James Thomson is turning 100 and still vividly remembers his time serving his country in World War II. The veteran — who was ...

A collection of items from World War II sailor Charles Bonness was headed to the dump. After being saved, they are now part ...

The tribute at Green Hills Recreation Center will honor John Brady Kane and Joseph “Norman” Kane, two brothers who died while serving in Europe during World War II.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs reunited the family of late World War II veteran John L. Moore with his Purple Heart medal during a Tuesday ceremony.

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Good morning, Chicago. Nearly 81 years to the date after 20-year-old Army Pfc. John L. Moore was wounded while fighting to liberate Europe during WWII, the Purple Heart he earned that day is now in ...

Illinois State Treasurer returns a WWII veteran's lost Purple Heart to his family in a ceremony, marking the 15th such return ...

A World War II vet's missing Purple Heart was presented to his grandson, also a vet, at American Legion Post 75 in Geneva.

Scott Gorski, left, hugs his son Shawn Gorski after Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the family during a ceremony Thursday at the American Legion Post 75 ...

After a Grand Rapids World War II veteran’s medal was found in a Georgia junk heap, a local historian dug up everything he could to return it to his last surviving relatives.

As Memorial Day neared, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a long-unclaimed Purple Heart to the firstborn grandchild of a WWII veteran.

Harold "Bud" Pressel was awarded the Purple Heart he earned in 1944 when his bomber was shot down over Germany and he was taken prisoner.