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Glencoe Park District keeps scope of referendum intact, builds toward the November ballot
Glencoe Park District’s plan to pursue a bond referendum survived community input and will make its way to another Park Board review. Following a Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 2, the park commissioners advanced the referendum for consideration at a July 17 Park Board meeting. Within this decision, they discussed the community […] The post Glencoe Park District keeps scope of referendum intact, builds toward the November ballot appeared first on The Record.
WATCH LIVE: Chicago suburb to host ‘largest' Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois
Note: The fireworks show is available in the player above. A Chicago suburb is gearing up for a fireworks show that's bound to be bigger than most. The village of Itasca, in DuPage County, will host "Illinois' largest fireworks show," based on the show's total dollar value, according to village officials.
Highland Park hosts July 4th parade for first time since mass shooting
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- A day of remembrance in Highland Park on Thursday marked two years since a tragic mass shooting during their annual 4th of July Parade.Seven people lost their lives in the attack in 2022, and on Thursday, the village's Independence Day parade stepped off again for the first time since the shooting. This year's parade was a show of resilience; a display of the love the community has for Highland Park, while honoring the memory of those who were tragically lost two years ago.City leaders said meticulous planning went into this day, providing space for both...
Illinois City Top 10 to Live In, But Rest of The State is Ticked
I don't think I've seen anything quite like this other than in Illinois. Think about it. What other state would have one of its places named a top 10 best place to live in where the rest of the state is collectively rolling its eyes. I laughed as soon as...
Chicago area's Fourth of July forecast comes into focus
Those Chicago-area residents hoping to get outdoors and enjoy the summery weather this Fourth of July weekend have been casting a weary eye on the forecast throughout the week, but good news has emerged as those forecasts have been finalized. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the originally expected...
Highland Park's Fourth Fest: A day of family fun, community unity at Sunset Woods Park
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Fourth Fest is winding down in Sunset Woods Park, where families enjoyed food, games, carnival rides, music and a petting zoo. The event marks the culmination of a busy day in Highland Park, with a schedule of events designed to balance the needs of all community members.
Evanston’s Fourth of July Parade: Classic cars, bands, and community spirit
EVANSTON, Ill. — In Evanston, the annual Fourth of July Parade stepped off this afternoon, featuring classic cars, marching bands and plenty of community spirit. It’s a century-old tradition, that develops down Central street in the north suburban city, with thousands lining the sidewalks for their annual Fourth of July Parade. “We’ve been coming to […]
Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113
A new top dog has enrolled in summer school with Township High School District 113. A firearm-detecting K9 team will begin Monday, July 8, at Deerfield High School, as part of a weeklong pilot program that could be added to the district’s security measures moving forward, according to a community message from Brian Ahmer, District […] The post Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113 appeared first on The Record.
Illinois’ Best Music Fest Is Finally Moving To A New Home
Concert fans are excited because the best music festival in Illinois now has a new and much better home for this year. I'm a huge music fan. Some people collect stuff or have hobbies like golfing. I spend my free time and entertainment budget on going to concerts. I just love the live band experience. I've been to so many shows in my life, I couldn't even begin to count.
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.
West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found in Morton Grove and Northbrook
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has found the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes to occur in our traps in Morton Grove and Northbrook this year. Batches of mosquitoes collected June 28, 2024, from NSMAD traps in Morton Grove and Northbrook tested positive for West Nile virus in our lab on July 2.
‘Sorry! No Internet’: Many city sites offline after accidental severing of cable
Evanston Public Works crews were working to restore service Wednesday after a contractor inadvertently severed fiber optic data lines at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Leon Place early Monday, taking a wide range of city sites offline as a result. The outage occurred about 9 a.m. Monday. Officials are...
A former employee of a Cook County agency sues over his firing, alleging retaliation
A former aide to Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against the county property-tax appeal agency, Steele and her top aide, court records show. The ex-employee, Frank Calabrese, said he was an appeals analyst and communications director for Steele until he was...
Evanston residents calling 'dibs' as they stake out spots for July 4th parade
EVANSTON, Ill. - There’s no snow on the ground, but residents in one Chicago suburb are already calling "dibs" on spots along the side of the road. As Evanston’s annual Fourth of July parade approaches, people are staking out the best places to park their seats. Although the celebration is still two days away, it’s never too early to secure a prime viewing spot along the parade route.
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...
The Rundown: Highland Park prepares for 4th of July parade
Good afternoon! The newsletter will take the day off tomorrow for the holiday and will be back Friday. If you’re traveling, be prepared for record-breaking crowds. Here’s what else you need to know today. Tomorrow will be the first time the northern suburb has hosted the parade since...
Some Under-Construction Streets And Expressways Will Open To Ease July 4th Traffic
CHICAGO— Some closed traffic lanes will open on area expressways and streets to ease traffic congestion during the Fourth of July holiday, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. Non-emergency closures at state-controlled road construction projects will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, except for...
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