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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...
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.
A Salute to the Red, White & Blue
Long Grove Historical Society members shown pictured above (L to R: Donna Blunt, Marie Borg and Marie Roth) were on hand to celebrate Independence Day at Deer Park Village Senior Living. On July 4th, 2024, local artist Marie Roth gave an informative program complete with examples of her original barn wood flags, created from reclaimed pieces of historic barns in Lake and McHenry counties. The presentation was preceded by a delightful performance of patriotic songs by the Deer Park Village chorus, a first-ever performance for this newly established group. Marie Roth shared the stories behind some of the various versions of “Old Glory” that have flown over our country throughout the years. Marie Borg, formerly of Long Grove and now living at Deer Park Village, helped bring this community connection together.
Mundelelen Community Days Mainstage Entertainment
There are so many details about Mundelein’s Community Days Festival that sets us apart. Selecting popular and top-notch bands is a focus area of the Mundelein Community Days Commission. To ensure that Mundelein can book the BEST BANDS, organizers begin the booking process months before the festival. Here is the IMPRESSIVE 2024 Entertainment Line-up!
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...
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.
Highland Park 4th of July parade returns 2 years after deadly shooting
Thursday marks two years since the deadly Fourth of July Parade shooting in Highland Park.Seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire and several others were hurt.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhat on the surface looked to be a joyous parade, with marching bands and floats, also carried an undertone of somber remembrance.An overwhelming feeling of sorrow and grief flowed throughout Highland Park for the seven lives lost and 48 others injured when a shooter let off 83 rounds in 1 minute.People gathered in Highland Park for a remembrance ceremony ahead of Thursday's parade.Highland Park's...
Nightmare on Chicago Street Coming in 2024!
For the past 11 years, the city of Elgin’s streets have been crawling with zombies… we need to unite and stop them together on October 19, 2024! The night of the dead is coming up soon! Not only has the footprint for the event gotten larger, but there is a whole new zone about the Aztec underworld!
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.
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...
Retired educator Meyers reflects on state honor
SUN CITY — After a nearly 30-year career as a teacher, athletic director, and coach, Jim Meyers received a top honor from the state-wide Illinois Association of Athletic Directors (IADA). Meyers was one of three members of the IADA Class of 2024 Hall of Fame, along with Terry Dobbs who worked at Palatine and Greg ...
Village Offices Closed July 4 & 6
The Village of Bensenville offices will be closed on July 4 and July 6 in observance of Independence Day. Offices will be open on Friday, July 5 and normal hours will resume Monday, July 8. On this special day, we encourage you to celebrate the spirit of freedom and patriotism...
Illinois dentist placed on probation for billing irregularities, false records
A dentist in Elgin, Ill., was placed on probation by the Illinois Board of Dentistry for billing, records and conduct violations. The dental license of Santhi Yenna, DDS, was placed on probation with conditions for 18 months due to gross irregularities in billing, willfully making or filing false records, failure to establish and maintain records of patient care and treatment, and unprofessional conduct, according to a report from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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