Posted in Community Alerts, The Greatest Generation, Topics Of Interest on May 26, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“Honor our nation’s heroes at Barrington’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will step off at 10:30 AM from the Veterans Memorial on Park Ave. It will proceed west on Main Street, turn left on Dundee Avenue, and then head right into Evergreen Cemetery.
A ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery will follow the parade. Come together with the community to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed for our nation.”
Posted in Press Release, Signal Hill NSDAR, The Greatest Generation on May 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »
(L-R) Signal Hill Member Jackie Markus; DAR IL State America 250! Chair Jamie Atchinson; DAR IL District IV Director Audra Gray; fifth grade winner of Signal Hill’s 2025 History Essay Contest Genevieve Haradon; Signal Hill Regent Joyce Wright; and Village of Barrington President Karen Darch.
Members of Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, dedicated a bronze marker honoring “Revolutionary War Patriots” to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution that will be observed nationally in 2026. The marker was unveiled at Barrington’s Memorial Park on May 10, 2025. This event marked a significant milestone in celebrating our nation’s history and honoring the Patriots who contributed to its founding.
It was an inspiring occasion that brought together Village of Barrington’s President Karen Darch and other Village Trustees, Barrington residents, DAR State and National dignitaries, BSA Boy Scout Troop 10, along with nineteen members of DAR’s Signal Hill Chapter. It is just the start of remembering the invaluable contributions of the nation’s founders and those Patriots who fought for freedom and liberty.
The Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was chartered fifty years ago in Barrington, IL in 1972. NSDAR is a volunteer women’s service organization headquartered in Washington, DC.
DAR members promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service, and more.
Since the national organization was founded in 1890, over one million women have joined NSDAR. Membership is open to any woman aged eighteen and over who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution. For more information about the Barrington, IL-based chapter, visit signalhilldar.com.
Posted in Entertainment, Fundraisers, The Greatest Generation, Topics Of Interest on May 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »
The Barrington Art Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, at Cook and Station streets. | Daily Herald File Photo
By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
Friday, May 23
Turkish Festival: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 23-25, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Turkish food, live performances including music, poetry, traditional folk and theatrical artists, films and more. $40 for three days for adults, $15 for kids, and free for kids younger than 3. turkishfestival.com.
Downtown Elgin Market: 3-8 p.m. Friday, May 23, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop and kids’ activities. Dog-friendly. downtownelgin.com/market.
Combo Breaker: Friday through Sunday, May 23-25, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Annual gaming festival dedicated to competitive fighting games with tournaments, community activities, exhibitors, vendors, visiting artists and more. $55 for one day, three day passes start at $85. combobreaker.org.
Saturday, May 24
Barrington Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, at Cook and Station streets, Barrington. Features 125 artists showing and selling art in all media, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, wearables, photography, ceramics and more. Also, kids’ activities, food and more. Free. amdurproductions.com/event/barrington-art-festival.
SALUTE Inc., Honor and Remember Walk/Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Lake Arlington, 2201 Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights. Two-mile Honor Walk and four-mile Remember Run. All registered participants will receive a lightweight hat. Virtual participation is Saturday through Monday, May 24-26. $25. Register at saluteinc.org.
Chicagoland Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Featuring nationally known dealers of jewelry, fossils, semiprecious and precious stones, lapidary arts and artists. Plus, geode splitting, silent auction, Kids Korner, “black light” fluorescent mineral display, exhibits, demonstrators, door prizes and more. $3-5 or $5-$8 for a two-day pass. cgmashow.com.
Schaumburg’s Prairie Arts Festival returns this weekend to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. | Courtesy of the Village of Schaumburg
Prairie Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Features over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters and more. Entertainment on three stages, food truck court and kids’ art activities. Free. prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-festival.
St. Charles Fine Art Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 25, on Riverside Drive, between Main Street (Route 64) and Illinois Avenue, St. Charles. Fine arts show features over 100 artists exhibiting original juried art in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, mixed media, glass and more. Live music and kids’ art activities. Free. stcharlesfineartshow.com.
The Mount Prospect Lions Club hosts Bluesmobile Cruise Nights from 3-9 p.m. Saturdays at the Metra parking lot. | Courtesy of Michael Zarnek
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the East Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Maple and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. mplions.org/cruise-nights.
