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‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight showJul 04, 2026 11:00 am - 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.
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Barrington History Museum hosts patriotic programs for America’s 250thJul 02, 2026 11:34 pm - Barrington History Museum celebrates America's 250th anniversary with special programs July 2-4, featuring musicians Chris Vallillo performing Lincoln songs and Stephen Foster music, plus historian Steve Duchrow presenting Carl Sandburg's Lincoln portrait.
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Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison named grand marshal for Barrington’s Fourth of July ParadeJul 02, 2026 11:14 pm - The Barrington Fourth of July celebration features Chicago Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison as parade grand marshal, who then will perform patriotic songs at noon.
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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - 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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Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers marketsJun 28, 2026 2:45 pm - Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.
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‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60sJun 26, 2026 10:11 am - The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.
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‘One-woman show’: Barrington resident brings home-grown business to historic Ice House mallJun 25, 2026 8:44 am - Montana Bellagamba is bringing her passion for books to the town where she grew up, filling a need in her hometown.
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Lake Zurich native Zachary Keller returns to Chicago as the lead in national touring production of ‘Water for Elephants’Jun 25, 2026 8:24 am - Zachary Keller, a stage and screen actor with roots in Barrington and Lake Zurich, has been acting since he was a child. Now he’s the leading man in the North American tour of “Water for Elephants” playing Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre through July 5.
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.