9/11 Attacks
Names Of Soldiers Killed In Iraq, Afghanistan To Be Read At Thompson Center
A daylong memorial for the 6,600 Americans killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan was scheduled for 9:11 a.m. Friday at the plaza outside the Thompson Center.
9/11 Survivor Speaks At Memorial In Naperville
For years, west suburban Naperville has hosted a 9/11 commemoration on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. This year was no different, although the crowd heard from a survivor of the Trade Center attack.
Retired Firefighter: 9/11 Is Our Generation’s Day Of Infamy
First responders in Palatine marked the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Tuesday with a ceremony at the town’s firefighters’ memorial.
One World Trade Center To Supplant Willis Tower As Nation’s Tallest Building
Depending on how you figure, the Willis Tower could be about to lose bragging rights as the nation’s tallest building once the skyscraper at New York’s Ground Zero is completed.
Oswego Couple Remembers Son Who Died When Plane Hit WTC
The village of Oswego commemorated the 9/11 anniversary on Sunday with a special contribution from two parents who feel the loss of the attacks every day.
Quinn Urges Donations To Military Families’ Fund For 9/11
Gov. Pat Quinn wants Illinoisans to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks by giving a helping hand to military families.
Chicago Honors Victims Of 9/11 On 10th Anniversary
At fire stations around the city on Sunday, Chicago firefighters stopped for a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. – marking the moment 10 years ago when the first plane hit the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Chicago Police Sergeant Remembers Volunteering At Ground Zero
A Chicago Police Sergeant who led a group of 19 officers from Chicago to New York City 10 years ago is looking back on the days they spent volunteering at Ground Zero.
9/11 Dealt A Blow To Willis Tower, But Chicago Icon Is Rebounding
A look back at the September 11th attacks includes a look up in Chicago to the Willis Tower. The Chicago icon was among those eventually named as a potential terror target.
Wheaton Principal Honoring 9/11 Hero Todd Beamer
Perhaps the two most famous words out of 9/11 were “Let’s Roll” – the rallying cry of Todd Beamer as he led fellow passengers on United Flight 93 to fight back against the hijackers.
River Forest Lemonade Stand Honors 9/11
Millie Flannery says the terrorists attacks on 9/11 gave her an idea. She and her neighbors decided to hold a good old-fashioned lemonade stand to help the community.
Supt. McCarthy Recalls His Own Experience At Ground Zero
On Sept. 11, 2001, the man who is now Chicago’s police superintendent was deputy commissioner of operations for the New York Police Department — and he was at Ground Zero.
FBI, OEMC Bosses Discuss Security Changes Since 9/11
The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is now just days away. In Chicago, two men who are working to keep us from harm here and now are saying we’re safer than we were a decade ago.
Security Cameras Part Of Daily Life Since 9/11
There a few life-changing events in our lives. No question, 9/11 was one of them. CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov reports on how even a simple stroll into work is different than it was a decade ago.
Amtrak Police Force Transformed In Decade Since 9/11
Amtrak has enhanced its security ahead of the 9/11 anniversary and officials say that, over the past decade, they’ve transformed their police force from a unit that largely responds to crime to one that anticipates it.
Retired Cop Hits Snag During Walk To 9/11 Crash Sites
A retired Chicago cop walking to the 9/11 crash sites to raise money for charity has suffered a setback.
FDNY’s ‘Rescue 4′ Visits Northwestern Campus
While most of the Northwestern Wildcats weren’t even teenagers when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened, they got a true object history lesson on Tuesday at practice.
Firefighters Set Off On Motorcyle Ride To Ground Zero
It was quite a sight on the road on Tuesday: hundreds – and, soon, thousands – of motorcycles traveling together to Ground Zero for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Local Charities Preparing A Day Of Service For 9/11 Anniversary
This year, to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama is encouraging Americans to volunteer or do something good for their community in a national day of service. For several years now on that date, thousands of Chicagoans have been doing just that.
Former NYPD Officer Looks Forward To 9/11 Exhibit At Field Museum
A former New York police commanding officer and his photojournalist wife are preparing to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with their Field Museum exhibit.
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