Art Clash: 6:45-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Theater at Side Street, 15½ Ziegler Court, Elgin. The largest live painting competition in the Fox Valley. Audience members vote for two winners. On June 28, the eight finalists compete in the City Final. The artist with the most votes receives a cash prize. Paint, canvases, cleaning supplies and easels provided by Side Street Studio Arts; you can bring your own brushes but no special equipment, tools or supplies. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. sidestreetstudioarts.org.
Sunday, May 25
McHenry County Century Ride: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Fifth annual event showcases the scenic and mainly flat roads of McHenry County. The route has 26-100-plus distances for every level of rider. New this year, a low-key 10-mile family ride through the neighborhood and mostly on bike paths; starts at 9:30 a.m. from Sunset Park. Post-ride food will be served from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds go to People for Parks Foundation of Lake in the Hills. rpbytrudy.com/mccride.
Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores Memorial 5K: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Market Place Shopping Center, 5035-5075 Market Place Road, Lake Barrington. Event features a brief veteran-led ceremony of remembrance prior to the running of the 5K race through the Lake Barrington Shores community. Proceeds benefit the initiatives of the Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores and the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. $50; $25 for active duty, reserve, veteran, police and fire personnel. memorial5k.com.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ at The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.
Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show that hosts vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.
Memorial Day trolley rides: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, May 25-26, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Last train leaves between 4 and 4:15 p.m. $5-$8; free for kids 2 and younger. foxtrolley.org.
Log Cabin Open House: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Dressed interpreters will be on hand to answer questions about the cabin and peony farm and will demonstrate how to create a tissue paper flower. Free. parkfun.com.
Pino Farina Band headlines the Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series Sunday at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont. | Courtesy of Jim Obos
Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 25, and Thursday, May 29, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Performances by Pino Farina Band Sunday and Kings & Associates, followed by a musical fireworks display Thursday. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/calendar.
Monday, May 26
Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 26, stepping off at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt Street, Arlington Heights. Parade heads west to Sigwalt, turns north on Dunton, turns west on Euclid, and south on Chestnut, concluding at Memorial Park for the ceremony at 11 a.m. All veterans are invited to participate; email an application by Friday, May 24, to greg.padovani@gmail.com. Free. ahpd.org.
Hoffman Estates-Schaumburg Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial outside the police department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The observance begins at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Site, then continues at 10:45 a.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. There will be hot dogs and refreshments at the Picnic Grove at St. Peter Church, weather permitting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. hoffmanestates.org.
Palatine American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Program: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Hillside Cemetery on Smith Street in Palatine. The parade will start at 10:15 a.m. at Cornell Avenue and Smith Street, and proceed north on Smith Street, east on Robertson Street, south on Brockway Street and east on Wood Street to the Veterans Memorial in Community Park for a short program, with another ceremony at the Legion Memorial at 12:15 p.m. in Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, followed by a final ceremony at Union Cemetery, 72-74 Greeley St. Free. alpost690.us.
Barrington Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, May 26. The parade steps off from the Veterans Memorial on Park Avenue, proceeds west on Main Street, left on Dundee Avenue, and right into Evergreen Cemetery, where the ceremony will begin following the parade. Free. barrington-il.gov.
Cary Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Starting on First Street to Three Oaks Road and Park Avenue, ending at Veterans Park, Route 14 at Crystal Street, Cary. Hosted by AMVETS Post 245. CaryIllinois.com.
Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. Parade starts at Central High School and runs east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery for a memorial service. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Todd Bertulis will be the speaker. crystallake.org.
Elgin’s Memorial Day events include a service at Bluff City Cemetery as well as ceremonies at other locations in Elgin on Monday, May 26. | Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com, 2021
Elgin Memorial Day service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin. Catholic Mass along with a combined color guard, rifle salute and the playing of taps at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, 1001 Villa St. Ceremony with combined color guard, a rifle salute and the playing of taps at 9 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park, 30W730 Route 20. At 9:40 a.m., the Elgin Navy Club and the Elgin Marine Corps League program, which pays tribute to veterans interred at sea, will spread flowers into the Fox River, host a rifle salute and play taps at Elgin Veterans Memorial Park, 270 N. Grove Ave. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will pay tribute to the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. Also features the Elgin Master Chorale and the Larkin High School Band. Students with the Fox Valley Young Marines will read Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and General John Logan’s Orders establishing Memorial Day. A free shuttle bus will pick up riders at the main gate and east gate before and after. Co-sponsored by the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association and the city of Elgin. Free. elginmemorialday.org.
