According to a report in the Oak Park Oak Leaves, the 1968 River Forest Memorial Day Parade featured baton twirlers, "an array of antique automobiles" and a "Stars and Stripes Stroll," in which marchers handed out American flags to children watching from the curbs.
Schools among DuPage County had the 72nd highest truancy rate of 6.4% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Schools among Lake County had the 27th highest truancy rate of 14.9% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Schools among Cook County had the fourth highest truancy rate of 31.9% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
There are 40 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 27.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on May 18 that he would sign House Bill 218, which holds gun sellers legally accountable for illegal marketing practices, including marketing to minors.