Guide: Independence Day parades and fireworks in Northwest Indiana By Post-Tribune July 1, 2026 at 2:23 p.m. Here is a guide to Fourth of July activities across the Northwest Indiana region.
Kane County to debut video of residents reading Declaration of Independence to commemorate America’s 250th By Molly Morrow July 1, 2026 at 2:18 p.m. The video is set to debut at a public event on July 8 in Geneva,...
Fox Valley set to salute America’s 250th anniversary during Fourth of July weekend By Aurora Beacon-News July 1, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. The Aurora area is ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a variety of activities...
From tennis to T-ball, the White House’s South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But it’s nothing like the UFC. By Will Weissert June 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The White House and its storied South Lawn are no strangers to sporting events. But...
As America 250 approaches, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, AP-NORC poll finds By Nicholas Riccardi June 8, 2026 at 8:33 a.m. As the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see...
Illinois 250: The political land of Lincoln, but also Addams, Daley, Washington, Jackson, Obama and more By Kori Rumore June 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois' political arena has always been the place for civil debate — and violent confrontation...
Column: Lake County has plans to mark nation’s 250th birthday By Charles Selle June 1, 2026 at 1:53 p.m. The Land of Lincoln, which also celebrates its 207th birthday this year since its 1818...
Illinois 250: Art, culture, food and music made here — and then shared with the world By Kori Rumore June 2, 2026 at 10:11 a.m. Some things are so good they just have to be shared. And in true Midwestern...
Nearly all musical acts pull out of Trump’s Freedom 250 concert By Jessica Schladebeck May 29, 2026 at 1:53 p.m. Nearly every musician slated to take the stage at the "Great American State Fair," billed...
Illinois 250: Celebrating the state’s fabulous firsts By Kori Rumore May 26, 2026 at 8:34 a.m. Here's a look back at our state's fabulous firsts — ideas that took root here...
Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th birthday By Sarah Raza May 14, 2026 at 9:17 p.m. The U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle for America's...
Still no home for elm tree, plaque in celebration of America’s 250th, as Kane board votes down courthouse site By Molly Morrow May 19, 2026 at 11:34 a.m. The county accepted the historical marker and tree in November, and in recent months has...
Column: Kane County invited to submit ‘Love Letters to America’ for nation’s 250th anniversary By Denise Crosby April 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Love Letters to America is a community storytelling project celebrating America’s 250th birthday with voices...