Northern Illinois Iris Society Show: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, May 26, at Morton Arboretum’s Sycamore Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See nearly 100 varieties of blooming irises on display, speak with experts, and find new and novel varieties for your home. Included in admission. mortonarb.org.
Tuesday, May 27
Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Good Clean Fun will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.
Wednesday, May 28
Bites and Bits Event Series: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Food truck fare and live music. Free. cityrm.org.
Thursday, May 29
Gilberts Community Days features a carnival, live bands, kids’ activities, a classic car show and more Thursday through Sunday, May 29 through June 1. | Courtesy of Village of Gilberts
Gilberts Community Days: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 29 (carnival only); 5-10 p.m. Friday, May 30; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in Town Square Park, 195 Jackson St., Gilberts. Kids’ activities include a petting zoo, a carnival with rides and games, food and drinks, a classic car show and more. Crafter & Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Music: Friday: Quest at 5 p.m., Y2K at 6:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Lennys at 1:30 p.m., The Eric Case Band at 4 p.m., Fletcher Rockwell at 6 p.m. and Sister Hazel at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: 27 West at 1:30 p.m., The PriSSillas at 4 p.m. and Second Hand News at 6 p.m. Free. gilbertscommunitydays.com.
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Posted in Daily Herald, The Greatest Generation, Topics Of Interest on May 22, 2025| Leave a Comment »
By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
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.
Friday, May 23
Cary’s Field of the Fallen: Opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, and closing ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, May 26, on Three Oaks Road, next to Aldi, Cary. Join the Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois as they honor the brave Illinois soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Featuring flags, one each bearing a soldier’s name, date of death, and age starting from the Gulf conflict. Honor Illinois’s fallen heroes by standing watch, volunteering, or simply visiting. Names will be read aloud every hour. facebook.com/veteransnetwork/.
Saturday, May 24
SALUTE Inc., Honor and Remember Walk/Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Lake Arlington, 2201 Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights. Two-mile Honor Walk and four-mile Remember Run. All registered participants will receive a lightweight hat. Virtual participation is Saturday through Monday, May 24-26. $25. Register at saluteinc.org.
West Dundee Memorial Dedication: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Tri-City Evergreen VFW Post 2298, 117 S. First St., West Dundee. In addition to the unveiling of the new memorial, the ceremony will feature presentation of the Colors by the Post 2298 Color Guard; national anthem performed by Shannon Marcou; invocation by Father John McNamara of St. Catherine of Siena; readings from this year’s Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy winners, and the “Gettysburg Address”; keynote address by State Commander Maurice Bridges; 21-gun salute and the playing of taps; laying of the wreath by the Auxiliary; and benediction and closing remarks. facebook.com/Post2298.
Sunday, May 25
Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores Memorial 5K: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Market Place Shopping Center, 5035-5075 Market Place Road, Lake Barrington. Event features a brief veteran-led ceremony of remembrance prior to the running of the 5K race through the Lake Barrington Shores community. Proceeds benefit the initiatives of the Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores and the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. $50; $25 for active duty, reserve, veteran, police and fire personnel. memorial5k.com.
Monday, May 26
Barrington Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, May 26. The parade steps off from the Veterans Memorial on Park Avenue, proceeds west on Main Street, left on Dundee Avenue, and right into Evergreen Cemetery. The ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery will begin following the parade. Free. barrington-il.gov.
An oversized American flag was part of the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade in 2023. This year’s event steps off at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. | Daily Herald file photo
Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 26, stepping off at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt Street, Arlington Heights. Parade heads west to Sigwalt, turns north on Dunton, turns west on Euclid, and south on Chestnut, concluding at Memorial Park for the ceremony at 11 a.m. Patriotic music by Arlington Heights Community Concert Band. All veterans are invited to participate; email an application by Friday, May 24, to greg.padovani@gmail.com. Free. ahpd.org.
