Celebrate Independence Day at 4th at the Fort with Volunteer Events Coordinator Patti House from Friends of Fort D! Patti joins us to share all the details about this family-friendly community tradition, including patriotic activities, live entertainment, historical demonstrations, food, and festivities planned for the Fourth of July. Learn how Friends of Fort D continues to preserve local history while bringing the community together for a memorable celebration of America's birthday. Don't miss this preview of one of the region's favorite Independence Day events.

More than half of Illinois voters said they would flee the state if they could with Policy Analyst at the IL Policy Institute Bryce Hill

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