06/12/2026
If you haven’t already heard about it on social media or WGN-TV, the 18th annual Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride starts TODAY, Friday, June 12! Wounded veterans, joined by members of local police and fire departments, will pass through several neighboring towns, including River Forest, Forest Park, North Riverside, Riverside, Brookfield and into Brookfield Zoo. The public is encouraged to line the streets, wave flags, and cheer on these brave heroes. The purpose of the ride is to show that a physical activity like cycling can benefit the mind, body and soul of the veterans who protected our freedoms by serving in the military. Soldier Ride is an adaptive cycling program through Wounded Warrior Project that provides a cycling experience to all warriors, regardless of their injury level. Also, on SATURDAY, JUNE 13, the Warriors will ride through the Village of Rosemont, beginning at Rosemont Fire Station No. 1 (5800 N. River Road) at 9:30 am and will finish their ride at the Donald E. Stephens Athletic Complex (6101 Ruby Street) with a softball game against local fire and police at approximately 1 pm. Learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, how to get involved and ways to give at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/