Chicago Mayor Johnson lays wreath in Grant Park for Memorial Day
General Logan was a famous Civil War general from Illinois who created Decoration Day in 1868, which later became Memorial Day.
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General Logan was a famous Civil War general from Illinois who created Decoration Day in 1868, which later became Memorial Day.
The latest shooting incident happened around 9:20 p.m. Sunday on the inbound Eisenhower near Western Avenue.
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
Neighbors gathered for the unique tradition at the corner of Wellington and Pine Grove avenues, and then marched to the lakefront.
"I just can't understand why it happened but it still makes you understand that you're free, that you're available, that you're walking around in a free country because of guys like him. You really are. It's not cliché at all."
The national champion Northwestern Wildcats lacrosse team received a warm welcome as they returned home Monday, after dominating Boston College 18-6 in the national title game.
Charles Levy woke up to the sound of gunshots on Memorial Day; a sound he said he hears all too often. But this time was different.
Marching bands, U.S. veterans and lots of American flags flooded the streets in Arlington Heights.
"It means that I am proud to be an American."
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, it'll be partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
A flag-raising ceremony will be held Monday morning in St. Charles at 10:45 a.m.
Families involved in MLB's youth outreach program Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities are invited to the friendly confines Monday.
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
You can get "unlimited ride" day passes for just $7.
Police said officers told the man to drop his knife, but he lunged at them instead.
