Growing up, I had a few veterans in my immediate family, as well as a several others spread throughout my family tree. Having veterans in my family means that I take a great deal of pride in their service and in observance of Veterans Day on Monday.This...
Veterans Day pays tribute to the brave men and women who have risked their lives defending our country. NIU is hosting a series of events on Nov. 11 in the spirit of honoring such heroes. The first event is the Veterans Day Flagpole Ceremony. It starts...
Student veterans hold a variety of reactions to the election ranging from excitement, surprise and disappointment.Veteran’s Day also gives student veterans a chance to reflect on America and its politics. The Tuesday presidential has attributed a variety...
The KishHealth System Hospice will hold a screening of the movie “Honor Flight” Tuesday in honor of Veterans Day.“Honor Flight” is a movie about a community that brings Midwestern World War II veterans together and sends them to see the monuments...
Even though Veterans Day comes once a year, it’s never the wrong time to show your support and respect to veterans in your community. The holiday is a good opportunity to thank servicemen and women, but it’s just a reminder of the behavior we should...
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who has served in the military, spoke at Monday’s Veterans Day flagraising ceremony to honor those who have served.The Veterans Day Ceremony, which was held at the flag pole by the lagoon outside Altgeld Hall, is an annual event...
Locals gathered at the county courthouse Monday morning to honor veterans at a Veterans Day service.The service was headlined with a speech by Sgt. 1st Class Clayton Riley. In his speech, Riley spoke about his own experiences serving in the National Guard,...
Tears were held back and hands were shaken as locals paid tribute to veterans with a motorcade this weekend.On Saturday, a motorcade procession traveled to local rehab centers and retirement homes to pay tribute to veterans. The motorcade stopped at the...
Dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings and X-rays were given free to veterans and their families Saturday.This is the second annual Veterans Day celebration offered by Collins Dental Group, 2025 Aberdeen Court. Administrative assistant Martha Collins...
Veterans shared their wartime experiences with students Wednesday.The seminar, called Journey of a Hero, was put on by Military Student Services. The speakers were Cpt. Regis Snyder, who fought in the Vietnam War, and Private Don Schoo, who fought in...
