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Warrenville Fourth celebration covers two daysJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - From an evening parade to a post-fireworks concert, Warrenville's Fourth of July celebration is a party that needs two days. With the theme "Lincoln's Legacy," the festi...
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The Moods bring Motown to Oakbrook TerraceJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - When the Moods first got together nearly 20 years ago, they set out to play music that would take Chicago audiences back to the soulful era of Motown. Initially, the ban...
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South Elgin students earn praise, scholarships from Lions ClubJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - The South Elgin Lions Club recently awarded three $1,000 scholarships to members of the South Elgin High School Class of 2009. The Lions aim to serve the community, help...
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Itasca fireworks are among largest in stateJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - While the fireworks and entertainment always wow the crowds at Itasca's annual Independence Day celebration, the numbers behind them are pretty dazzling, too. Itasca put...
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Neighbor sportsJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph ...
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Dollar train rides to honor Fourth, museum birthdayJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - The Fox River Trolley Museum is celebrating two birthdays this Independence Day. Not only is the Fourth of July Independence Day, it is the 43rd anniversary of the day t...
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Shelter offers kids way to learn about pet careJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Enroll now for Critter Camp 2009, a one-week day camp program for animal-loving kids at Anderson Animal Shelter. Session I for children ages 6 to 8 will be held July 13-...
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Competitive 4-mile run to raise money for homelessJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Lazarus House is sponsoring a competitive 4-mile run at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, off Dean Street in St. Charles. The Great Western Freedo...
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Wheaton's sesquicentennial party ends with July 4 celebrationJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - After a spending an entire year celebrating its sesquicentennial, Wheaton is ending the party the same way it began: with the Fourth of July parade. So the Wheaton Jayce...
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Cantigny mixes history with July 4 celebrationJul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - While the historical aspect of Independence Day is often lost in a sea of festivals, fireworks and food, one event is embracing the holiday as an opportunity to both rem...