Before he turned 15, he enlisted to serve in Illinois' Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. After catching dysentery, he received a medical discharge on grounds of illness and returned ...

Leonard Charles Groeger was among three from Northampton County who died on Omaha Beach fighting for the 1st Infantry ...

Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in this year’s Pride and Juneteenth celebrations — and they are looking for volunteers. June is a time to come together in celebration and ...

Company C of the 31st Illinois Volunteer Infantry will perform the rifle salute, General Order 11 and Salute to the Dead. The Carbondale Police Honor Guard will conduct the Colors Advanced ...

Company C of the 31st Illinois Volunteer Infantry will perform the rifle salute, General Order 11, and Salute to the Dead. The Carbondale Police Honor Guard will conduct the Colors Advanced ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Rain or shine, snow or ...

Waukegan first responders looking to comfort dogs for support; ‘It will help give them a lift when they need it’ ...