Memorial Day

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 Kendall County on Memorial Day.

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

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.

A plaque honoring Korean War veterans from the area is scheduled to be unveiled on Memorial Day at Lee County Veterans Memorial Park.

Several ceremonies, parades and events are planned throughout DuPage County on Memorial Day, here is what some area municipalities will be doing to honor the occasion and remember the fallen.

The Kane County Sheriff's Office announced that it will be stepping up enforcement now through Memorial Day weekend for impaired drivers and or those not wearing seatbelts.

Volunteers place over 1,000 flags on veterans' graves over the weekend.

United Methodist Church of Geneva will host its annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast with all-you-can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and milk.

Law enforcement agencies in DeKalb County will increase its efforts to focus on stopping unbuckled driving. The campaign encourages drivers to buckle up for the Memorial Day weekend.

Plano's Memorial Day Ceremonies will include a parade and more.

A DeKalb police sergeant and U.S. marine veteran has been named this year’s keynote speaker for DeKalb’s Memorial Day events.

Activities in St. Charles include cemetery ceremonies, a parade, a memorial service and a community breakfast fundraiser. Ceremonies start at 6 a.m.

The DeKalb County Forty and Eight, Voiture 207 will host its annual Mayors’ Memorial Day breakfast to celebrate Memorial Day on May 27.

The Legion will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 and a Family Fun Picnic on Saturday, June 29.

Community groups are encouraged to join the lineup for the upcoming Memorial Day parade in downtown DeKalb. Interested groups are invited to submit an application by May 10, no entry fee required.

The city of Lockport has opened applications for its Hero Banner program for families of veterans for the second year. Deadline to submit nominations is April 1.

“We’re an amazing country with our freedoms,” DeKalb resident Dawn Harper said during the city's Memorial Day parade. “We take it for granted way too much." Events abounded in DeKalb County Monday to pay tributes to fallen service people.

Michael Creasey, a teacher at Richland School in Crest Hill, has played taps at Crest Hill's annual Memorial Day ceremony for more than 20 years.

Dixon held their annual Memorial day recognition Monday, May 29, 2023 starting along the riverfront before parading to Oakwood cemetery.

Polo residents recognized Memorial Day on May 29, 2023, with a parade that started on East Mason Street and ended at Fairmount Cemetery, located just north of the city. A ceremony hosted by members of Patrick Fegan American Legion Post No. 83 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8455 took place at the cemetery.

The memorial included music by the award-winning Joliet American Legion Band, speeches from re-enactors Max Daniels and Mary Daniels portraying Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln and the raising of the American flag.

People fill the Woodstock Square for the Annual Woodstock VFW Post 5040 City Square Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Woodstock.

Volunteers help former members of Johnsburg VFW Post 11496, which recently merged with Lake Villa VFW Post 4308, place flags on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the graves of over 150 veterans in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, in Johnsburg.

Sycamore observed Memorial Day Monday with a parade to honor those who died in service to our country.

DeKalb observed Memorial Day Monday with a parade and ceremony to honor military service members who gave their lives in service to our country.