A Life-Changing War

March 18, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Tammy Duckworth Reflects On War That Changed Her Life When images of joyous Iraqi voters with purple thumbs were broadcast around the world in January 2005, Tammy Duckworth watched with heartfelt tears from her hospital bed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Just months earlier, the Army captain had been shot down over Iraq while flying a Black Hawk helicopter. Nearly a decade later, now-Rep. Duckworth (D-Ill.) walks the halls of Congress on Army-camo-and-American-flag prostheses. Continue reading... Neighbor Charged In Elgin Woman's Stabbing Death How Chicago Police And A Hotel Doorman Help Save A Baby's Life 92-Year-Old 'Reunites' With Famous Gorilla She Cared For As A Girl Obsessed Cubs Fan Who Shot Player, Inspired Movie Died Last Year New Urban Ag Network Will Transform Vacant Lots Into Farmland PHOTOS: Chicago Celebrates St. Patrick's Day Upscale Coffee, Bagels & More Coming To CTA Rail Stations New Urban Ag Network Will Transform Vacant Lots Into Farmland New Urban Ag Network Will Transform Vacant Lots Into Farmland Teen Shot Dead Through Kitchen Window PARTY EARTH Say Goodbye to Winter Blues With These Top Five Chicago Events With the variety of things to do in Chicago from spring until fall, it can be difficult to decide which events to attend. While a few uncertainties may linger, be sure to check out these five incredible events in Chicago that best represent the vibrant character of the city. Continue reading... NELI VAZQUEZ-ROWLAND Can We End Homelessness? Why would we support the idea of helping the homeless? Because it is not only the right thing to do, but it is in all of our best interest to do so for public health and safety as well as financial stability reasons for our governments, communities and even our own financial health. Continue reading... JORDAN SCHULTZ NCAA Tournament Upset Watch: Gonzaga, Duke Among Vulnerable High Seeds A look at five high seeds on upset alert during the first weekend. Continue reading... ANN BRENOFF How Stella Keeps Her Groove Life, as it always has been for her, is what you make it. If you choose to let things get you down, they will. It's all about the attitude that you bring to the table and learning to live in life's positive cracks even when they are hard to find amid the darker disappointments. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.