Politics & Government
VIDEO: Local Politicians Celebrate Independence Day
Sen. Kirk joins state representatives at area parades.
Partisanship gave way to patriotism when elected officials and political candidates gathered on the Fourth of July at various local parades.
, Rep), as well as candidates for Congress and local members of the Illinois General Assembly discussed how Independence Day unites Americans, even in difficult economic times, as they prepared to march Monday.
“It’s very important for people to feel up this year,” Kirk said at the Northbrook Fourth of July parade, where he went after marching in Oak Lawn and Downers Grove. “It’s a good opportunity to show patriotism when we need it."
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