Military

There's no reason for alarm even though I'm about to use the word "doomsday" here. The Air Force plane designed for worst-case scenarios just flew over Missouri and Illinois last week, but no worries. I hope.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office holds more than 100 military medals and ribbons that were surrendered as unclaimed property, and there's nothing they'd like better than to reunite the medals with the men and women who were awarded them, or get them to the servicemember's family.

Donna Arnold's life mission is to make sure every Stillman Valley High School graduate who has served in the military is celebrated and remembered.

Ciao Bella Italian Kitchen at 6500 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park is buying lunch on 9/11, for very special individuals in our community.

Be sure to take advantage of this awesome deal Six Flags is offering.

A Facebook user wrote the perfect solution for any parent who has to miss Christmas Day with their family due to work.

Sunday was Military Appreciation Night at the Rockford Rivets game, and one Rockford military wife was there simply to sing the National Anthem in honor of the day...or so she thought.

This Christmas you can spread some holiday cheer by sending service men and women a card and seasons greeting through Operation Christmas.

With Thanksgiving literally right around the corner we have plenty to be thankful for, including those serving in the military. Now you can send a thank you to a service man or woman with "Operation Thanksgiving Turkey."

This is such a cool, inspiring and easy way to support our veterans. You can do it by leaving a green light on for them.