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Puddle of Mudd, Jerrod Niemann headline shows Northpoint stage will feature plenty of music the headliners.

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Thursday, Each night music begins at June 27, with headliner Jer6:30 p.m. and new this year rod Niemann. Niemann has a band will perform after written music with Garth Brooks and three of his own songs have made it to the top of the Country Airplay charts, a metric used to track the success of country songs.

Niemann topped country charts with his plantinum anthem “Drink to That All Night.”

Opening for Niemann are country performer Drew Baldridge, as well as the Joe Stamm Band.

Contributed Baldridge, who grew Country singer Jerrod Niemann.

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Alternative rock band Puddle of Mudd. up in Patoka, Ill., features an old-school country sound on his debut album and the Joe Stamm Band, from Central Illinois, are a high-energy country rock group.

Former Billboard Rock 100 chart-toppers Puddle of Mudd will headline the second night. To date, Puddle of Mudd has sold more than 7 million albums and has had a string of No. 1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. The band also has recently teased a new music release is on the way.

Saliva, which has opened for several headliners, will open for Puddle of Mudd, as well as the Charlotte, N.C. rock band Another Lost Year.

Saturday will be headlined by Southern rock band Jackyl, along with rock band Wayland and Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden Chicago.

Jackyl has released hit singles like “Down on Me” and “When Will it Rain.”

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MICHAEL URBANEC murbanec@shawmedia.com 815-431-4041 The Streator fireworks will take place at about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Streator High School football field and this year’s show has been updated to have something for everyone.

Terry Trenor, of the Streator 4th of July Committee, said the lineup of music has changed but the classics are still there and the theme will remain true to its traditional fireworks roots.

Trenor said the committee is spending just about $48,000 on this year’s show and they want to keep it in balance with the rest of the entertainment that has been brought in.

“Some towns are just OK with focusing on the fireworks, but we want to put on a good show all-around,” Trenor said.

“When you’re spending what we are on entertainment, we’re making sure we put on a real nice show and we want to be entertaining.”

Streator’s 4th of July fireworks are put on by Melrose Pyrotechnics, the same company in charge of the Chicago White Sox fireworks display that blasts off whenever they hit a home run.

Music for the fireworks can be heard on 95.3 Jack FM. The Auto Lotto helps fund the fireworks.

Tickets are $20. The drawing is held at 4 p.m. Thursday July 4, at the Streator City Park’s Plumb Pavilion. First prize gets the choice of $14,000 cash or one of the vehicles. Second, third and fourth place prizes are $500.

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2019 STREATOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 27 u 5 to 10 p.m.: Carnival u 5 p.m. to close: Food, vendors, beer garden u 5:45 p.m.: Crowning of Mr. Firecracker and Miss Sparkler on the Northpoint stage u 6 to 6:30 p.m.: Opening ceremony at Northpoint stage u 6:30 p.m.: Jerrod Niemann, Drew Baldridge and Joe Stamm Band u Celebration after party: Breaking Storm

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 u 8 a.m.: Run for Glory 5K race, City Park u 1 to 11 p.m.: Carnival u 5 to close: Food, vendors, beer garden u 6:30 p.m.: Jackyl, Wayland, Maiden Chicago u Celebration after party: ‘80s Bush

All events are at Northpoint Plaza, unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 u 9 a.m. to noon: Kids Corner. Event is free. u 3 to 11 p.m.: Carnival u 5 p.m. to close: Food, vendors, beer garden u Night: Cruise In hosted by Dream Machines Car Club u 6:30 p.m.: Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Another Lost Year u Celebration after party: Decade of Decadence

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30 u 11 a.m.: Bags tournament. 10 a.m. check-in.

Practice rounds 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. u Noon: Parade, downtown Streator u 1 to 3 p.m.: Third annual Emergency Vehicle Show u Noon to 7 p.m.: Food, vendors, beer garden u 1 to 9 p.m.: Carnival u 3 to 6 p.m.: Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band u 7 to 10 p.m.: Libido Funk Circus

Reese Handzus (front right) leads the children’s bicycle parade last year at Streator City Park. Children and families decorated tricycles, bicycles and strollers in patriotic gear to celebrate Independence Day. This year’s Kids Parade is at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 4.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 u 7 p.m.: Red, White, Blue and You Competition, Streator High School football field u 9:15 p.m. Fireworks at Streator High School football field

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AT LEFT: The 2018 Little Miss Sparkler Lillianna Liptak and Mr. Firecracker Jovantae Green are crowned during last year’s Streator Fourth of July activities at Northpoint Plaza. This year’s crowning will be at 5:45 p.m. Thursday.

u Noon: Ice cream social, City Park u Noon to 4 p.m.: The Classix, Plumb Pavilion at City Park u 1 p.m.: Kids parade, City Park u 4 p.m.: Auto Lotto drawing, Plumb Pavilion at City Park

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ach year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and acceptance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 242 years ago on July 4, 1776.