Hoffman Estates-Schaumburg Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial outside the police department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The observance begins at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Site, then continues at 10:45 a.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Followed by hot dogs and other refreshments served at the Picnic Grove at St. Peter Church, weather permitting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. hoffmanestates.org.
Palatine American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Program: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Hillside Cemetery on Smith Street in Palatine. The parade will start at 10:15 a.m. at Cornell Avenue and Smith Street, and proceed north on Smith Street, east on Robertson Street, south on Brockway Street and east on Wood Street to the Veterans Memorial in Community Park for a short program, with another ceremony at the Legion Memorial in Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, at 12:15 p.m., followed by a final ceremony at Union Cemetery at 72-74 Greeley St. Free. alpost690.us.
Wauconda Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Homer T. Cook Memorial Park, 600 N. Main St. Hosted by American Legion Post 911, celebrating its 74th year. The parade heads south on Main Street and ends at Route 176. Main Street closed for vehicle traffic at 9:15 a.m. Memorial Day remembrance ceremony follows at noon at Memorial Park, Route 176 and Main Street. alpost911.org.
Cary Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Starting on First Street to Three Oaks Road and Park Avenue, ending at Veterans Park, Route 14 at Crystal Street. Hosted by AMVETS Post 245. CaryIllinois.com.
Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. Parade starts at Central High School and runs east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery for a memorial service. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Todd Bertulis will be the speaker. crystallake.org.
Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Veterans Memorial at the Lake Zurich Police Department, 200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Refreshments will be available after the services at the American Legion 51 Lions Drive. Free. lakezurich.org.
Dundee Memorial Day ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at River Valley Memorial Gardens, 14N689 Route 31, West Dundee. They will be placing flags for the veterans at 9 a.m. Friday, May 23. To volunteer, call (847) 426-3031. rivervalleymemorialgardens.com.
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Posted in Press Release, Signal Hill NSDAR, The Greatest Generation on April 29, 2025| Leave a Comment »
As part of the ongoing “America 250! Project” to honor and remember the valiant efforts of the patriots who fought for American independence, the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) cordially invites the public to a special event at Barrington’s Memorial Park on Hough Street. The event will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., marking the unveiling of a commemorative marker dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Join other Barrington community members to commemorate this significant milestone at this free public unveiling and dedication of a specially-crafted bronze Patriot Marker. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the predicted weather conditions at this outdoor venue.
The commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is not only a tribute to the past but also a reminder of the enduring values that shaped our nation. This event will honor the sacrifices of the patriots and reaffirm a commitment to the principles of freedom and democracy that define the United States of America.
Please join us on May 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Barrington’s Memorial Park to celebrate and memorialize our country’s history. All are welcome to participate and help make this event a meaningful and memorable tribute to the American Revolution and the patriots who fought for our nation’s independence.
Posted in The Greatest Generation on December 7, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Robert Fernandez was 17 when his U.S. Navy ship was attacked by the Japanese forces at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, when more than 2,300 servicemen were killed. The California man, 100, is one of about 20 survivors still alive. | AP Video/Terry Chea
By AUDREY McAVOY | Associated Press
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Bob Fernandez thought he’d go dancing and see the world when he joined the U.S. Navy as a 17-year-old high school student in August 1941.
Four months later he found himself shaking from explosions and passing ammunition to artillery crews so his ship’s guns could return fire on Japanese planes bombing Pearl Harbor, a Navy base in Hawaii.
“When those things go off like that, we didn’t know what’s what,” said Fernandez, who is now 100. “We didn’t even know we were in a war.”
Two survivors of the bombing — each 100 or older — are planning to return to Pearl Harbor on Saturday to observe the 83rd anniversary of the attack that thrust the U.S. into World War II. They will join active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for a remembrance ceremony hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service.
Fernandez was initially planning to join them but had to cancel because of health issues.
The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. Nearly half, or 1,177, were sailors and Marines on board the USS Arizona, which sank during the battle. The remains of more than 900 Arizona crew members are still entombed on the submerged vessel.
Dozens of survivors once joined the annual remembrance but attendance has declined as survivors have aged. Today there are only 16 still living, according to a list maintained by Kathleen Farley, the California state chair of the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors. Military historian J. Michael Wenger has estimated there were some 87,000 military personnel on Oahu on the day of the attack.
