The senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Army, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston will served as keynote speaker.
The event was hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
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Stacey Baca of ABC 7 Eyewitness News served as the emcee.
The event was not open to the general public to discourage people from attending due to the pandemic.
The ceremony was streamed live on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/ChicagoDCASE