Robeson Plaza recognized for its display of the American flag.
The Martens Center is December’s recipient of Champaign American Legion Post 24’s monthly award for proper display of the flag.
Through Mission K9 Warrior, Larry Vinson and 19 other veterans have received a life-changing service dog.
It was hardly a merry Christmas 80 years ago in East Central Illinois.
Operated by the Illinois National Guard, LC uses a military-style approach to learning. That’s tough to take at first. Hardy, especially, found the going difficult, saying she wanted to leave every day.
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The effort is part of a not-for-profit Wreaths Across America observance that encompasses more than 3,500 cemeteries in this country and some overseas.
Monticello’s Delmar Burgin, who turns 104 on Dec. 29, credits his longevity to “vinegar on my spinach, clean living and faith.”
When McLane, who oversees the military museum at the Sidney American Legion building, got a chance to obtain pieces directly related to the attack, he jumped at the opportunity.
The event recognizes the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, resulting in the United States entering the fighting during World War II.
Congratulations to Champaign's Armed Forces Career Center, winner of Post 24's award for proper display of the flag.
U.S. Army Captain Andreas Silbermann and 1st Lieutenant Molly Hein will return to campus today — just wearing a different kind of uniform.
TUSCOLA — Gunnar Edwards didn’t consider his experience in the military a difficult one.
The quilts “are presented as a token of appreciation that unequivocally say, ‘Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor. Welcome home,’” Miller said.
CU Sunrise Rotary’s commitment to our nation’s veterans was on display again Wednesday, the service club providing lunch for about 50 University of Illinois students and staff at Chez Veterans Center.
Paying tribute to upcoming Veterans Day, the Mahomet church is again offering a patriotic program this weekend.
Operation Green Light Nov. 7-13 will seek to shine a light on the contributions of veterans as well as to raise awareness about the unique challenges they face and the resources available to assist them and their families.
Strange considers himself fortunate because he wasn’t wounded. For Mason it was because of where he served.
At 76 and happily retired, Bill Huffman has no intentions of reopening a business he closed a decade ago.
A tradition that started in 2013 is back after a two-year, pandemic-induced break.
A veterans resource fair hosted by the Champaign County Clerk and Recorder’s office will be held later this month in Urbana.
Having survived the hardships of life as a member of the U.S. 9th Cavalry, Mr. Randolph left the service and was employed on a construction gang for the Wabash Railroad when he was hit by a train just north of Monticello and died from his injuries.
'As a man of faith, you talk about being God’s vessel. Everything that had to line up just right for us to be there at that moment to save that man’s life.'
'Tenants have moved out and new tenants moved in over the years but Old Glory was constantly flying there'
Like Sisco and Godwin, most of the attendees are Vietnam War-era veterans. There will be one World War II veteran and two from the Korean War.
Congratulations to Robin Vandiver, who last Thursday was installed as Champaign American Legion Post 24 commander. She is the first woman to hold the office in Post 24’s 100-plus years.
Thomasboro is one of three Illinois towns participating in the national Military Tribute Banner program
We're honored to be the only three-time recipient of Champaign American Legion Post 24's monthly award for proper display of the flag.
Thanks to the Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge 2497, the Tribute To Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride will make an overnight stop a week from today.
DANVILLE — While hot air balloons naturally draw top billing at Balloons Over Vermilion, the event has something for aviation enthusiasts of all kinds.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty is June’s recipient of American Legion Post 24’s monthly award for proper display of the flag.
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