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Mitt Romney speaks to the National Guard Association (Photo by David Calvert/Getty Images)

Opinion: Even On 9/11 Obama And Romney Can’t Resist Political Attacks

The thought of going an entire day without political campaigning out respect of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 was a nice and extremely appropriate thought. However, disappointing to many, it wasn’t the respectful day totally without political bickering that was expected by many who were watching and listening.

2012/09/12

Naperville residents place their hands over their hearts during a ceremony to honor the victims of 9/11 on the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, at a memorial dedicated to a local Navy officer who was killed in the attack on the Pentagon. (Credit: CBS)

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.

CBS 2–2012/09/11

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Chicago Firefighters Commemorate 9/11 Attacks

A number of remembrances of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were held Tuesday morning in the Chicago area.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/09/11

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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.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/30

Flight attendant Jeffrey Collman was on board American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane to hit the World Trade Center. (CBS)

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.

CBS Chicago–2011/09/11

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Photographer Remembers Chilling 9/11 Image

The photographer who captured one of the most memorable pictures of the terrorist attack on New York City 10 years ago is looking back at that moment.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/09/09

Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy (Photo courtesy Steve Miller, WBBM)

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.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/09/08

Sept. 11 victim Christine Olender (CBS)

Family Still Grieving Over Daughter’s Death On Sept. 11

ong those being remembered this week as we look back on the 9-11 attacks on America 10 years ago, is a 39-year old woman from the city’s Northwest Side who had moved to New York.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/09/07

Sculptor Erik Blome has created a sculpture honoroing the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, using four steel beams from the World Trade Center. The sculpture will be dedicated in Oak Lawn on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. (Credit: CBS)

Oak Lawn To Dedicate 9/11 Sculpture With Beams From WTC

Among the many memorials planned for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, one in particular will bring actual pieces of the World Trade Center to Oak Lawn, permanently.

CBS Chicago–2011/09/06

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9/11 Memorial To Be Unveiled In Des Plaines

Memorials will be unveiled crafted from World Trade Center girders in several suburbs, including Des Plaines.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/09/06

Jeffrey Mladenik was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. (CBS)

9/11 Widow: ‘It Feels Like It Just Happened’

Sue Mladenik won’t be watching any of the 9/11 anniversary programs that will be all over television in the coming 10 days. Reliving the death of her husband Jeff is too much, she tells CBS 2′s Mike Parker.

2011/09/01

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Special Programming Set For 9/11 Events

CBS will provide a broad look back and forward with special programming during the weekend marking the historic 10th anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

2011/09/01

A memorial wall near Ground Zero is filled with written homages to those that died in the attack of Sept. 11, 2001. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Story Corps Helps Preserve Voices On 9/11 Memories

The Story Corps project gives strangers a place to share and connect through quick audio clips recorded in booths around New York and San Francisco, as well as those submitted online.

2011/09/01

Brian August (credit: Kickstarter.com)

iPhone App’s Augmented Reality View To Restore Twin Towers In NYC’s Skyline

A new iPhone app aims to restore the missing Twin Towers to a virtual view of New York’s skyline.

2011/09/01

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Reverend Susan Turchin: Let’s Make This World More Compassionate, Post-9/11

Following the events of 9/11, one New Yorker sought to offer friendship and support to a key group in her neighborhood: the local mosque.

2011/09/01

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

Rabbi Shmuley: Focus On Values Needed Most For Post-9/11 America

Renown author on spirituality and culture Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shared his reflections on how America has changed in the course of the decade since the events of 9/11.

2011/09/01

Reverend Diane Berke (credit: Jai Mitchell)

Reverend Diane Berke, One Spirit Learning Alliance Co-Founder, Remembers 9/11

The co-founder and spiritual director for New York’s One Spirit Learning Alliance praises forgiveness does not mean condoning harm, but freeing oneself from past pain.

2011/09/01

Sister Camille D’Arienzo (credit: CBS New York)

Sister Camille D’Arienzo: Build Bridges Instead Of Bombs

A former president for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious shares her experiences and concerns about the future of forgiveness after 9/11.

2011/09/01

Swami Ramananda (credit: Jai Mitchell)

Swami Ramananda: 9/11 Showed Importance Of Uniting Despite Differences

The president of the Integral Yoga Institute sees a oneness within all despite the difference the horror of 9/11 tried to emphasize.

2011/09/01

Father Joseph Costantino (credit: Jai Mitchell)

Father Joseph Costantino: 9/11 Should Open Us To Hope

Father Joseph Costantino reflects on 9/11, and our need to reflect and infuse our lives with hope, ten years later.

2011/09/01

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