Patch compares the costs of displays in Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Glenview, Northbrook and Deerfield.
While some Illinois municipalities have canceled fireworks or combined forces to save money in recent years, the show goes on in the north suburbs. Between Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Glenview, Northbrook and Deerfield, Chicago’s North Shore will spend nearly $200,000 on fireworks this year. Among those suburbs, the most expensive display is the one in Wilmette, which rings in at $40,000, according to Steve Wilson, executive director of the Wilmette Park District. Including entertainment, set up and staff time, the total bill for the day comes to $60,000, Wilson said. The least expensive display is Deerfield’s, put on by the city at a cost of $9,500, according to Andrew Lichterman, management analyst for the …
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
Animals with anxiety or just great hearing tend to get scared on the 4th of July. From snug clothes to rock n' roll, there are ways to keep pets calm when the fireworks go boom.
It's very common for pets to get scared this time of year. Fireworks and thunderstorms can startle the tamest animals. Jill Korfist, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Northbrook Animal Clinic offered some tips to keep your furry friends calm when it starts to sounds like the sky is falling. "Like" patch on Facebook to get the latest news and useful guides that make life ridiculously easy for you and your neighbor.
Keep kids safe during Fourth of July events.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Fireworks are a fun and traditional part of Independence Day celebrations, but they can also be dangerous. Sadly, children and teens are too often hurt by fireworks. So, before the celebration begins, get your EyeSmart fireworks safety tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Of the 9,000 fireworks-related injuries each year, 21 percent are eye injuries and more than half of the victims are young children or teenagers. For example: “Many Americans get caught up in the excitement of the Fourth of July, and forget that fireworks are also dangerous explosives,” said Monica L. Monica, M.D., an ophthalmologist and clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “The safest choice is to attend a professional fireworks …
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this 4th of July. Equipment needed:
Jennifer Fisher
10:09 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
$40,000 is the total cost for the fireworks in Wilmette. Counting payroll, entertainment and setup, the celebrations were $60,000. more ›