Many laud Pearl Harbor survivors as heroes, but Fernandez doesn’t view himself that way.
“I’m not a hero. I’m just nothing but an ammunition passer,” he told The Associated Press in a phone interview from California, where he now lives with his nephew in Lodi.
His story continues here.
Posted in The Greatest Generation, Topics Of Interest on November 10, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Members of the American Legion Elgin Post 57 fire a volley during the rifle solute at Elgin’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in 2023 | Photo by Rick West
Daily Herald report
Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces.
SUNDAY, NOV. 10
“In the Presence of Heroes: A Military Tribute”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Community Band’s fall concert will honor veterans, current military, police, firefighters, and all first responders. Featuring James Swearingen’s “In the Presence of Heroes”; Kenneth J. Alford’s “Cavalry of the Clouds”; Michael Mogensen’s “Aerial Fantasy”; selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”; and audience favorite “Salute to Armed Forces,” now updated to include the Space Force. Guest trombone soloist Thomas Stark will perform Rimsky-Korsakov’s Concerto for Trombone and Military Band. $5 at the door. mppd.org/community-band/.
Jazz Consortium Big Band Salutes Veterans: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Durty Nellie’s Gastropub and Entertainment Hub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. 13th annual holiday food drive and musical salute for Veterans Day. McHenry Community High School returns as a special guest at 6 p.m. Bring canned or nonperishable food items, which will be delivered to the Palatine Township Food Pantry. Cover: $10 cash; $5 for ages 17 or younger. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged at (847) 358-9150. Visit durtynellies.com.
MONDAY, NOV. 11
Barrington Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial, Park Avenue and Cook Street, Barrington. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/veterans-day-ceremony-2.
Lake Barrington Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at The Lodge at The Shores of Lake Barrington, 64 Old Barn Road, Lake Barrington Shores. The veterans of Lake Barrington Shores invite area active-duty military, veterans and their families to the annual Veterans Days ceremony. Retired U.S. Navy Commander Nicholas Kalkas will be the keynote speaker. www.lakebarrington.org.
Hoffman Estates Veterans Day ceremony: 10:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Hoffman Estates Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Join the Veterans Commission at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Site in honoring all who have served. www.hoffmanestates.org.
Palatine American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11, at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. The Veterans Day observance will feature the officers from Post 690. Speakers will include Jill Robertson and Erica Bartnicki, presidents, American Legion Auxiliary; Mike Rocha, commander, Sons of the American Legion Squadron; and Mark Cramer, commander, American Legion Palatine Post 690. Free. alpost690.us.
Buffalo Grove Veterans Day Celebration: 12:15-1:15 p.m. reception and 1:30 p.m. program Monday, Nov. 11, at Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Join and honor all veterans, their families and friends. VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the colors, as well as present a special Armed Services flag presentation. Lunch will be served before the program. All ages are invited to this free program. For details, contact Derek Hoffman at (847) 850-2119 or derek@bgparks.org. www.bgparks.org/veterans-day-celebration/.
Schaumburg Veterans Day Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Gateway Park, Roselle and Schaumburg roads. Schaumburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2202 hosts the annual ceremony to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Schaumburg police and fire departments will perform the honor guard while flanked by the Schaumburg VFW Post 2202 Rifle Squad. Schaumburg Christian Academy will perform before the ceremony. www.villageofschaumburg.com.
Elgin Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin. The city and American Legion Post 57 honor our nation’s veterans. Seating will be provided. Parking available in the parking deck on the southwest corner of Symphony and Grove. elginil.gov.
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Posted in Press Release, Signal Hill NSDAR, The Greatest Generation on November 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Submitted by Jacqueline Marcus
The Barrington-based Signal Hill, National Society Daughters of the America Revolution (NSDAR) chapter invites the community to join at this year’s Wreaths Across America Day event at Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 14. A brief memorial service will begin promptly at noon. After the service, attendees will be directed to place wreaths on the marked graves of veterans interred at the cemetery. This year, the chapter will be honoring more than 830 veterans’ graves at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington. The event will take place rain, snow or shine.
If you would like to sponsor a $17 wreath for placement at Evergreen, please visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/IL0113. Groups or organizations are welcome to contribute to wreath sponsorship or attend on the day of the event; registration for service organizations or other large groups is available online at the above link.
