Veterans
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Schools
Ticket to Oak Fest: Oak Forest to Honor Vets with 'Salute to Hometown Heroes'
The Main Event: Salute to Hometown HeroesWhere: The Main TentWhen: Doors open at 6 p.m., ceremony starts at 9 p.m., followed by a fireworks showDiscount: $5-off coupons for $25 carnival r...
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The Neighborhood Files
Organizers Aim to Make This 'Oak Fest' the Best Yet
What would summer be without fireworks, carnival rides and good music? Nothing like Oak Fest 2011, that's for sure. Now in it's 24th year, the six-day summer fest is shaping up to be...
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The Neighborhood Files
Extending Help to Local Vets is Priority for VFW's 16th District Commander
Walter Sanders knows that when a veteran returns home from an overseas war, he or she just wants want to catch up on life. Events like getting married, buying a car, hanging out with...
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Government
VIDEO: Vietnam Moving Wall Raises Memories of Soldiers' 'Supreme Sacrifice'
A half-size traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., made its way to the "Home of Proud Americans" in New Lenox this weekend, and we caught up with some veterans, vi...
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Volunteers in the News
PHOTO GALLERY: Vietnam Moving Wall Celebrated During Opening Ceremony
Opening ceremonies for the Vietnam Moving Wall at the Tom E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 paid a moving tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War. The wall ...
