Great Lakes News

A loud rumbling was their herald. It wasn't thunder on the sunny, 60-degree Sunday afternoon.

I was born in what was then this little town of Elk River, Minnesota in 1922. My mother died of double mastoiditis in 1926 when I was 3. I have no memory of her.

Thanksgiving Day, our national holiday in which we gather to give thanks for our good life, is not until the end of next month.

24 in building 190 at Naval Station Great Lakes, Route 137 and Sheridan Road. All armed forces retirees, spouses, widows and/or guests will receive updated information about retiree entitlement programs.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? Behind left ear How long have you had it? 4 weeks How many tats do you have? 2 How many piercings do you have? 5 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? I was driving back home from Great Lakes, IL by myself after seeing my brother in the Navy.

Registration for the popular Adopt-A-Sailor program, where sailors can share Thanksgiving dinner with area families, kicks off Monday.

Joining the Navy offers a lot of great possibilities to improve your life, develop professional skills as well as advancing your education.

Mexican, Honduran and Central American Independence will be celebrated at Fiestas Patrias, a family event from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Greenbelt Cultural Center .

U.S Navy FR Jarrod W. Stepp graduated from the Naval Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois on July 24, 2009.

U.S Navy FR Jarrod W. Stepp graduated from the Naval Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois on July 24, 2009.

Registration: Faith Evangelical Lutheran School and Preschool, 1275 Main St., will hold an open house registration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Best known in the mainstream for her superb 1984 cover of Prince's "I Feel for You," R&B singer Chaka Khan enjoyed solo success as well as popularity as a member of the group Rufus.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Police Departments.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is scheduled today to make his first visit to Great Lakes Naval Station near North Chicago, where he'll give the keynote address to freshly minted sailors.

Everybody Loves a Parade! HDR Architecture in Chicago, IL received a $10 million option on a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for architectural and engineering services at Naval Station Great Lakes .

The biggest fireworks display north of Chicago will be Saturday at Naval Station Great Lakes, said organizers of the base's Fourth of July weekend celebration.

The Fourth of July boasts fireworks and celebrations across the nation, but you don't have to travel far to enjoy the festivities.

The American Wind Symphony will be performing in Erie at the Erie Maritime Museum Amphitheatre on Friday July 3rd at 7:30pm and July 4th at 2:30pm. The July 4th show is a Children's Concert with a music program geared toward children and their families.

As the city mulls a proposed liquor license that would allow certain establishments to stay open until 3 a.m. on weekends, 4th Ward Ald.

The Lake County Forest Preserves kicks off its seventh season of free outdoor concerts at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 with the Navy Band Great Lakes Wind Ensemble playing music that represents the pride of the Navy.