Memorial Day

Veterans of World War II and the Vietnam War spoke in support of Jewish service members at a Joliet synagogue and encouraged people to consider the real meaning behind Memorial Day.

Across Kankakee County, communities are taking time to honor fallen service members with special Memorial Day events and observations over the holiday weekend.

The following lane closures in Will County will remain in place during the holiday weekend, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Here are some of the events planned to honor United States military personnel who have given their lives in service of their country.

All donations received during the distribution of red poppies is returned to the veterans through the organizations’ service programs.

The Field of the Fallen has been set up in Cary, where it will remain this Memorial Day weekend to honor service members killed in action.

Find out where you can honor fallen service men and women this Memorial Day weekend in the McHenry County area.

With a number of ceremonies, parades and speakers planned throughout the Sauk Valley on Memorial Day, here is a list of what local communities will be doing to remember the fallen.

Cold weather is preventing Bolingbrook's Pelican Harbor outdoor aquatic park from opening on Saturday.

Thousands of motorcyclists will ride in Rolling Thunder Demonstration Parades throughout the country this Memorial Day weekend.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to buckle up as part of the upcoming national “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

Oregon and Polo announce services for Monday, May 26

DeKalb County-area veterans groups, cities and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to come together to honor all who’ve died in service to the country. Memorial Day is May 26.

Yorkville’s annual Memorial Day ceremony begins 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26 in Town Square Park, 301 N Bridge Street. Last year, hundreds attended the event to commemorate those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and to honor military veterans and their families.

Many World War II artifacts will be on display, including tanks, trucks and cannons.

A retired DeKalb police officer and Army National Guard colonel who also serves on the DeKalb school board will give this year’s Memorial Day keynote address. A downtown ceremony and parade will proceed this year's Ellwood House lawn address in DeKalb.

Magnolia/McNabb American Legion Post 254 will host cemetery services on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ikaika Tautua, serving with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command at the Rock Island Arsenal, will be the guest speaker.

In his column this month, Sterling City Councilman Jim Wise asks Sauk Valley residents to take a few moments on Monday, May 26, to pay tribute to the fallen with somber respect and dignity.

A ceremony was held in downtown Joliet for the 44th Annual Will County Law Enforcement Memorial Day at 14 W. Jefferson St. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Police officers from various departments and local government and law enforcement officials participated.

A Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes is being hosted by the Batavia VFW Post 1197 on May 26.

Huntley will not have a Memorial Day parade this year after officials with the American Legion questioned whether the event had become too celebratory.

The Oswego Police Department issued 54 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period.

Veterans and families of local Lockport Township veterans were asked to contribute or lend memorabilia from their service to the township for the display.

The IDNR and Illinois Conservation Police remind the public to remain safe and sober on the water for Memorial Day weekend.

Oregon held its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27, 2024. The day included the placing of wreaths on veteran memorials on the Ogle County Courthouse lawn followed by a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. The Oregon VFW capped off the day with food and fun at the Post.

Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13 hosted the parade and observance ceremony.

Yorkville American Legion Auxiliary President Diane Dillow knows all too well the sacrifices that members of the military make.

Crowds lined Third Street for the parade, warmed by community and the long-running tradition of a pancake breakfast al fresco just off the parade route at the United Methodist Church of Geneva.

Monday’s recognition of Memorial Day in Dixon started with a ceremony on the riverfront before parading to Oakwood Cemetery.

Members of the Elburn American Legion Post 630 held their annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 27, beginning with a parade from Lions Park to Blackberry Township Cemetery.

Johnsburg observed Memorial Day with a gathering, a ceremony and a parade across the Fox River Monday.

People observance Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Huntley.

DeKalb Memorial Day events were held Monday, May 27, 2024, to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

With a number of ceremonies, parades and speakers planned throughout the Sauk Valley on Memorial Day, here is a list of what local communities will be doing to remember the fallen.

Polo celebrated Memorial Day with a parade that led to Fairmount Cemetery where a ceremony took place on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Monday's recognition of Memorial Day in Dixon started with a ceremony on the riverfront before parading to Oakwood Cemetery.

Across Will County, communities are taking time to honor fallen service members with special Memorial Day events and observations over the holiday weekend

Geneva police will use its new drone for the first time during the American Legion Fox River Geneva Post 75 Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. May 27.

DeKalb County-area veterans groups, cities and organizers will host Memorial Day events throughout the county for the public to come together to honor all who’ve died in service to the country. Here's what's happening May 27:

Several ceremonies, parades and events are planned throughout Kane County on Memorial Day, here is what your municipality will be doing .

Several ceremonies, parades and events are planned throughout Kendall County on Memorial Day.

James McElroy, 83, of Morris, participates in many veteran-related programs.

The Antioch Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Antioch Hillside Cemetery.

Plenty of special events and theme days are on deck at both Otter Cove Aquatic Park and Swanson Pool to kick off the season.

McHenry County is hosting many Memorial Day observances this weekend.

The patience of Memorial Day weekend travelers was tested Thursday by widespread delays across the country, but there were relatively few canceled flights, raising hopes that airlines can handle bigger crowds expected Friday

The "Wall That Heals," a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will receive a motorcycle escort through McHenry County Wednesday prior to a display in West Dundee. A Field of the Fallen flag display will take place in Cary this weekend also.

Romeoville police will be conducting roadside safety checks heading into Memorial Day weekend.

With hordes taking a road trip Thursday and Friday ahead of Memorial Day weekend, savvy drivers should try to escape before 11 a.m., experts advise.