Dozens of events were held in Chicago and the suburbs Tuesday for National Night Out 2025. National Night Out gives the community a chance the know their first responders, and officers can meet the neighborhoods they're sworn to protect and serve. In Merrionette Park, hundreds gathered outside the village's police station, all with a purpose.

Cities throughout our region hosted the National Night Out, an event that is dedicated to strengthening the bonds between a community and its police department.

Neighbors connected with their local police officers Tuesday across Hampton Roads during National Night Out events, with one of the biggest taking place in Suffolk. “The city awaits this moment, and this is a moment where we get to come together as a community,