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Chicago Tribune
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Independence Day Parade in Carpentersville salutes the good old red, white and blue
Amadeus Franco's favorite parts of Saturday's Independence Day parade in downtown Carpentersville? Collecting candy from the parade participants throwing pieces into the crowd and getting a chance to see the 'little cars.' Those cars were the miniature '57 Chevys, about an eighth of the size of the actual thing, being driven by the West Suburban Shrine Club as part of village event, which was held for a third year on the Saturday before the Fourth of July holiday. Shriner Seth Markham, behind the wheel of the blue Chevy, said they get a kick out of the audience cheering their appearance. 'It's awesome. It makes it all worth it,' Markham said just before the parade stepped off at Lincoln Avenue and Main Street. 'It makes your day, for sure.' It was the first of two parades the club was going to attend with the cars Saturday. On Thursday, July 4, they'll be participating in four, he said. Their appearance is part of Carpentersville's effort to 'have something for everyone,' said Greta Salamando, the village's business and community engagement coordinator. 'We want to be inclusive and bring some fun, excitement and music (to the event).' They also wanted a hometown feel so many of the marchers represented different aspects of the village, Salamando said. This year, more than 50 units made up the procession, 10 more than last year, she said. In addition to the Shriners' Roaring '57 Chevys, new to the lineup were the Brass Works, a brass band that played Mardi Gras and patriotic music, and a bubble performer from Glenn David Productions, Salamando said. The grand marshal was Specialist 5 Bill McConney, a Carpentersville resident and Vietnam veteran. Plenty of red, white, and blue befitting the holiday could be seen everywhere along the parade route, including the outfit being worn by Rachel Duck, a member of The Bridge Church, which is based in Barrington and wants to build a new church on land purchased in Carpentersville, she said. Church members decorated a truck with animals and florals, emphasizing the idea that we should 'see God in the small things,' Duck said. Fellow member Kelly Yarrington said, 'Our hearts are for the community.' The parade route took participants over the Fox River bridge, where a reviewing stand DJ announced each group, float or decorated vehicle as it passed by en route to Carpenter Park, where the annual Duke's Blues Festival started at noon. The two-day event, held as a fundraiser for nonprofit Taste the Love, featured blues musicians and finger-licking barbeque. Duke's Blues Festival, presented by the nonprofit Taste the Love, coincided with the Independence Day Parade and Dundee Township Park District's annual fireworks display on Saturday night. Terrance 'Duke' Seward, owner of Duke's Blues-N-BBQ and founder of the blues festival, approached the village about sharing the date this year so the two events could be linked. 'This year, we have Duke's Blues Fest so people can go to the parade and stay and hang out at the blues fest and then end their evening with fireworks,' Salamando said. As for Amadeus, the thing he's really looking forward to is that fireworks display. It's the only thing he could talk about for the last week, his mother, Rosa Onofre, said. Her love the holiday, she said, is a little more big picture — it's about 'being an American and the freedom.'
The Hill
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Hill
General Motors recalls over 60K Chevy trucks due to brake pressure issue
General Motors on Friday announced they are recalling over 62,000 Chevy trucks due to an issue with brake pressure that can cause fires, according to a memo sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The impacted vehicles include the 2019 to 2024 Chevrolet Silverado models in 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD. 'The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit,' General Motors said. The memo also acknowledged that an electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked. General Motors said Chevy dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harnesses on customers' trucks free of charge. Owners are also recommended to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Police dog injured after loaded gun goes off during post-arrest search in Ontario
Police in Halton Region say a search dog was injured earlier this week after finding a loaded firearm during a post-arrest search in Burlington, Ont. Investigators say the gun went off after Freddy the police dog's paw came into contact with it in a wooded area of Sherwood Forest Park, where they say a carjacking suspect discarded it. Police say two people in a grey Chevy pick-up truck followed a female victim driving a Porsche Macan in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road late afternoon on Wednesday. They say both were wearing masks and pointing handguns as they approached the victim after she pulled over in a school parking lot. Investigators say the victim surrendered her Porsche and the accused fled the area, driving both vehicles away. They say both vehicles were located around an hour later, and the suspects were arrested Thursday afternoon at two different locations. They face a slew of charges. Police say Freddy is 'expected to fully recover' after he was treated for an injury on his foot. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Police dog injured after loaded gun goes off during post-arrest search in Ontario
Police in Halton Region say a search dog was injured earlier this week after finding a loaded firearm during a post-arrest search in Burlington, Ont. Investigators say the gun went off after Freddy the police dog's paw came into contact with it in a wooded area of Sherwood Forest Park, where they say a carjacking suspect discarded it. Police say two people in a grey Chevy pick-up truck followed a female victim driving a Porsche Macan in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road late afternoon on Wednesday. They say both were wearing masks and pointing handguns as they approached the victim after she pulled over in a school parking lot. Investigators say the victim surrendered her Porsche and the accused fled the area, driving both vehicles away. They say both vehicles were located around an hour later, and the suspects were arrested Thursday afternoon at two different locations. They face a slew of charges. Police say Freddy is 'expected to fully recover' after he was treated for an injury on his foot. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Would You Boogie With This Chevy Van?
Read the full story on Backfire News Far from your average Chevy G10, this van has been customized to look like a shag-carpeted ride from back in the day. But the crazy interior touches were recently done, as was the innovative idea of putting the sliding door on struts so it lifts up dramatically, even if that's not practical for parking lot though we wouldn't stop to consider this thing, we also know some people will think they've died and gone to heaven. The blue shag carpet is… something. That's paired with red leather or vinyl that's tufted with buttons for even more of a throwback appearance. But wait, there's more, plenty more. For some reason, the rear cargo area has a sink and cabinet, then a partition with a single step that allows you to climb into what we assume is supposed to be a sleeping quarters of some sort. Yes, technically you could live in this thing with its natural exterior patina. Just expect as you drive through neighborhoods people will watch you suspiciously. Apparently, under the elevated section are storage drawers. There are plenty of LED lights throughout the interior, perfect for lighting things up as you're parked down by the river for the night. This boogie van will get moving with a 350ci V8 nestled between the front seats. The owner says it has a new Edelbrock Performer chrome intake manifold, plus new spark plugs. Power is channeled through a TH350 transmission. Plus, there are cool ankle-burning side pipes to give this van that extra pop, which will impress all your house guests for sure. Imagine yourself living out of this van, or maybe just using it for epic road trips. Maybe this is your dream ride? Check out this Chevy's listing here. Images via Jeff Ferguson/Facebook Marketplace
