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‘Parades are cool:’ Arlington Heights parade is patriotic fun

‘Parades are cool:’ Arlington Heights parade is patriotic fun

The Frontier Days Fourth of July Parade in Arlington Heights was a hit with young and old alike Saturday.

 
Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbs

Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbs

Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.

 
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‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight show

‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight show

Imagine the morning announcements from your high school days infused with gags and schtick delivered on slick videos by two regular guys with infectious energy and genuine enthusiasm.That’s one way to describe Wauconda Highlights.

 
3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms

3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an of...

 
Bartlett Library may ask voters to expand existing building or replace it in November

Bartlett Library may ask voters to expand existing building or replace it in November

Bartlett Public Library trustees are considering a pair of Nov. 3 ballot questions to determine if voters want to expand the existing building or replace the 43-year-old structure.

 
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Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

WASHINGTON — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of peop...

 
Ticks on the rise in Illinois due to milder winters, scientists say

Ticks on the rise in Illinois due to milder winters, scientists say

Illinois’ tick season may be starting earlier, lasting longer and creeping into new corners of the state, scientists and researchers say.

 
Warrenville Fourth of July Celebration

Warrenville Fourth of July Celebration

Warrenville celebrates the Fourth of July with variety of community activities Saturday.

 
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Elgin Fourth of July Parade

Elgin Fourth of July Parade

Elgin celebrated the Fourth of July with a festive parade for the community Saturday.

 
1 person injured in McHenry house fire

1 person injured in McHenry house fire

One person was injured in a house fire Friday night in McHenry.

 

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