Veterans Day 2018 Observed In Winnetka, Glencoe

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The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I is Sunday, see what's open and closed Monday.

WINNETKA, 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 signed an amendment renaming it Veterans Day and expand it to honor all veterans. This year it falls on Sunday, Nov. 11.

At 5 p.m. on Sunday, the Glencoe Historical Society, 375 Park Ave., is holding a Veterans Day reception to mark the centennial of the armistice entitled "Let We Forget." Admission is free and all are welcome to enjoy great food and drink while exploring the exhibit "Glencoe and the Great War," which has won national awards.

Also in Glencoe on Sunday, author Michael Duffy will speak about his book "From Chicago to Vietnam: A Memoir of War" from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Glencoe Public Library.

In Winnetka, former Gov. Pat Quinn will commemorate Veterans Day by opening the “Portrait of a Soldier” exhibit at Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday. The display features hand-drawn portraits of 291 men and women from Illinois killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2001 created by Mattoon artist Cameron Schilling. The project began when he drew a portrait of fellow Mattoon resident U.S. Army Spc. Charles Neeley after Neely died while serving in Iraq, according to a release.

“When you look at the faces in these powerful portraits, you see how young and vibrant these heroes are,” Quinn said. “This exhibit reminds us all of those who gave the last full measure of devotion for our democracy.”

Schilling began the project as a student at Eastern Illinois University. It caught the eye of then Lt. Gov. Quinn, who established the “Portrait of a Soldier” memorial exhibit in 2004 and began taking the display to venues across Illinois. Quinn will be joined by veterans and military families to honor the sacrifice made since 9/11 by Illinoisans. Members of the Winnetka community will also be in attendance. The exhibit will be on display in the Community House through Monday, Nov. 12.


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

  • Post Office: Closed

  • Federal offices: Closed

  • Village offices: Closed.

  • Banks: Most are closed. Call your bank before stopping in.

  • Public libraries: Open

  • Public schools: Open

  • Cook County offices, including the circuit clerk's office, courts, health department and more will be closed on Veterans Day.

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