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23rd anniversary of the attacks: commemorative events in the Chicago area

23rd anniversary of the attacks: commemorative events in the Chicago area


23rd anniversary of the attacks: commemorative events in the Chicago area

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CHICAGO (CBS) — The residents of Chicago remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th 23 years ago.

The Chicago Fire Department will observe a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. CT to pay tribute.

In the western suburbs, the St. Charles Fire Department will remember fallen first responders. A memorial ceremony will be held at the fire department's memorial at 7:30 a.m.

There will be a minute's silence, a wreath-laying ceremony and a 21-gun salute.

The city of Naperville will remember the victims of the attacks, including Naperville native Commander Dan Shanower, a naval officer who died in the attack on the Pentagon.

The city's memorial service begins at 6 p.m. at the Shanower Memorial along the waterfront.