One thing noticeably missing from Tuesday's events was a parade -- a longtime staple in the community.
on Tuesday in Highland Park - one year to the day a mass shooter wreaked havoc at the community's Fourth of July parade, killing seven people and leaving dozens of others injured.
Holly Krakow, executive director of the Makom Solel Lakeside synagogue, said Monday that she had mixed feelings regarding what to do for Independence Day this year. Some parents told NBC Chicago that they're waiting to see if their children want to celebrate or not to determine how to spend the day.
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Rain or shine, millions across the US brave severe weather to celebrate Fourth of JulyRevelers across the U.S. braved heat and heavy rain to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday — celebrating the nation's founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests.
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20-year-old drowns while swimming on Fourth of July in Bolton, Vt.A 20-year-old from Connecticut died on the Fourth of July while swimming in Bolton, Vermont, state police said. Troopers responded to the Bolton Potholes after receiving a call around 4:30 p.m. regarding an apparent drowning at the swimming area. Investigators say it appears Samuel Paprin, of Greenwich, had been caught in the rapids while swimming and became unresponsive. Paprin was…
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Robin Roberts gets all glammed up for 'special' date with fiancée Amber Laign – see photoThe Good Morning America anchor is celebrating the Fourth of July in style
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Council issue statement after Highland cow escapes onto busy roadA spokesman for the council said: “We were alerted early on Saturday morning that one of the Highland Cows at Pollok Country Park had escaped on…
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