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Saturday, September 9, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2003: Mark Lewis

On the morning of September 11th, 2001 at the Pentagon, the typical hustle and bustle was underway with over 23,000 service members heading to work. Army Colonel Mark Lewis began…


Friday, September 8, 2023
Skip-the-Line Program at High-Volume DMVs 

Appointments and new extended hours are part of the new initiative to save customers’ time.  To improve customer service and eliminate the unpredictability of wait times at Illinois DMVs, Secretary…


Friday, September 8, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2023: Corporal Joslin Joseph

On September 11th, 2001, Joslin Joseph planned to be at the World Trade Center during his summer break from Ohio State University. He and his friend planned to visit the…


Thursday, September 7, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2023: Victor Saracini & Brielle Saracini

In summer of 2001, Victor Saracini and his family rented a beach house in New Jersey. He and his daughter, Brielle Saracini, spent the weekend riding his motorcycle to Atlantic…


Wednesday, September 6, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2023: John Ryan

Read a compilation of responses from PAPD Officer John Ryan and his experiences during September 11th, 2001: “I had been with the PAPD [Port Authority Police Department] for 22 years…My…


Tuesday, September 5, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2023: Anthony Palmieri

Read a compilation of responses from Department of Sanitation worker Anthony Palmieri, who worked for nine months with the DSNY at the World Trade Center site: “I was working for…


Monday, September 4, 2023
Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago

Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see stunning red, orange, and gold foliage that turns the…


Monday, September 4, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2023: Mike Fabiano & Port Authority Employees

On September 11th, World Trade Center fire warden and Port Authority employee Mike Fabiano thought of John Abruzzo, a colleague who was a quadriplegic. On September 11th, Abruzzo arrived at…


Sunday, September 3, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2023: Dr. Alison Thompson

Read a compilation of responses from Dr. Alison Thompson, a civilian relief worker who worked in rescue, recovery, and relief efforts at Ground Zero: “I was in my apartment on…


Saturday, September 2, 2023
11 Days of Heroes to September 11th, 2023: Bob Schnelle & Atlas

Read clips from responses from NYPD Officer Robert (Bob) Schnelle in an interview here: “I was in Bayside, Queens, where the NYPD K-9 Unit was based. I stepped out for…