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Independence Day fireworks display in Chicago suburb cut short
An Independence Day fireworks display in a Chicago suburb ended early Wednesday night due to an unspecified malfunction, authorities said. In a statement, the Wheaton Park District said the operator of its Independence Day fireworks display at Graf Park experienced a malfunction with one of its fireworks. As a result, the remainder of the show was cancelled, officials said.
Wheaton residents call dibs for Independence Day parade spots
It's the suburban version of Chicago's dibs, but in July and instead of saving shoveled-out street parking spots, Wheaton residents put out chairs, blankets, ropes and a variety of other objects to save their spots along the Independence Day parade route."It's our big hosting day of the year. Absolutely. Gotta have a tent and food. It's a great way to get the neighbors together," said resident Evan Barker.Barker is setting up a tent in his yard and getting ready for a couple dozen friends, neighbors and family tomorrow. He's already reserved a piece of real estate in...
Independence Day Celebrations Light Up Carol Stream, IL with Concert and Fireworks
Carol Stream, IL – Carol Stream is set to host its Independence Day festivities on July 4 at the Ross Ferraro Town Center. The event will feature food concessions starting at 6 p.m., followed by a performance from Hillbilly Rockstarz at 7 p.m. A spectacular fireworks display will conclude the night at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Itasca Prepares for Illinois’ Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show
The suburban village of Itasca in Chicago is all set up for an impressive Independence Day celebration with what’s been called the largest July 4th fireworks show in Illinois. Work crews started early this week to make sure everything is ready for the big show. Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn...
Arlington Heights Hosts Frontier Days Festival with Fireworks Spectacle
Arlington Heights, IL – Frontier Days Festival 2024 is set to take place from July 3rd to 7th at Recreation Park. Hosted by community volunteers and Frontier Days Festival, Inc., the event features carnival rides, concessions, and concerts. The Village is reminding residents and guests to use caution when navigating the event areas and watching for pedestrians.
Naperville: No Overnight Parking Tickets During Holiday Weekend
Naperville, IL – The Naperville Police Department announced a temporary suspension of the city’s overnight parking ordinance for the Independence Day holiday. Residents can park on city streets overnight beginning Thursday night into Friday and continuing through Sunday night into Monday morning. According to the department, enforcement of the ordinance will resume at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9. The decision aims to accommodate the influx of visitors and residents celebrating the Fourth of July.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a late Army Air Corps veteran from Park Ridge. The medal, given to those wounded or killed in military combat, belonged to Jerome Even, who served in the...
Local parades start Naperville’s Fourth of July celebration
Naperville began this year’s Fourth of July celebration with several neighborhood parades, inviting neighbors and visitors to enjoy the simple The post Local parades start Naperville’s Fourth of July celebration appeared first on NCTV17.
The Fourth of July is extra special for Naperville WWII veteran John Prescott
“My hands were on fire, my legs were on fire, my feet were on fire, and blood was spurting out of my head,” said Naperville WWII Veteran John Prescott. “I thought, ‘uh oh, mom is really going to be mad at you guys,’ thinking I was going to die there.”
2024 State of the Village Dinner
On April 24, 2024 the Elburn Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual State of the Village Dinner at the Elburn Lions Club. The purpose of this event is to reinforce the vision and mission for Elburn and to provide a unique opportunity for business, community, and school district leaders to come together in support of our community. Mayor Jeff Walter gave an engaging presentation that included Elburn facts, accomplishments from the previous year, budget and finances, key issues and challenges, future planning and for fun a bit of Elburn trivia for prizes.
