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  2. Independence Park (Chicago) - Wikipedia

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    Independence Park, officially Park #83 of the Chicago Park District, is a 7.16-acre (2.90 ha) recreational area in the Irving Park neighborhood of North Side, Chicago, Illinois. [ 2 ] First opened in 1914, the park has been the traditional location of Independence Day celebrations for Irving Park residents since 1903.

  3. Nostalgia and pride: The Chicago history of celebrating ... - AOL

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    For many decades, since the early ’70s, there was a grandiose celebration for Mexican Independence Day in downtown Chicago; a majestic parade and a ceremony the night of Sept. 15 in Grant Park ...

  4. List of festivals in Chicago - Wikipedia

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    Chicago Feminist Film Festival [13] Chicago International Children's Film Festival; Chicago International Documentary Film Festival; Chicago International Film Festival; Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival; Chicago Latino Film Festival; Chicago Outdoor Film Festival; Chicago Palestine Film Festival; Chicago Underground Film Festival

  5. List of national independence days - Wikipedia

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    9 July 1980 is Palau's Constitution Day usually commemorated with formal events. Independence Day celebrations are more elaborate and last several days. Palestine: Independence Day: 15 November: 1988 Israel: Palestinian Declaration of Independence on 15 November 1988. Panama: Independence Day: 28 November: 1821 Spanish Empire: Independence Act ...

  6. Editorial: The city acted like the Mexican Independence Day ...

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    For anyone who has lived in Chicago for a while, the Mexican Independence Day festivities, and the ensuing disruptions to downtown Chicago this past weekend, were no surprise. We’ve been trapped ...

  7. List of Chicago Landmarks - Wikipedia

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    Glessner House, designated on October 14, 1970, as one of the first official Chicago Landmarks Night view of the top of The Chicago Board of Trade Building at 141 West Jackson, an address that has twice housed Chicago's tallest building Chicago Landmark is a designation by the Mayor and the City Council of Chicago for historic sites in Chicago, Illinois. Listed sites are selected after meeting ...

  8. Pontiac, Illinois - Wikipedia

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    The new railroad had revenues of $21,600 by 1877, while the older Chicago and Alton Railroad was handling $61,578 worth of goods. [29] A second and larger courthouse was built. During Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 1874, stray fireworks started a blaze which burned the courthouse, the Union Block, and the Phoenix Block. [30]

  9. Scottish independence - Wikipedia

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    Scottish independence (Scottish Gaelic: Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba; Scots: Scots unthirldom) [1] is the idea of Scotland regaining its independence and once again becoming a sovereign state, independent from the United Kingdom. The term Scottish independence refers to the political movement that is campaigning to bring it about. [2] [3] [4] [5]