Will banks be open on Memorial Day in Illinois? Here's a look at which services will be closed, including the stock market, post offices and schools.

Overall, more than 18.3 million passengers are expected to pass through U.S. airports over the busy holiday weekend.

Data: INRIX; Table: Carly Mallenbaum/Axios Chicagoans leaving for Memorial Day roadtrips on Thursday or Friday afternoons will hit the worst traffic of the holiday weekend, per INRIX traffic data. The big picture: Despite soaring gas prices,

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and the city’s bars and restaurants aren’t wasting any time embracing the warm weather with patio parties and refreshing drink specials.

CHICAGO - It was a sharply cooler afternoon across much of the area today, as expected, with highs stopping in the 50s. And now tonight, with high pressure overhead and a mainly clear sky, it's going to get a little chilly.

Discover great Illinois restaurants for Memorial Day weekend, from seafood and steaks to comfort food, plus tips to check holiday hours first.

This Memorial Day weekend, three major music events will descend on Chicago. As festivalgoers look for a good time, operators say it's costing more to protect them.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Chicago police and community leaders are preparing for the possibility of more teen takeovers after another large gathering in Hyde Park over the weekend. Community activists,