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THU, 6/30/2022

Thursday, June 30, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Fireworks explode over Bangs Lake in Wauconda. This year's show will be on Saturday, July 2.

Where to see fireworks around the suburbs July 1-4

Fireworks displays return with a bang throughout the suburbs this weekend.
Naperville Salute takes place July 1-4 at Rotary Hill in Naperville.

Festivals July 1-7: Where to celebrate July 4 all weekend long

The suburbs are booming with festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts, carnivals, fairs and more this weekend.
Mundelein Community Days parade on Hawley Street in 2021. This year’s parade steps off at 2 p.m. July 3.

Ring in Fourth with Mundelein Community Days festivities

Music, a carnival and even a butterfly release highlight Mundelein Community Days 2022, which runs Friday through Monday, July 1-4.
Podcaster Case Kenny boils situations and struggles down into digestible components that listeners can relate to.

Chicago podcaster Case Kenny harnesses music and mindfulness to make self-exploration fun

Hinsdale native Case Kenny teamed with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix for the most recent "MUSICxMINDFULNESS" episode of his self-exploration podcast, setting meditation to upbeat dance music.
Summertime Lemon-Herb Chicken needs just six ingredients, including fresh herbs, and you’ve got a showstopper for a weeknight meal.
Fresh herbs help get flavorful, crispy chicken on the table in no time
Fresh herbs in a summer garden shine in this dish of flavorful, crispy chicken for a fast dinner.
In a nation where we battle over abortion, guns and politics, this driver’s divisive missive gets edited by a cooler into a much more positive “Let’s Go, America,” which is difficult to argue against.
Constable: Divided Americans still driving together across common ground
In a divided nation, one thing many Illinoisans have in common despite record-high gas prices is 2.4 million of them are hitting the road this Independence Day holiday weekend. Columnist Burt Constable reflects on driving across common ground.
Barrington’s fireworks show will take place on Friday, July 1. It begins at dusk from Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., and can be seen from many locations around town.
Fireworks spark off Barrington Fourth of July celebration
Barrington's Fourth of July celebration begins with a bang and ends with a song. The village's fireworks display is on Friday, July 1, and a bluegrass concert on Monday, July 4, closes out the festivities.
The Anime Midwest convention returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Friday through Sunday, July 1-3.
Best Bets: Anime Midwest returns to Rosemont
Anime Midwest takes over Rosemont's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend; Blue Oyster Cult and Foghat play RiverEdge Park in Aurora; and Sheryl Crowe, Keb' Mo' and Southern Avenue play the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
Workers remove unwanted items during the separation process at Groot Industries material recovery facility in Elk Grove Village.
More than 90% of Illinois' plastic goes to landfills. Here are some solutions.
Over 90% of the plastic generated in Illinois is going to landfills instead of being recycled. We can help change that.
Most adult cats are unable to break down lactose, so they should be given water to drink, not milk.
Water is best: Why you shouldn't give milk to your pet cat
I will bet that most people, if asked, would say a saucer of milk is fine for their kitties. But for most cats, milk is not a good choice and can cause some serious health issues.
The amount and frequency of watering will vary depending on the type of soil in your garden and weather conditions.
The soil will tell you how much watering is needed
The amount and frequency of watering will vary depending on the type of soil in your garden and weather conditions. Sandy, very well-drained soils will dry out more quickly than heavier clay loam soils so plants growing in those conditions tend to need more water to get established.
Vendor Anwar Siddiqui of Glendale Heights sorts through his merchandise to sell at last year’s INCA Chicago Eid Fest held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The three-day celebration this year is July 15-17.
Suburban Mosaic: Eid Fest returns to DuPage County Fairgrounds in July
Thousands of Muslims are expected to gather for the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Chicago's annual Eid Fest July 15-17, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Jackson DeSmidt, 6, of Northbrook has his hula-hooping skills dialed in as he joins the other children for Rick Kelley's performance in Village Green Park Tuesday night.
Concerts in the park: Here's where you can see summer music in Northbrook, Glenview and Deerfield
Host Ariana DeBose performs at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Images from the 75th Tony Awards
Artists Josh and Joanie Drizin of Girly Steel from Noblesville, Indiana take a photograph in their self-contained backpack umbrellas during the 25th annual Art in Wilder Park show Saturday in Elmhurst.
Wet day for an outdoor art show: Art in Wilder Park returns to Elmhurst
Justin Bieber, left, and Hailey Bieber arrive at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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