Where to find Memorial Day ceremonies and parades

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Here are some of the events planned to honor United States military personnel who have given their lives in service of their country.

Vertical rescues: Geneva firefighters train for rescues in high, low places

Geneva firefighters are training in rappelling and rope rescue methods for grain bins and other technical incidents.

Give salt-and-pepper pork chops a crunchy coating without the deep frying

The salt-and-pepper treatment is a Cantonese technique that can be applied to give almost any meat, seafood or tofu a crunchy exterior and tongue-tingling flavor. The protein typically is deep-fried, but this version opts to pan-fry pork dusted in cornstarch seasoned generously with Sichuan pepper, black pepper and cayenne.

Photo Gallery: Graduation ceremonies are in full swing

The Class of 2025 is marching into the future

Caps and gowns. Pomp and circumstance. Proud parents, seniors speeches and delivered diplomas. The telltale signs of graduation season have arrived in the suburbs.

‘I’m still battling this’: Endeavor Health recruiting patients for long-COVID studies

Researchers are still working to understand long COVID, a condition encompassing a laundry list of symptoms.

Mass celebrating Pope Leo XIV to be held at Rate Field

A special Catholic Mass will be held at Chicago’s Rate Field to celebrate Pope Leo XIV.