People are gathering at Soldier Field on Saturday morning to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Chicago is packed with things to do this Memorial Day weekend, from Forever Mine Fest and Sueños to Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, Randolph Street Market and the annual Memorial Day parade downtown.

A jam-packed Memorial Day weekend in the Chicago area marks the unofficial start to summer.

The Chicago Department of Aviation estimates a little more than 2 million passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports combined, from Thursday through Tuesday. And about 8.5 million vehicles are projected to travel on Illinois tollways.

Chicago-area residents can expect improving weather conditions through Memorial Day weekend, with sunshine and warmer temperatures returning after a chance of overnight rain.

The clouds and a couple of sprinkles downtown should clear out as the day goes on to start your Memorial Day weekend.

Making a Memorial Day getaway? Here’s the latest in Midwest gas prices, Chicago airport crowds and traffic. If you’re filling up your tank in the suburbs, gas on Friday hovered around an average

With this upcoming Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer, water safety is top of mind for swimmers and boaters alike as Chicago's beaches prepare to open for the season on Friday.