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Mount Prospect, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Mount Prospect! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 Independence Day Parade Des Plaines at Center Street
  • 4th of July Festival at Melas Park Canine Commons
  • Summer Festival of Music at Lions Recreation Center

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with drenching t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

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  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Mount Prospect. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Des Plaines

  • Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Arlington Heights For 2026 (patch.com)
  • 3 Bands, Tumblers Highlight Des Plaines 4th of July Parade (journal-topics.com)
  • Maine East Alum Kelly Shines For Iowa Cubs As Chicago Scrambles For Arms (journal-topics.com)

Arlington Heights

Northbrook

  • Northbrook Student Graduates From Baldwin Wallace; Others Earn College Honors (patch.com)
  • $39K Watch Stolen From Fitness Center Locker: Northbrook Police Blotter (patch.com)

Ok Mount Prospect! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A frog. Its croaks all day (Thank you Janice W. for sending it in!)
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