CPD closes several Lake Shore Drive exits as Memorial Day crowds pack beaches
This Memorial Day, events were held all around the Chicago area to honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the line of duty.
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This Memorial Day, events were held all around the Chicago area to honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the line of duty.
About 100 Navy recruits, the 484th US Army band, and Civil War reenactors walked in this year's parade.
It might not feel like summer outside but Memorial Day weekend means beaches are open and preparations for events and parades were underway Friday.
Chicago will kick off its Memorial Day celebrations with a wreath-laying in Daley Plaza Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by the annual Memorial Day Parade down State Street at 12 p.m.
The event will be followed by a mass at the Church of the Holy Family near Roosevelt and Racine.
WOOGMS Board and Parade Organizing Committee member Liz Cohen joins CBS 2's Jackie Kostek with a preview.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Miller with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Dick Miller, 97, with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
Neighbors gathered for the unique tradition at the corner of Wellington and Pine Grove avenues, and then marched to the lakefront.
Marching bands, U.S. veterans and lots of American flags flooded the streets in Arlington Heights.
The parade steps off at noon and heads down State Street from Lake to Van Buren.
The parade steps off at noon and heads down State Street from Lake to Van Buren.
