On Sunday, Feb. 23, more than 50 World War II veterans and community members gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first U.S. flag raised on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo ...

Monticello's flags practice at the free end of Horton Fieldhouse along with the Montini cheerleaders before the Class 3A football state championship game at Hancock Stadium in Normal on Friday ...

The ceremony honored the service of all WWII veterans, including Monticello native Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas, who led the charge up the mountain with only a knife in hand to plant the flag on ...