On a morning so divinely ideal for flag-waving and speech-making it surely was kissed by the Creator enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the defenders of Mr. Jefferson's flame eased into oak-shaded folding chairs to bask, again, in words that never go stale. ...more

November 12, 2008

Inverness is rich with military veterans who have chosen this area to retire, perhaps hoist a cold brew at the Eugene Quinn VFW Post 4337. ...more

November 12, 2008

Inverness is rich with military veterans who have chosen this area to retire, fish for lunker bass in the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes, or play golf or hoist a cold brew at the Eugene Quinn VFW Post 4337. ...more

November 11, 2008

The marching bands led a red, white and blue caravan that snaked through downtown Saturday morning to honor the area's military veterans. ...more

November 9, 2008

The driveway and garage of Mike and Mary Basile's home on Pinewood Boulevard, filled with people looking at hundreds of items ranging from golf clubs to glass ware, looked like a typical garage sale on Friday. ...more

November 8, 2008

Veterans Protest Council Leader Veterans packed City Hall on Monday to protest one of their own, City Council President Luis Lopez. ...more

October 19, 2008

Veterans packed City Hall on Monday to protest one of their own, City Council President Luis Lopez. ...more

October 15, 2008

A hospital wing that will serve as home to 30 military veterans living with spinal cord injuries was dedicated today at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center. ...more

August 22, 2008

State Clubs Illinois Club of Spring Hill will meet at 1 p.m. today at Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. A Hawaiian luau will be featured, so dress in Hawaiian style. Bring a dish to share plus own table service and beverage. Coffee will be provided. The object of the club is to promote fellowship, social and fraternal activities for former residents of Illinois. In addition to monthly meetings, activities include eating out at a local restaurant each month and group travel opportunities. Annual dues are $12 per person. All former Illinois residents and their partners are invited to join the club or to come as a guest prior to making a decision to join. For more information, call Patricia Godfrey, president, at 352-597-0346. ...more

July 11, 2008

Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many VA facilities, an internal agency report says, even as women are serving on front lines at historic levels. ...more

June 14, 2008