CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago area is marking Memorial Day with a number of events, with observances re-fashioned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Memorial Day weekend is the gateway to summer, a time for looking ahead, and this year that’s taken on added meaning. On this holiday, downtown Naperville was bustling and brimming with hope.

“It’s definitely a high energy vibe we got going on. Everybody seems to be happy getting out of the houses finally,” Jason Fountain said.

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