Jennifer Patterson

Will County

John Ferak

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Channahon-Minooka

Illinois

Shorewood

Joliet

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Lauren Traut

Manhattan

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

New Lenox

Romeoville

Kendall County

Oswego

Yorkville

Bolingbrook

Ronald D. Lehman Community Park

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free evening of music, food trucks, and patriotic fun culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a live concert by Sundance and receive commemorative giveaways while supplies last.
As part of this year's celebration, we will host a special presentation commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Join us as we sing "Happy Birthday" to America and celebrate this historic milestone together.
Commemorative giveaways will be available in honor of the 250th anniversary while supplies last. In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made by noon on July 3 regarding postponement. Please watch the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/channahon.parkdistrict" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Channahon&nbsp;Park District's Facebook page</a> for the most up-to-date event information.
Schedule of events:
<ul><li>6-9 p.m.:&nbsp;Food trucks</li><li>6-9:15 p.m.:&nbsp;Concert in the park featuring Sundance</li><li>9:15 p.m.:&nbsp;Fireworks display</li></ul>
Cost:&nbsp;Free!

Local Event: Channahon Independence Day Celebration 2026

Channahon Independence Day Celebration 2026

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Timbers of Shorewood

The Timbers of Shorewood invites the community to the next free summer concert featuring acclaimed musician Frank Rossi. The concert takes place at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at The Timbers of Shorewood, located at 1100 North River Road, Shorewood. The event is free and open to the public.FOOD TRUCK UPDATE: Joey's Red Hots Food Truck will be onsite from 5 – 7 p.m.UPDATE: Due to the heat, the concert will be moved indoors.
Frank Rossi, performing on accordion and keyboard, will fill the evening air with a lively variety of polkas, hits from the 1950s, and current favorites. Rossi was named the 2010 recipient of the Order Sons of Italy Leonardo da Vinci Award of Excellence in Performing Arts and frequently performs at fine dining establishments throughout the Chicagoland area.
“Frank Rossi is one of our absolute favorite entertainers here at the Timbers,” said, Sheila Albor, director of marketing. “Having him perform on our patio is always a very special treat for the community. We welcome everyone to come out, bring a blanket and/or a lawn chair, and enjoy a wonderful evening of live music.”
Upcoming summer concerts at the Timbers:
- 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16 – Del Bergeson Orchestra (Big Band) -&nbsp;2 p.m., Thursday, July 23 – Hearts of Zagreb (Traditional Croatian Folklore Dance Group) Note: This specific performance will be hosted inside the main Ballroom. -&nbsp;10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 25 – Cloggin’ Craze (New Lenox Clogging Dance Group)
About the Timbers of Shorewood
The Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living is a rental retirement community that provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/</a> or call (815) 609-0669.

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Frank Rossi Free Concert brings Polkas, 50s...

The Timbers of Shorewood invites the community to the next free summer concert featuring acclaimed musician Frank Rossi. The...

Frank Rossi Free Concert brings Polkas, 50s Hits, and Joey's Red Hots Food Truck - Timbers

Parks Place, 102 South IL RT. 53-Gardner, IL (I-55 Exit #227, next to Casey's)

The
celebration of our Nation's 250th
Birthday
is truly an historic moment in time. On Sunday July 5th come make our
Gardner Flea
Market
part of your
Independence Day weekend. A
wide variety of items
will
be for
sale at
Parks Place in Gardner from 9AM until 3PM. The easy to find Gardner
location is 102 South
IL Rt. 53, one block east of I-55 (Exit
#227),
next to Casey’s.
Vendor setup is 8AM, and the vendor fee is $15.
If
you would like to be a vendor in Gardner
this coming Sunday, or at any of our upcoming
Junk in the Trunk Morris events,
simply arrive at 8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee and take an available
spot. New
vendors are always welcome and reservations are not required. Junk in
the Trunk Morris is a charitable fundraiser, and proceeds from vendor
fees received at the Gardner event on July 5th

will
benefit the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center of Minooka. For
additional information and
vendor rules,
visit Junk in the Trunk Morris on Facebook. You
can also
contact event manager George Bennett, <a href="mailto:morrissale@yahoo.com">morrissale@yahoo.com</a>
or
630-319-0289.

Local Event: July 5th Flea Market in Gardner

July 5th Flea Market in Gardner


The
celebration of our Nation's 250th
Birthday
is truly an historic moment in time. On Sunday July 5th come make our
Gardner...

 25 Springfield Ave, Joliet,

The Joliet Moose Lodge 300 is celebrating its Grand Reopening with Bingo Night on Thursday, July 9!&nbsp; Doors open at 5 PM, with Early Bird Bingo at 6:15 PM and regular games starting at 6:30 PM. All regular games pay $100, plus jackpot raffles, bonus games, food, drinks, and fun for everyone. The event is open to the public at 25 Springfield Ave., Joliet — come join the excitement and win big!

Local Event: Moose bingo

Moose bingo

The Joliet Moose Lodge 300 is celebrating its Grand Reopening with Bingo Night on Thursday, July 9!  Doors open at 5 PM, with...

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