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For Illinois Army National Guard 1st Lt. Jacob Harris, a two-time Gold Star Mission scholarship recipient and a member of the Illinois State Police, becoming involved in the organization put him on a path to success.
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (2025) – The Gold Star Mission (GSM) is proud to announce the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Program, continuing its mission to honor Illinois’ fallen military service members by supporting education and community service among toda
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Oak Ridge Cemetery has a new monument: one to honor Gold Star families.
MOUNT VERNON — It was a proud day in Mount Vernon Friday, as the community welcomed the Gold Star 500 riders into town.
MATTOON — Cyclists in the annual Gold Star 500 bring a caravan's worth of supplies,
including bicycle parts, with them as they pedal across Illinois in memory of fallen military
service members.
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Dozens of cyclists pulled up to the Mattoon YMCA on Wednesday to stay for the night after riding after riding 100 miles. Their journey is halfway over, but they’re not doing it for themselves.
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last week, a group of Illinois National Guard members teamed up with Polish riders to take part in a five-day, 500-mile bike ride through Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Vonda Rodgers’ son, Sgt. Joshua Rodgers, was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2017. Now, she honors his memory during the Gold Star 500.
About 30 cicylists rode through town, greeting students at Alwood Elementary School on their 500 mile trip.
