Memorial Day 2018: What's Open, What's Closed In Deerfield

DEERFIELD, IL — Memorial Day weekend combines the unofficial kickoff to summer with a chance to honor those veterans of the armed forces, including those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of the United States. Since the tradition began 150 years ago to commemorate those who died in the Civil War, the federal holiday has evolved into a time for cookouts, parades and weekend getaways.

Here's what's open, closed and going on in Deerfield on Memorial Day 2018:

Veterans Ruck March
This annual event raises awareness of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among the nation's veterans. The march from Glencoe to Lake Shore Drive on May 25 commemorates and honors those who have been lost at home as well as on the battlefield. (Find out more, or register.)

Deerfield Memorial Day Ceremony
The Deerfield American Legion will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Jewett Park at the corner of Jewett Park Drive and Park Avenue.

Essence of Freedom Run
The 5K run to benefit service members marks its 5th anniversary in Deerfield Monday. The race begins at 8:45 p.m. at the corner of Orchard and Todd Court, with the Memorial Day parade and ceremony set for 10 a.m. The event raises funds for Support Our Soldiers Freedom, Inc. a nonprofit group that provides resources to veterans and active duty military personnel for expenses that military benefits don't cover. (More info)

Government Buildings

• The Deerfield Public Library will be closed Monday.
• Non-essential public employees will have the day off.
• Postal service will not be available.

Transportation

• CTA will run on a weekend schedule.
• Metra will begin offering free rides to children through Labor Day.

Business

• Most supermarkets will be open, though some, like Costco, give their employees the day off.
• Many retailers offer special Memorial Day sales and deals for veterans.

Services

• No refuse or recycling collection will take place Monday. All pickups will be pushed back one day for the rest of the week.

More:

• Catholic Cemeteries Remember The Brave With Memorial Day Masses
• Chicagoland Guide to Memorial Day Fests, Parades, Ceremonies

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