Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony in Grant Park
For some, the holiday marks the start of summer, but for others, it's a sacred day to pause, reflect, and remember.
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For some, the holiday marks the start of summer, but for others, it's a sacred day to pause, reflect, and remember.
Spouses, parents, and children at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery spent Memorial Day honoring loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Chicago's lakefront is officially open for the summer season, with thousands heading to the beaches this Memorial Day.
Several bands performed along with dancers, scouts, and a line of cars carrying veterans waving to the crowd.
President Trump was joined by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. After the national anthem was played, the president walked to the wreath, honoring the fallen.
A somber memorial was held Monday morning at Church of the Holy Family in the Little Italy neighborhood, as the Chicago Fire Department held its 91st annual Memorial Day Parade and Mass to honor fallen members of the department.
One by one, those representing services like the Army, Marines, and Navy—including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle—laid the wreath at the bottom of the Logan statue.
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.
This Memorial Day, active and retired military members are doing their part to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Vets Saul Barrientos and Morgan Thomas join Audrina Sinclair to talk about the sacrifices military families make. Meanwhile, Buddy’s Helpers presents a special gift for Barrientos and Thomas’ family.
This Memorial Day, events are planned all around the Chicago area to honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the line of duty.
The city of Chicago's annual Memorial Day Parade stepped off Saturday, honoring service members and Gold Star families.
Chicagoans are hoping for a peaceful Memorial Day weekend after last year saw some of the city's lowest holiday weekend gun violence numbers in recent memory.
This Memorial Day weekend, we are honoring the Gold Star families in Illinois.
Memorial Day weekend travel is underway at Chicago airports.
The cooler weather could have something to do with it, but one organization made sure young men stayed occupied and out of trouble.
At a ceremony at the cemetery, a speaker reminded those gathered that freedom isn't free.
People from all around the region came to the cemetery near Elwood, Illinois, to honor their loved ones. Lauren Victory reports.
In honor of Memorial Day, cities nationwide hosted ceremonies and events to remember fallen service members.
About 100 Navy recruits, the 484th US Army band, and Civil War reenactors walked in this year's parade.
Despite the cooler weather this year, people were still out and about for Memorial Day in the Chicago area. Asal Rezaei reports.
Some repeat visitors came downtown looking for a particular store, only to find it had gone out of business or moved to another location. But as Sabrina Franza reports, that didn’t deter the visitors from taking advantage of what was open.
From parades to Chicago beaches, the Memorial Day holiday looked different for everyone. Asal Rezaei reports.
On Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile across the River from the Loop, there are signs of closures and empty storefronts all around. But that did not deter shoppers from taking advantage of nice weather — and a nice deal or two. Sabrina Franza reports.
At a ceremony at the cemetery, a speaker reminded those gathered that freedom isn’t free. Lauren Victory reports.
Arlington Heights held its 106th annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday.
