Memorial Day

Gas prices are rising in Illinois and across the country as many prepare to kickstart their Memorial Day travel.

The boost in travel comes as gas prices climb, and supply isn’t keeping up with demand. A spokeswoman for AAA said the national average price of gasoline is approaching averages not seen since 2014.

Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are busy — real busy. Find out just how much more time you are likely to spend on the road when traveling for these holidays.

Americans prepared to mark an unusual Memorial Day as the coronavirus pandemic ruled out traditional commemorations

President Donald Trump honored America’s fallen service members in a pair of Memorial Day appearances as the country continues its battle against the coronavirus

In what can only be described as an unusual Memorial Day weekend, residents found ways to honor fallen service members even amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Christian Farr has the story.

Memorial Day parades and celebrations all over have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but one community is spreading joy and appreciation, in the form of a car parade honoring two World War II veterans. The veterans, Seedy Ulrich and Walt Bergenthal, served in that war more than 70 years ago. “Seedy served in the Battle of the Bulge…

Memorial Day parades and celebrations all over have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but one community is spreading joy and appreciation, in the form of a car parade honoring two World War II veterans. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria has the story.

Warm weather is leading to some gatherings around the city, while other residents are abiding by the state’s stay-at-home orders. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell has more from around the city.

Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, made their first public appearance in months since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, in a surprise visit to a Delaware memorial park for Memorial Day.

As Donald Trump, Joe Biden and the rest of the country commemorated their war dead on Memorial Day, some across the U.S. celebrated the unofficial start of summer with a trip to the beach.

Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished

East Lakeview’s annual Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society’s Memorial Day parade is going virtual on Monday, the organization announced on Facebook. Touting the revised phrase of “Nobody marches. Everybody Watches,” the WOOGMS online celebration will honor veterans as well as health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to Block Club Chicago, the 57th annual parade will include a...

Parades and ceremonies will not be allowed in Illinois this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, but Chicago and many of the surrounding suburbs are not letting the state-wide stay-at-home-order stop them from holding events to honor the fallen. NBC 5 has compiled a list of virtual ceremonies taking place on Monday: Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Ceremony, Facebook and Twitter, On-Going…

As part of a Memorial Day weekend enforcement effort, Chicago police are turning their focus to speeders and motorcycle riders who break the law. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

There’s good news and bad news in the Memorial Day weekend forecast for the Chicago area. The good news is temperatures will likely rise into the 70s and 80s for much of the long holiday weekend. But with those warm temps comes the chance for storms, some of which could become severe. Saturday morning could see a stray shower...

Paul Deanno has a look at the Memorial Day weekend forecast for the Chicago area.

The Chicago Police Department announced a new public safety strategy to mark the start of the long Memorial Day weekend. The department joined other city agencies “to announce an all-hands-on-deck public safety strategy in preparation for Memorial Day weekend” as the city remains under a stay-at-home order. “This memorial day will look and feel very different,” CPD Supt. David Brown…

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment has continued their tradition of placing American flags at every grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the busy summer travel season, but this year is expected to be a record low for the industry.