Cyrus Bradley Appointed as Chicago Police Chief On May 26, 1855, Cyrus Bradley became the Chief of Police in Chicago. Bradley served in this role until his death in 1865. He introduced the motto: “At danger’s call, we’ll promptly fly; and bravely do or bravely die.” Notable Weather Records Chicago experienced significant weather on May...
Molly Sommer, a second-generation bagpiper residing near Historic Maplewood Cemetery, quietly paid homage to fallen soldiers after the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. She played Amazing Grace on her bagpipes as she walked among the gravestones. Attendees had gathered at Historic Maplewood Cemetery, where Crown Point’s Memorial Day parade concluded on Monday, May 25,...