Signal Hill, NSDAR was chartered in Barrington, in 1972. Over its 50+ years, the chapter has made significant contributions to a variety of 501(c) 3 groups in the area. Members of Signal Hill have proved direct lineage to an American Revolutionary War patriot, be it male or female.
For information about the chapter, visit signalhilldar.com.
Posted in Cook, County, Illinois Policy Institute, Nostalgia, Politics, Preckwinkle's Rules of Order, Taxes, The Greatest Generation, Topics Of Interest on August 10, 2024| Leave a Comment »
At the 1920 Census, Chicago’s population was 2.7 million, up over 516,000 in a decade. More than 100 years later, Chicago’s population is 2.66 million, a loss of 128,034 from nine straight years of decline.
By Bryce Hill | Illinois Policy Institute
Chicago’s population is lower now than it was in 1920, with steady drops in each of the past nine years.
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Chicago’s population was 2,664,452 in July 2023. Chicago’s population has not been this low in more than 100 years.
At the 1920 Census, Chicago’s population was counted at 2,701,705, an increase of more than 516,000 since the 1910 Census which pegged the city population at just under 2.2 million. Fast forward more than 100 years and Chicago’s population is at lower levels now than it was then.
While Chicago’s population increased rapidly in the first half of the 20th century, the population peaked in 1950 at just over 3.62 million residents. Since then, the city population has declined: steadily from 1950-1990, then a fluctuating drop since 1990.
Currently, Chicago is on a nine-year losing streak. The U.S. Census Bureau has estimated Chicago’s population has declined each year since 2014, losing 128,034 residents.
From July 2022-July 2023, Chicago lost more than 8,000 residents, the third-largest decline of any city in the nation. If post-pandemic population trends hold, Chicago will soon be overtaken by Houston for the title of America’s third-largest city.
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FILE – American soldiers and supplies arrive on the shore of the French coast of German-occupied Normandy during the Allied D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 in World War II. Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. Of those, 73,000 were from the United States, 83,000 from Britain and Canada. Forces from several other countries were also involved, including French troops fighting with Gen. Charles de Gaulle. The Allies faced around 50,000 German forces. (AP Photo, File)
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OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — The June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied France was unprecedented in scale and audacity, using the largest-ever armada of ships, troops, planes and vehicles to punch a hole in Adolf Hitler’s defenses in western Europe and change the course of World War II.
With veterans and world dignitaries gathering in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the landings, here’s a look at some details about how the operation unfolded.
FILE – American paratroopers, heavily armed, sit inside a military plane as they soar over the English Channel en route to the Normandy French coast for the Allied D-Day invasion of the German stronghold during World War II, June 6, 1944. (AP Photo, File)
Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. Of those, 73,000 were from the United States and 83,000 from Britain and Canada. Forces from several other countries were also involved, including French troops fighting with Gen. Charles de Gaulle.
The Allies faced around 50,000 German forces.
More than 2 million Allied soldiers, sailors, pilots, medics and other people from a dozen countries were involved in the overall Operation Overlord, the battle to wrest western France from Nazi control that started on D-Day.
The sea landings started at 6:30 a.m., just after dawn, targeting five code-named beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword. The operation also included actions inland, including overnight parachute landings on strategic German sites and U.S. Army Rangers scaling cliffs to take out German gun positions.
Around 11,000 Allied aircraft, 7,000 ships and boats, and thousands of other vehicles were involved.
A total of 4,414 Allied troops were killed on D-Day itself, including 2,501 Americans. More than 5,000 were wounded.
In the ensuing Battle of Normandy, 73,000 Allied forces were killed and 153,000 wounded. The battle — and especially Allied bombings of French villages and cities — killed around 20,000 French civilians.
The exact German casualties aren’t known, but historians estimate between 4,000 and 9,000 men were killed, wounded or missing during the D-Day invasion alone. About 22,000 German soldiers are among the many buried around Normandy.
Inevitably, the number of survivors attending major anniversary commemorations in France continues to dwindle. The youngest survivors are now in their late 90s. It’s unclear how many D-Day veterans are still alive. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it doesn’t track their numbers.
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