Fourth of July Message from the Village of Hillside
As we approach the July 4th holiday to celebrate Independence Day, our hopes are that you and your family are in good health and spirits. Celebrating the holiday with family and friends is a treasured moment and our goal is to keep you, your guests, and your neighbors safe throughout the 4th of July holiday. It is with this in mind that I must remind you that Village Ordinance, as well as the State Law, prohibits certain types of fireworks. Fireworks that perform a report (firing a lighted display into the air) or explosion are illegal within the State of Illinois and the Village of Hillside. The Hillside Police Department will be enforcing both regulations over the Holiday weekend to keep all individuals and properties safe within our community. If found in possession of fireworks, or if there is any presence of evidence from detonated fireworks visible on your property, fines will be issued and can range in the amount of $250-$750 per offense. Should any individual be found in possession of any class 3 fireworks, they may be subjected to a felony arrest. Our intent is not to preclude celebrations of family and friends, but to do so in a safe and respectful manner with those around us and our neighbors. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday weekend as you join in long awaited reunions.
Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas to resign from City Council to care for ailing father
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas announced Tuesday that he is resigning from his Ward 1 seat to care for his ailing father."After much prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to step down from my position as Ward 1 Alderman, effective August 1, 2024," Llamas said in a statement.Llamas, 32, was the youngest alderman ever elected to the Aurora City Council when he was elected to his first term in 2019.He is also his father's primary caretaker, and his father is battling stage 4 stomach cancer. Llamas also is a husband and father of two, and...
ComEd to Perform Tree Trimming in Select Areas
Within the next three months, ComEd will trim trees, branches, and vines that interfere or have the potential to interfere with power lines. This work helps prevent safety hazards and power outages. The work is generally located in the areas around West Roosevelt Road within the boundaries of Manchester Road...
Lombard, IL: 4th of July Fireworks Display at Madison Meadow Park
Lombard, IL – Gather your friends and family to celebrate Independence Day at Lombard’s 4th of July Fireworks Display this Thursday at Madison Meadow Park. The event will commence at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m., promising a night of dazzling fireworks and community spirit. According to the Village of...
Aurora Contemplates Annexation of Future Solar Farm Site in Land-Use Standoff with Aldermen and Kane County
In a move that pits traditional land use against renewable energy progress, Aurora is pushing to annex a 40-acre site earmarked for a solar farm, conflicting with its comprehensive master plan for residential estate development. Despite a 10-1 protest vote from the Aurora aldermen and subsequent recommendations by the Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals and the board’s Development of a comprehensive to move forward with the solar project, the City is exploring legal avenues to enforce its vision for the area, a report by Chicago Tribune notes. Alderman John Laesch, the sole dissenting voice supporting the solar initiative, expressed his stance in defiance of his colleagues' majority decision, reflecting a rift within Aurora's City Council.
Naperville Salute returns for its fourth year, bringing family-friendly fun
The Naperville Salute festival is returning to Rotary Hill this year, to bring some post Fourth of July fun. A hometown celebration honoring our nation’s military. This will be the fourth installment of the event, billed as a “family-friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration,” with a special focus on honoring our nation’s military and their families. It takes place from July 5 through 7 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville.
Statement Regarding This Evening's Fireworks Show
During this evening’s Wheaton Park District Independence Day fireworks display at Graf Park, the show’s fireworks display operator experienced a malfunction with one of the show’s fireworks. As a result, the remainder of the show was terminated. The Wheaton Fire Department was on site during the event, and there were no injuries resulting from the firework malfunction. As a precaution, the remainder of the show was suspended and the park was cleared for the evening. City of Wheaton safety personnel were on site and responded according to the safety plans in place in partnership with the Wheaton Park District.
Kane County may not be following state law on its budget process, state’s attorney says
The way Kane County is going about its 2025 budget proposal process may go against state law, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser said at a recent Kane County Board committee meeting. She told the Kane County Board Finance and Budget Committee at its meeting on June 26 that her office and others are being restricted from submitting the budgets they believe are needed to properly operate ...
Kane County walks back proposal to reduce public comment time
After community pushback, the Kane County Board Executive Committee has changed a policy proposal that would have reduced public comment time at county meetings by a total of 15 minutes. While a number of other changes were kept in the proposal, such as the combination of on- and off-agenda public comment times, committee members voted 6-to-5 at Wednesday’s meeting to raise the proposal’s ...
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