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Land Of Lincoln Honor Flight Kicks Off Flying Season With Mission No. 70 On May 14
	April 30 2024 at 1:46 PM SPRINGFIELD - Land of Lincoln Honor Flight is kicking off the 2024 flying season on May 14, 2024 with Mission #70. Mission #70 will serve 94 Veterans including 15 Korean Era veterans 79 Vietnam...[Read More]

Grafton Art Gallery Opens with Veteran Tribute Exhibition
	April 22 2024 at 1:02 PM GRAFTON — The Grafton Art Gallery, Grafton, is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Saturday, May 25. The gallery will open its doors to art enthusiasts, collectors, and the community at...[Read More]

'He Is A Treasure:' 100-Year-Old World War II Vet Art Williams Recognized Again For His Service
	December 18 2023 at 2:01 PM ALTON - World War II veteran Art Williams was recognized again Saturday at Alton National Cemetery for his service not only to his country during wartime, but all the years that followed. Williams...[Read More]

Michael Mulrean
	November 14 2023 at 10:38 AM Name: Michael Mulrean Hometown: Brighton Years of Service: 1979-1983 KIA: No DOD: June 27, 2022 Branch: United States Marines Rank: Lance Corporal Message: My husband was ...[Read More]

VFW Vets Day Speakers Inspire With Their Lives Of Service
	November 13 2023 at 3:01 PM ALTON - The speakers at the VFW Post 1308 Veterans Day Program, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at the Alby Street location each have a legacy of service, and that was felt during their presentations. Ja...[Read More]

Ron Swaim Has One Of His Biggest Days Ever As Edwardsville Veterans Parade Grand Marshal
	November 13 2023 at 2:31 PM EDWARDSVILLE - Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, is a day that Ron Swaim and his wife, Joy, will never forget. Swaim, a former Legion district commander and a key component of the Edwardsville Post 199 Legion,...[Read More]

Carter A. Hutchinson
	November 13 2023 at 10:42 AM Name: Carter A. Hutchinson Hometown: Grafton Years of Service: 1981-2001 Branch: Air Force Rank: (E-7) Master Sergeant Wars: Gulf War Medals Earned: Meritorious Service Medal,...[Read More]

Wayne Seehausen
	November 13 2023 at 10:01 AM Name: Wayne Seehausen Hometown: Jerseyville Branch: Army Wars: Vietnam Submitter's Name: Amy Ranger ...[Read More]

John T. Mahoney
	November 10 2023 at 9:44 AM Name: John T. Mahoney Hometown: Alton Years of Service: 1940-1948 Branch: Army Wars: WWII Medals Earned: Purple Heart Submitter's Name: Martha Maloy ...[Read More]

Rep. Schmidt Proposes HB4128: Veterans Day Paid Leave Act
	November 10 2023 at 9:09 AM SPRINGFIELD - State Representative Kevin Schmidt has introduced HB4128, proposed legislation set for discussion in the upcoming spring legislative session. The bill strives to honor veterans in Illinois...[Read More]

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