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

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The 41-year-old's body was found Wednesday evening.
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You won’t want to miss Fireworks Show on the St. Charles Patch calendar
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the Chicagoland.
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With a mix of pride, concern, and hope, readers described America as a land of liberty and opportunity with promises not yet fully realized.
The discovery, the latest in a string of bodies recovered from the river, was made Wednesday evening.
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Make time for Fireworks Show on the St. Charles Patch calendar
Be sure to catch Fireworks Show on the St. Charles Patch calendar