Cook County officials celebrate Día de Los Muertos

On Friday, Nov. 1, Cook County officials and local residents came together to celebrate Día de Los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”).  Held annually on Nov. 1 and 2, Día de los Muertos is a traditional Meso-American holiday dedicated to the ancestors; it honors both death and the cycle of life. It is observed as a day to honor deceased family members and loved ones by “welcoming them back” through various customs, including making ded