Veterans Affairs

James Rudisill, a retired Army captain now working as an FBI agent, is fighting for educational benefits before the Supreme Court. He and his Chicago attorney say the government shortchanged him out of a year’s worth of valuable Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Illinois

VA argues for limiting veterans’ GI Bill benefits in case before Supreme Court

The government filed its brief Monday in the case of James Rudisill, a decorated Army vet who says he was shorted on college money.

Chris Koos, the Mayor of Normal, and comrades receive honors from the Army for service to veterans and upholding the traditions of the regiment.

Local News

Brotherhood: Army honors Normal Mayor Koos for helping fellow veterans

Charlie Schlenker

The U.S. Army has made the mayor of Normal a distinguished member of the 506th Infantry Regiment, a designation given to those who preserve the history and traditions of the unit.

Local News

Bloomington VA Stresses Mental Health Care During Pandemic

Eric Stock

The head of Bloomington's Veterans Affairs clinic says the pandemic has made caring for veterans more challenging and more critical at the same…

Local News

‘Not Your Grandfather's’ VA Clinic Set To Open in Bloomington

Eric Stock

The new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic that will open in Bloomington next month is emphasizing mental health services in addition to primary care and…

Politics and Government

VA Selects Outpatient Clinic Site In Bloomington

Eric Stock

Veterans in McLean County will soon have closer access to health care.VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville has announced a location for a new…