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The Neighborhood Files
Sprinkling Station Keeps Parade-Goers Cool (And Wet)
By Debbie MosleyMedill-Northwestern Journalism Institute One-man watering station Mike Hasanov shoots a burst of water toward a group of children in the street. Soaked, they d...
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Opinion
How to Have Fun in the Airport on Your Family Summer Vacation
Everyone looks forward to taking off on a summer vacation. But, let's face it, traveling through the airport can be a challenge, even without kids. It's crowded, the lines are long, secur...
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Government
How Much Did Your Town Spend on Fireworks?
While some Illinois municipalities have canceled fireworks or combined forces to save money in recent years, the show goes on in the north suburbs. Between Evanston, Wilmette, Winnet...
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The Neighborhood Files
PHOTOS: Evanston 4th of July Parade
Families lined Central Street in Evanston for the annual Fourth of July parade in 2012, despite temperatures reaching 104 degrees. With entries from civic groups, musical performers ...
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Local Connections
What's the Secret to Evanston's Musical Fireworks?
If you’re going to set off fireworks to music—as Evanston has for more than 30 years—you’ll need a song list with just the right ingredients. Good “fireworks shooting music” must be ...
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Summer
Make This Red, White & Blue Flag Cake
If you want to make your Fourth of July a little more festive, or make something to bring to a barbecue, try this Red, White and Blueberry Flag cake. Ingredients: White cake mix...
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The Neighborhood Files
Backyard BBQ Shares Recipe, Tips for Holiday Grilling
It's time to celebrate the United States' birthday with beach games, family time and of course some good barbecue. (For our non-meat eaters, it's a great time to grill up some veggies and...
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Government
Restricted Parking, Water Main Work Begins Monday
Beginning Monday, July 9, construction crews will be replacing water mains and resurfacing streets around Evanston. Through the end of August, crews from the Wauconda-based firm Glen...
