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Hoffman Estates cancels remaining fests, live events for 2020
Jul 7, 2020 7:54 PM - Hoffman Estates officials are canceling all remaining special events and festivals for 2020 due to lingering COVID-19 precautions, with the exception of those that can be held virtually and the quarterly Coffee with the Board at village hall. -
How well do you know U.S. history and Fourth of July trivia? Take our quiz
Jul 4, 2020 6:55 PM - How well do you know Fourth of July history and trivia? Take our quiz and find out. -
Not just 1776: How other 4th of Julys shaped our history
Jul 4, 2020 6:55 PM - Events in our history that happened on the Fourth of July through the years. -
Sights, not sounds: Fourth of July decorating contests recapture holiday revelry
Jul 3, 2020 1:29 PM - Decorating contest entries aren't letting COVID-19 cancellations deprive towns of some of the Fourth of July sparkle. -
Where to find July 4 fireworks, modified parades and decorating contests
Jul 4, 2020 8:48 AM - The July 4 holiday is here -- minus much of the fanfare. But you can still find car parades, decorated homes and a few fireworks options if you know where to go in the suburbs. -
Lisle plans Independence Day convoyJul 2, 2020 4:55 PM - An Independence Day convoy of emergency vehicles and others will wend its way through Lisle on Saturday as part of an event sponsored by the village, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, Lisle Park District, Lisle Library District, Lisle Unit District 202 and the Lisle VFW Ross Bishop Post 5696.
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Arlington Heights fest moves onto a new virtual frontier for 2020
Jul 2, 2020 2:19 PM - Organizers of Frontier Days in Arlington Heights are trying to celebrate in other ways this year by launching a social media campaign that keeps the festival in the forefront, while soliciting volunteers for next year. -
Aurora planning July 4 procession to honor health workersJul 1, 2020 1:00 PM - The city of Aurora is replacing its traditional Fourth of July parade this year with a new event: the Salute to Healthcare Workers Fourth of July Processional.
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Grayslake Summer Days Festival canceled because of COVID-19
Jul 1, 2020 11:59 AM - The Grayslake Summer Days Festival, which was to also celebrate the village's 125th anniversary of incorporation and include the annual hot air balloon festival, has been canceled because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Lombard Historical Society announces summer events
Jun 30, 2020 10:13 AM - The Lombard Historical Society has announced its Summer 2020 Calendar of Events for adults, families and children. Here's a quick look at some of what's happening:
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