“Walking Across a Minefield” is a 15-minute documentary that packs a real wallop. It tells the stirring tale of Samuel Lombardo, a World War II veteran who grew up in fascist Italy, came to America with his family in search of a better life, and enlisted in the Army to fight for his newfound country’s freedom. He fought with honor […]
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The Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs teamed up to host a Nov. 6 online presentation titled “Property Tax Savings for Veterans.” That presentation is now viewable on Youtube. The presentation covers exemptions for returning Veterans and Veterans with disabilities, shows first-time applicants the ropes, and spotlights other resources available through the departments. To […]
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“The Harrodsburg Tankers” tells the story of a National Guard outfit called to active duty before the United States entered World War II. In November 1941, they were sent to the Philippines and 18 days after their arrival, the Japanese attacked. They became part of the Bataan Death March and went on to endure 3-1/2 horrific years as prisoners of […]
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