Memorial Day

A California woman who wore a POW/MIA bracelet for nearly four decades shared her story at an Arlington Heights Memorial Day ceremony. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.

For nearly four decades, Kathy Strong wore a silver bracelet, honoring a man she’d never met.

Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors and remembers those who died while serving in the United States Military, will soon have many celebrating a long three-day weekend, but what stores and buildings will be open and closed?

NBC Chicago’s Patrick Fazio previewed Monday’s Memorial Day parade in Aurora by speaking to WWII vet and parade Grand Marshall Dick Marshall.

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day have significant meaning to many veterans, members of the U.S. armed services and their families.

While everyone has the freedom to celebrate as they choose, Americans should also remember that this holiday is really a somber occasion to pause and reflect as a nation.

When Marshal Boutchyard entered the Army National Guard four years ago, he knew he had relatives who served and died in World War II. Only now is a fuller picture emerging.

A moving display in one suburban community is making sure fallen service members from Illinois are not forgotten this holiday weekend.

As Memorial Day weekend arrives, a flag display in suburban Cary is honoring the lives of fallen American service members, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

As millions of Americans hit the roads and head to airports for Memorial Day weekend, gas prices have continued to climb. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

Military family members share why the somber holiday is one of the most painful days of the year and should not be marked by celebratory wishes.

While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the Memorial Day deals that are available, we have you covered with discounts on food and drinks, gas and even an American flag giveaway.

Travel for Memorial Day weekend is expected to be at its highest levels in years as millions of Americans pack airports and hit the roads ahead of the holiday, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.

Traveling for Memorial Day? Buckle up, Chicago, and prepare for busy roads and airports.

Sheila Lockwood can’t hold back tears when she talks about her late son Austin, who was killed in a tragic crash in the summer of 2018.

An Illinois family is sharing an emotional warning against drunk driving after losing a loved one ahead of Memorial Day weekend, NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.

Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors and remembers those who died while serving in the United States Military, will soon have many celebrating a long three-day weekend. But if you have the day off Monday, what’s open and closed?

A slew of Chicago-area events paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives on behalf of their country, and NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio has a recap.

Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors and remembers those who died while serving in the United States Military, has many celebrating a long three-day weekend. But if you have the day off Monday, what’s open and closed?

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts. Memorial Day has long been a source of contention and contradiction, from its shifting origin stories to today’s mattress sales.