Photo Gallery: Memorial Day ceremonies and parades in the suburbs
Posted May 26, 2025 3:43 pm
Mitch King, left, and Zak Witkowski, both of Elgin, walk through the military section of Bluff City Cemetery before the start of Elgin’s annual Memorial Day program Monday.
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Army veteran Leo DeLeon salutes the flag during the annual Memorial Day program at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin Monday.
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A couple walk along the “Avenue of Flags” following the annual Memorial Day program at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin Monday.
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A lone man sits among a sea of flags in the military section of Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin Monday.
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Alan Reese of Naperville rests a hand on Marianne Malone of South Elgin during the annual Memorial Day program at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin Monday. The two are dating.
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The American Legion Post 57 Honor Guard fire a rifle salute during the annual Memorial Day program at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin Monday.
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Pete Maccaro plays taps during the annual Memorial Day program at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin Monday.
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Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony was held on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial. The Lake Zurich High School marching band, right, provided music and the American Legion Post 964 and the Marine Corps League conducted the ceremony.
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Lake Zurich American Legion Post 964 commander Brian Barber salutes during the National Anthem during the Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial.
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Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial.
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Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial.
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Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial.
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The Lake Zurich High School marching band plays as they take their place for the Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial.
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Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial.
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Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Lake Zurich Veterans Memorial.
Jim Sychowski of Chicago guards the memorial before the start of the Streamwood Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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Jim Sychowski of Chicago approaches for the empty table ceremony during the Streamwood Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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Streamwood Police Sgt. Patrick Silver leads the honor guard at the Streamwood Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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Kiera Moore, 19, of Bartlett, performs the National Anthem at the Streamwood Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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The Streamwood Memorial Day ceremony was held on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi addresses the audience at the Streamwood Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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The Streamwood Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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Glenn Bianchi of Skokie performs with the Medinah Highlanders Pipes and Drums at the Streamwood Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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Jim Sychowski of Chicago received a statue for volunteerism at the Streamwood Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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A rifle salute highlighted at the Streamwood Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial.
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Mary Hartie, 71, takes a moment of silence during the memorial ceremony, while being comforted by her friend Jesse Valera, 71, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Day obsservation on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Stewart Abbink reads the name of each veteran who passed while serving the country as Jim Tinaglia, mayor of Arlington Heights, left, listens during the Arlington Heights Memorial Day ceremony, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Veterans Larry Bielski, Vince Cipolla and Smokey Smogor share a laugh while waiting for the Arlington Heights Memorial Day ceremony to begin on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Children at the Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade run to grab candy and bubbles in the air, provided by parade participants, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Veterans Michael Ariola and Dennis Koski wave to attendees of the Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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A red convertible drives past Arlington Heights Road, honoring Retired Major General James Mukoyama, on Monday, May 26, 2025. Accompanying veterans in the car wave to the audience while holding up a “Arlington Remembers” sign, honoring those who have passed while serving the country.
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Members of the United States Naval Academy stand together during the memorial service of the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Kids on the Big Waters Federation float wave during the Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade wave to attendees cheering them on, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Coco shows off her Memorial Day Attire next to her owner at the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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