Memorial Day

A nation slowly emerging from restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of fallen U.S. veterans on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago

An emotional Memorial Day ceremony in Aurora honored Gold Star families of service members killed in the line of duty. Chris Coffey reports.

President Joe Biden has honored America’s war dead at Arlington National Cemetery

Several communities and organizations across the Chicago area have planned events to commemorate Memorial Day this year. Lisa Chavarria reports.

President Joe Biden has marked his first Memorial Day weekend as commander in chief by honoring the nation’s sacrifices in a deeply personal manner.

After more than a year of isolation, American veterans are embracing plans for a more traditional Memorial Day.

All across the Chicago area this Memorial Day weekend, local leaders and residents paid tribute to Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

Memorial Day weekend gasoline prices are at their highest levels in seven years, but experts don’t expect the steep prices at the pumps to keep eager motorists off the road.

Throughout the U.S., many will be hosting Memorial Day celebrations this weekend and spending time with family and friends to commemorate the patriotic holiday. But what does Memorial Day mean for Americans?

In honor of Memorial Day, a Marine Corps veteran in Hyde Park who has struggled with a head injury and homelessness received a special surprise and a fresh start.

When a servicemember is injured or killed, the military is focused on helping next-of-kin travel to a hospital or funeral – but that can leave out extended families or non-spouses. For Memorial Day, hear from the Wingman Foundation, which helps with that travel and establishing scholarships for fallen soldiers. The group formed after 3 active duty military members got together...

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says people traveling for Memorial Day weekend should be patient because there will be long lines at U.S. airports

Airbnb is issuing an anti-party warning to Chicagoans, days before the Memorial Day weekend.

As Memorial Day weekend gets underway, Illinois’ roads and airports are preparing for millions of people to travel for the holiday. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Chicago’s two airports are expecting to see between four to six times as many travelers this Memorial Day weekend as they did over the same time frame last year, city officials said Thursday.

Travel is expected to pick up for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Patrick Fazio has details.

The Chicago area is about to see a big change in weather ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Millions of Americans are getting set to travel for the Memorial Day weekend, and airports are once again bustling after the summer of 2020 took place under the spectre of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has more details.

Millions of Americans are getting set to travel for the Memorial Day weekend, and airports are once again bustling after the summer of 2020 took place under the spectre of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was busy Wednesday evening, with travelers looking to get a head start on the holiday weekend. “It was definitely packed,” traveler...

Experts discuss mask-wearing and other safety precautions to take at outdoor gatherings this summer