Here's what you need to know about which retailers are open and closed on Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 26 this year.

Memorial Day is a solemn holiday, and some restaurant chains are taking this time to remember people who have served their country.

A slew of events are scheduled in Chicago for Memorial Day weekend to kick off the unofficial start to summer. While it might not feel like beach weather, the city's lakefront beaches also are open for the season.