A Walk To Remember In Bartlett
In northwest suburban Bartlett a powerful, emotion-filled tribute to veterans who once called the community home.
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In northwest suburban Bartlett a powerful, emotion-filled tribute to veterans who once called the community home.
This weekend the nation pauses to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.
Backman's remains were identified and he's finally coming home. 76 years after serving and dying for his country.
After a similar deployment last Labor Day weekend, the police reported a drop in both homicides and shootings compared to the previous Labor Day weekend.
Memorial Day weekend is often considered to be the kick-off to the summer grilling season.
A local Gold Star mom wanted to remember and honor her son in a very special way. CBS 2's Audrina Bigos caught up with Jill Stephenson along her journey across Chicagoland.
Thousands of American flags have been placed this weekend near the graves of those who served their country at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
"You can see it in people's faces that they're a little horrified that they forget this is what the day's about."
An 18-year-old man was shot to death Monday evening in the South Side Longwood Manor neighborhood, according to Chicago Police.
Most of the injuries involve cuts from broken glass and alcohol consumption.
WBBM's Nancy Harty asked people around the city on Sunday what their plans were for Memorial Day.
Military, public safety and community leaders will gather at a downtown Chicago monument for Memorial Day commemorations. It'll include a tribute to a soldier from central Illinois killed in Afghanistan in April.
With the extended weekend, locals and tourists alike take part in the many events and special offerings happening around the city. Say goodbye May and hello summer by taking part in one or more of the great happenings in Chicago.
This Memorial Day weekend, the City of Chicago, 19th Ward Alderman Matthew O'Shea and the Chicago Park District are kicking off the second annual "Operation Help-A-Hero" drive to support formerly homeless veterans.
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Cathy Breitenbach, director of cultural and natural resources at the Chicago Park District, said officials don't want a repeat of Memorial Day.
The total number of people shot during the weekend this year surpassed the 2015 holiday, when 55 people were shot, 12 fatally, over Memorial Day weekend.
Irv Abramson was part of the American force that beat back the Nazis in Germany's late offensive.
On the start of this Memorial Day weekend, a walk in Glencoe is raising awareness about suicide among soldiers and military veterans.
Their assurances come amid an alarming spike in expressway shootings. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Spend some time giving back to our military heroes this Memorial Day. Here are five great ways to honor a vet today.
Regardless of how you celebrate Memorial Day, Chicago has some activities for everyone. So if you and your family are looking for something to do this year, here are some of the best Memorial Day events for the entire family in Chicago.
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