Mount Prospect Entertainment
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How a Hersey High School senior brought the band Rush to class in 1977Jul 12, 2026 8:45 pm - A 17-year-old John Hersey High School senior arranged for the rock band Rush to visit his English class in 1977. But what was meant to be an intimate classroom dialogue turned into a much larger spectacle in the school auditorium.
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Mongolian community gathers for Naadam 2026 festival in Busse WoodsJul 11, 2026 4:56 pm - The Chicago Mongolian community gathered for Mongol Naadam 2026 in Busse Woods. Naadam is recognized on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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Coffee roaster bringing hometown flavor to Mount ProspectJul 07, 2026 7:54 pm - A Mount Prospect woman’s hobby could blossom into a full-fledged retail business, with financial help from the village.
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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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Two fireworks shows to light up Mount Prospect Lions Club’s Fourth of July festivalJun 29, 2026 10:27 am - For those who love fireworks, the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July festival is a natural choice. The festival offers two nights of fireworks, on both Wednesday, July 1, and Saturday, July 4.
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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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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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Mount Prospect Community Band celebrates 50th year with summer concert seriesJun 17, 2026 5:22 pm - The Mount Prospect Community Band will continue its 50th anniversary celebration with a series of summer concerts.