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Celebrate America's 250th Birthday With Patriotic Pet Pics From IL Patch Readers
These red, white, and blue-clad pets are truly embracing the spirit of Independence Day.

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These red, white, and blue-clad pets are truly embracing the spirit of Independence Day.

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The city and Ravinia District SSA 17 property owners are planning a patriotic Food Truck Thursday event.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Highland Park.
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Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the Chicagoland.
With a mix of pride, concern, and hope, readers described America as a land of liberty and opportunity with promises not yet fully realized.
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Be sure to catch Deerfield Family Days 2026 on the Highland Park Patch calendar
Make time for Deerfield Family Days 2026 on the Highland Park Patch calendar
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Founders Jeff Mages and Richie Holleb say Highland Park locals will take over the longtime Sheridan Road restaurant.
Happening soon: Deerfield Family Days 2026 on the Highland Park Patch calendar
The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from June 22-28.