Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
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🏘️ Community
City Square will host free Irish Night music from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 17 and a FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party with kid-friendly activities on Sunday, July 19, while Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park offers a free Shakespeare in the Park performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18.
🏈 Sports
Coach Eric Price resigned from Marquette Academy after six seasons that led to a regional championship win this season.
The school has begun its search for a new varsity girls basketball head coach.
Last Wednesday morning, Nazareth hosted a scrimmage at La Grange Park with teams including DePaul Prep, Bolingbrook and Bartlett as players practiced ahead of the 2026 IHSA season.
Returning starters and new talents displayed strong efforts across the field.
Bolingbrook junior Brady Pettigrew received an offer from Michigan plus 28 others and said he will remain at Bolingbrook to finish high school while deciding his college future either before his junior year or after; he aims to lead his team to a state title.
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Birding by Boat
8-10 a.m. — Rock Run Rookery — $20 per person — Explore local birds from the water's edge on this unique kayaking adventure.
Wish Upon a Star Fundraiser 2026
12:30 – 4:30 PM — St. Joseph Park — Ticket information available — Enjoy a live performance by Daisy & The Wild at this community fundraiser.
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