99-year-old veteran receives hometown hero award in Illinois

May 22, 2026 - 00:04
99-year-old veteran receives hometown hero award in Illinois
In celebration of Memorial Day and our nation’s upcoming 250th birthday, U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and the Southern District of Illinois recognized 99-year-old Robert Gill from Jerseyville, Illinois, as a recipient of the Hometown Hero Award.