He said organizers had wanted to hold the dedication outdoors to ensure social-distancing, but that was a no-go with the weather.
RANTOUL — The Tuskegee Airmen — the all-Black band of fighter pilots who distinguished themselves in World War II and had their beginnings at Chanute Air Force Base — will be recognized by the dedication of a boulevard in their honor Saturday.
DANVILLE — As Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System moves into 2021, it is ramping up administering COVID-19 vaccines, continuing construction on additional community living centers and an in-patient mental health care building, and looking back on a difficult year.
Thanks to the Illinois National Guard’s video-shoutout program, Spc. Dakota Dowling was able to deliver a Christmas message to family and friends earlier this week.
URBANA — At 98 years old, Jim Kelly can tell stories that most people can’t. Memories simply haven’t faded over a near century of existence like they do with many near-centegenarians.
Illinois National Guard Lt. Col. Jason Osberg flew in to Willard Airport late Thursday afternoon to be with his family, returning from a deployment to Afghanistan since May.
On the way home to Villa Grove, Beesley and family stopped for a steak at the outdoor dining facility at Philo Tavern.
ARCOLA — Harold Huffman liked to tell stories. But it wasn’t until later in life that he would open up about the perils he experienced as a crew member of a B-17 Flying Fortress in World War II.
“We are here to honor a hero. We are here to honor his memory.”
WATSEKA — A group of Watseka residents spent time Sunday morning lining the major streets in the city with American flags in honor of a fallen soldier.
'I would say it’s a family tradition and something he always wanted to do.'
TUSCOLA — Tuscola residents serving in the military are being formally recognized in the community.
Gifford Grade School student council members showed their appreciation to military veterans on Wednesday.
For the fourth consecutive year, talented high school musician Justine Kauffman helped in the playing of "Taps" during Tuscola’s annual Veterans Day tribute.
A drive-thru in Champaign, parade in Tuscola and prayer service in Urbana kicked off a day of socially distant tributes.
The loss might become permanent. At least one area post might not survive another shutdown similar to what was enacted earlier this year.
Before the iconic Iwo Jima statue was built, a smaller, earlier version of the well-known pose was on display in Washington, D.C. — and Monticello Marine James Leslie “Les” Gadbury was in the middle of its making.
Worldwide pandemic notwithstanding, the widowers who have known each other since junior high mask up and get together once a week for lunch. Afterward, they head to Panera Bread on Kirby to solve the problems of the world over coffee.
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It’s the second time The News-Gazette has been honored by American Legion Post 24 for proper display of the flag.
October's recipient of Post 24's Certificate of Appreciation for proper display of the flag: Staley Concrete in Champaign.
Rantoul, former home of Chanute Air Force Base, is proud of its connection to the Tuskegee Airmen. Were it not for segregation, they might be known as the Chanute Airmen.
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