Veterans Day 2018 Observed In Northbrook; What's Open, Closed

NORTHBROOK, 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 renamed it Veterans Day after World War II. This year it falls on Sunday, Nov. 11.

The Northbrook American Legion Post No. 791 is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the armistice with a Veterans Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Northbrook Junior High, 1475 Maple Ave. All members of the Northbrook community are invited to attend, especially veterans and active service members, according to the district.

The Northbrook Junior High Wind Ensemble will perform patriotic music, including a tribute to each branch of the armed forced. Veterans and service members will be invited to stand and be recognized for the service, in a longstanding tradition among performing bands.

A display of artifacts from World War I is on display at American Legion Post 791, 1354 Shermer Road, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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

• Post Office: Closed
• Federal Offices: Closed
  • Village of Northbrook: City offices are closed.
• Banks: Most are closed. Call your bank before stopping in.
• Northbrook 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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