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Full House’s permanent Illinois casino plans remain on hold as court challenges continue
Full House’s permanent Illinois casino plans remain on hold as court challenges continue. As the city of Waukegan and the Waukegan Potawatomi Casino tangle at the Illinois Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, work on the permanent American Place casino remains on hold.
Highland Park marches in first July Fourth parade since mass shooting
Highland Park residents on Thursday took a major step in the town’s collective grief: They gathered wagons, ribbons and flags for a July Fourth parade. Two years after a gunman killed seven people and injured dozens more at Highland Park’s Independence Day parade, the North Shore suburb is continuing to reckon with how to both honor the victims and celebrate the holiday. “July Fourth is always ...
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: Dona 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.
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