Now in the conceptual stage, the Navy envisions the future museum with greater public access, a new building, ceremonial courtyard and potential renovation of existing historical buildings.
When John James Murphy died in Elgin last month, he was an "unclaimed veteran" whose relatives couldn't be found or contacted to take care of his burial. Hundreds of people from Elgin and as far as Chicago, Aurora and Naperville attended his visitation and service Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 after the owners of an Elgin, Ill. funeral home extended an open invitation to the community.
