Veterans Day 2018 Observed In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — The 100th anniversary of the "War to End All Wars" is Sunday. It has been a national holiday since Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Originally known as Armistice Day Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance in 1926. President Eisenhower in 1954 signed an amendment renaming it Veterans Day and expand it to honor all veterans. This year it falls on Sunday, Nov. 11.

In Evanston, a commemorative ceremony honoring the service of veterans and military personnel will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Assembly will start at 10 a.m.

A Veterans Day big band salute concert with the Brian Patti Orchestra will be held at 3 p.m. at Evanston Rocks, 1012 Church St.

What impact does does Veterans Day have on the local governments and businesses this year? Below is a list of what's open and what's closed.

• Post Office: Closed
• Federal Offices: Closed
• City of Evanston: City offices are closed.
• Banks: Most are closed. Call your bank before stopping in.
• Evanston Public Library: Open
• Cook County offices, including the circuit clerk's office, courts, health department and more will be closed on Veterans Day.
• Public schools: Open

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