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Schaumburg GOP honors veterans, first responders
Nov 8, 2021 5:32 PM - Both veterans and first responders were recently honored for their service and continued involvement in the communities of Schaumburg Township by the Republican Organization. -
'It's a therapy': Mundelein man brings golf to fellow veterans with disabilities
Nov 7, 2021 8:36 AM - U.S. Army veteran Jim Nelson of Mundelein isn't great at golf but says there's more to the game than scoring well. -
State's first all-female honor flight: 'It's about time women are recognized for their service'
Oct 12, 2021 5:36 AM - "I had heard of honor flight but I never considered that I would be eligible," Army veteran Katherine Haile of Arlington Heights said, echoing the attitude of many women veterans until they were recognized last week on Illinois' first all-female honor flight. -
Schaumburg Air Force vet aims to raise profile of female veterans
Jul 10, 2021 4:43 PM - Having just completed a two-year stint as commander of Schaumburg's American Legion Post 1983, Air Force veteran Cindy Byrd hopes to serve as an inspiration to women in the military and fellow female veterans to remain involved in their communities. -
Navy veteran advocates on behalf of LGBTQ service members
Jun 12, 2021 5:32 PM - Stanley Jenczyk of Niles is a junior board member of the Chicago chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights. It's a nonprofit veterans service organization advocating for full and equal rights for all members of the U.S. Armed Forces -- particularly LGBTQ soldiers. Jenczyk was instrumental in getting monuments built honoring LGBTQ military veterans in Chicago and at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. -
Lake Barrington's Jim Thompson helps fellow veterans through local group
May 29, 2021 5:45 PM - Jim Thompson is in his seventh year as a Lake Barrington trustee -- but his public service goes far beyond attending village board meetings. A U.S. Army veteran, the 79-year-old Thompson also is a member of Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores, a nonprofit group that promotes patriotism and an appreciation of those who served in the American military. -
Parkinson's doesn't stop Lindenhurst veteran from serving others
May 2, 2021 9:33 AM - Vietnam vet and former Lindenhurst Mayor Paul Baumunk was a force behind creation of the village's veterans memorial 15 years ago and has spoken at every ceremony since. -
Wheaton veterans' shelter gaining national attention in contest
Apr 19, 2021 6:24 AM - The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton has been nominated for a Vetty award from the Academy of United States Veterans. -
Former Palatine veteran plans to continue all his local volunteering
Apr 4, 2021 9:24 AM - Veteran Jim Parker received a 2020 community volunteer award from the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce for his extensive and enthusiastic involvement in several local nonprofits and service organizations. -
After decorated military career, Antioch vet continues service in the community
Mar 21, 2021 9:20 AM - After a decorated three-decade-long military career that included five tours of combat duty and dozens of medals and commendations, Paul Hettich is now back home for good in Antioch. But the retired Army colonel keeps a busy schedule -- most of it doing unpaid, volunteer work -- holding true to his philosophy of being a selfless servant.
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