Kendall County offices have announced they'll be locking down for Memorial Day, so residents best square away any county business before the long weekend hits. In a statement issued early Friday, officials declared a full shutdown of offices on Monday, May 27, joining the nation as it pays tribute to the men and women who laid down their lives in military service. The county's website, with a bold notice to the public, marks the closure in observance of the solemn holiday, setting a pause on all non-emergency government functions.
Memorial Day, which traditionally reels in summer festivities and beckons folks to barbecue pits and beaches, first and foremost stands as a remembrance for those who've fallen in the name of the red, white, and blue, and while many will be firing up the grills, county employees will be among those tipping their hats to the brave, all business in the government quarters will be at a standstill with doors closed and lights out. Residents needing to handle county matters, ranging from property taxes to court documents, will need to hit pause until Tuesday when regular hours resume, as listed on the county's official announcement.
