Images from the Fourth of July.
Friends and supporters of Republican Congressman Peter Roskam work to carry a large flag in Wheatons Independence Day parade.
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Wheatons VFW Post 2164 members march down Main Street in Wheatons Independence Day parade.
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Robert Ciner from Aurora, sports a patriotic shirt while he watches several relatives march in Wheatons Independence Day parade.
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One of many politicians marching Monday, in Wheatons Independence Day parade is Republican Congressmen Peter Roskam, who walked in front of a huge American flag carried by his friends and supporters.
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Adorned by U.S. flags, the float from the Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans takes part in Wheatons Independence Day parade.
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Glenn Martin watches while his daughter Leah covers her ears from the racket of the Wheaton Fire Departments sirens at Wheatons Independence Day parade.
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Marine, Andrew Pickerill, is the grand marshal of the Villa Park Fourth of July parade. He is home for one month, before returning to Afghanistan.
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Jay Eder of Villa Park wears a big hat as he watches the Villa Park parade.
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Carly Ruzak is the head baker of the Heavenly Cupcake Shop and also the cupcake driver in the Villa Park Fourth of July parade.
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Cornell Simon heats barbecue sauce during the final day of Napervilles Ribfest. Simon is from Porky N Beans of Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
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Carolyn Angiollo, 14, of Palatine enjoys eating a rib during the final day of Napervilles Ribfest.
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Kristin Logemann, 8, of Naperville tests out her carnival winnings on her father, George Logemann, left, during the final day of Napervilles Ribfest.
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Cub Scouts from Glen Ellyn Pack 52 turn the corner in their go-carts onto Main Street in Glen Ellyns Independence Day parade.
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The Glen Ellyn Fire Departments color guard leads Glen Ellyns Independence Day parade, followed by many of the departments fire engines with sirens blaring.
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Jeffrey Syme from Winfield, shows his solemn patriotic side at Glen Ellyns Independence Day parade.
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The Prospect High School marching band plays during the Arlington Heights Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Leo Rule, 12, left and Tyler Frank, 11, both of Arlington Heights, toss a disc before the start of the Arlington Heights Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Emily Schulstad, 10, of Arlington Heights is bedecked for the day as she waits for the villages Fourth of July parade Monday.
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The Rolling Meadows High School marching band plays during the Arlington Heights Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Drew Phillips, 5, of Arlington Heights catches candy in his Uncle Sam hat during the Arlington Heights Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Its no ordinary float. Mark Giancola of Arlington Heights drives a casket during the parade Monday.
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Grupo Folklorica Quetzal dances in the Hoffman Estates Fourth of July parade on Monday.
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Guy Conenna has a laugh with Abe and the crowd while riding on Cub Scout Pack 100s float in the Hoffman Estates Fourth of July parade on Monday.
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Hoffman Estates resident Doug Wagner portrays Uncle Sam in the Fourth of July parade on Monday.
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Lady Liberty aka Angela Anzalone, 13, gets a cellphone call while riding on Cub Scout Pack 100s float in the Hoffman Estates parade on Monday. When liberty rings, dont you have to answer it?
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Amanda Mattson, 5, of Mount Prospect holds her candy bag while watching the Mount Prospect Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Chloe Boduch, 10 months, watches the Mount Prospect Fourth of July parade with her mom, Liz, Monday.
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The Prospect High School marching band plays during the Mount Prospect Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Garrett Hornak, 9, of Kildeer holds his hat out for candy during the Mount Prospect Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Taylor Meyer, 3, of Wheeling rides her three-wheeler in the Sis Boom Bike and Pet Parade during the Wheeling Park District 50th anniversary/Independence Day Celebration.
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Julia Machowska, 5, rides her bike while her sister, Emily, 3, pushes hers, while participating in the Sis Boom Bike and Pet Parade during the Wheeling Park District 50th anniversary/Independence Day Celebration.
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Zgi Zgi, a shitzsu owned by Stephanie Moberg, takesa break from the Sis Boom Bike and Pet Parade during the Wheeling Park District 50th anniversary/Independence Day Celebration.
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Thousands lined Main Street in Barrington for the Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Members of Nuevas Dance in Barrington dance while marching in the Barrington Fourth of July parade traveling east on Main Street on Monday.
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Color guard leads the way in the Barrington Fourth of July parade traveling east on Main Street on Monday.
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Jessie White Tumblers performed at the Barrington Fourth of July parade on Monday.
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Dancers with Rolling Meadows Park District Dance Company march in the Rolling Meadows Fourth of July parade on Monday.
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Rolling Meadows High School floggers march in front of the schools marching band in the Rolling Meadows Fourth of July parade on Monday.
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Waterloo German Bands float had bubbles coming out of the roof in the Rolling Meadows Fourth of July parade on Monday.
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3-year-old Chloe Coffey of Lake in the Hills rides her decorated trike along the route during Sleepy Hollows Fourth of July parade Monday. Her grandparents live in nearby West Dundee.
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5-year-old Jake Kenefick of West Dundee waves to a police car as it passes during Sleepy Hollows Fourth of July parade Monday.
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While others scurry or hide, T.J. Stoutemire, 7, of West Dundee embraces the cool shower sprayed on the crowd by a Rutland-Dundee fire truck during Sleepy Hollows Fourth of July parade Monday.
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The South Elgin High School Band performed at the South Elgin Fourth of July Parade. The parade kicked off at 10 a.m. down Spring Street.
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The Ambition Dance & Performing Arts of South Elgin, danced their way through the South Elgin Fourth of July Parade down Spring Street.
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The South Elgin Fourth of July Parade kicked off at 10 a.m. down Spring Street in South Elgin.
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National Karate of South Elgin location rides in the South Elgin Fourth of July Parade. The parade kicked off at 10 a.m. down Spring Street.
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Sarah Ingram of South Elgin cheers on her three year old son, Colton Ingram of South Elgin, for catching a flying disk at the South Elgin Fourth of July parade.
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3-year-old Rob Hendershott of Elgin looks on in wonder as a group of gymnasts tumble past during Elgins Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Spectators wave hands and flags during Elgins Fourth of July parade Monday.
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American Legion Post 57 members lead the way with the American flag during Elgins Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Larnell White, 13, of Chicago leads the South Shore Drill Team along the parade route during Elgins Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Adam Spisak, 4, of Lake Villa covers his ears as he watches the fire engines go by with his dad, Joe, during the Antioch Fourth of July parade Monday.
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U.S. Army Col. Paul Hettich hands out flags during the Antioch Fourth of July parade Monday. Hettich has spent three tours in Iraq and is scheduled to go to Afghanistan.
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Rory McGovern and the rest of the Lawn Chair Dads Drill Team perform their routine along Deerpath Drive during the Vernon Hills Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Caden Longdon, 4, watches the parade dressed in holiday clothes along Deerpath Drive during the Vernon Hills Fourth of July parade Monday.
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Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky marches in the Des Plaines 2011 Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4, 2011.
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Classic Cavaliers march down Center Street playing patriotic tunes in the Des Plaines Fourth of July Parade.
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn walks down Center Street in the Des Plaines 2011 Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4, 2011.
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The Des Plaines Public Library Librarians handed out library card forms and information about their summer reading programs in the 2011 Independence Day Parade in Des Plaines.
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The National Champions Jazz Steppers Drill Team and Drum Corps perform for the crowds in the 2011 Independence Day Parade in Des Plaines.
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State Representative Rosemary Mulligan, 65th district, rides in the Des Plaines 2011 Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4, 2011.
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