Another way to commemorate Independence Day is to educate oneself about the many historical and entertaining facts that surround the day. The following are some interesting details about the origins of Independence Day and the celebrations that surround it.

The Declaration of Independence began as a letter to Britain’s King George to explain why the Continental Congress was interested in declaring independence from Great Britain. The writing of the declaration began on July 2 and the final wording was established on July 4.

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Independence Day is full of opportunities to celebrate and enjoy oneself. Parades, fireworks, parties, barbecues, and much more are part of the festivities.

eventually signed the Declaration of Independence, only John Hancock signed the document on July 4, 1776. The rest added their names later on. John Hancock’s signature is ornate and widely recognized.

Putting your “John Hancock� on a document has become synonymous with the process of signing something.

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Independence was adopted while the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Statehouse.

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signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45. The youngest person to sign was Thomas Lynch, Jr., who was 27 when he signed the document.

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Jefferson were the only signees who went on to serve as presidents. Coincidentally, Jefferson and Adams both died on July 4, 1826, within hours of each other.

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place of much American history and is home to the Liberty Bell. Each Independence Day, the Liberty Bell is tapped (not rung, as the vibration would further damage the cracked bell) 13 times in honor of the original 13 American colonies.

colonies were located all along the eastern seaboard. They include Virgina, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

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American flag were placed in a circle. This was so all of the colonies would be equally represented.

O Independence was gained

in 1776, and the first celebration took place in Philadelphia four days later. The White House held its first Independence Day festivities in 1801.

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Megapasses allow unlimited access to rides The Times Staff The carnival provided by D&J Amusements is back at Streator’s Northpoint Plaza.

The carnival will be open 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 27; 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 28; 1 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 29; and 1 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 30.

A Megapass for $40 pre-sale allows folks unlimited access to carnival rides all four days of the festival. The megapass is $50 once the carnival opens.

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Go to streators4th.org/carnival for online sales.

Megapasses also are available with credit card or cash at Lori’s Mailboxes & Parcel Depot and Ace Hardware. Cash sales only at Shaw Appliance, Streator Home Savings Bank, B&R Grocery, B&R Grocery East, SOCU (Shabbona and Northpoint branches) and Streator Community Credit Union.

AT RIGHT: These three girls hang on the edge of the “Cliff Hanger” during the Streator’s 4th of July Celebration carnival last year.

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Leading the way will be the Grey Thunder Percherons of Mokena. The horses will be escorting the 2019 state qualifiers and winners for the Streator FFA Chapter and will serve as the grand marshal of the parade.

‘Gentle giants’ will lead Streator’s parade The Times Staff More than 60 participants are signed up for Streator’s Independence Day celebration parade.

Leading the way will be the Grey Thunder Percherons. The horses will be escorting the 2019 state qualifiers and winners for the Streator FFA Chapter and will serve as the grand marshal of the parade.

These gentle giants are

exhibited at county and state fairs all around the Midwest throughout the course of the summer and are owned by Duane, Beth and Josh Wilcox, of Mokena.

The Streator High School marching band will perform in the parade and another marching band is possible.

The parade is scheduled to begin at noon Sunday, June 30, in the city’s down-

town. The route begins at the train depot on Illinois Street, turns west down Main Street, then north on Park Street to the City Park.

Lineup for the parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Entries will be accepted until noon Saturday, June 29. Entry forms can be downloaded at streators4th.org — contact Rob Tyne at rtyne@streatorhs.org for more information.

Ready, set, Run for Glory! 5K in City Park The Times Staff The 2019 Run for Glory 5K is scheduled to begin 8 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the City Park.

Check-in starts at 6:30 a.m.

Entry is $20 on race day, $18 in advance. Awards will be given out to the top three finishers in each division, and overall male and female finishers. An award

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Age divisions range from 9 and younger all the way up to 80 and older.

Each runner will receive a T-shirt. Refreshments will be served.

Runners can register online at streators4th.org or runrace.net .

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Competition open to 15 acts The Times Staff The fireworks display at the Streator High School football field is Streator 4th of July’s main show.

But there’s a show before the show that’s definitely worth catching — or even participating in.

The Red, White, Blue and You Talent Show, sponsored by 95.3 Jack FM, is scheduled

for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, prior to the fireworks show.

The competition features cash prizes of $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place.

The acts will be judged on a scale of 1 to 10 in four categories: audience response, stage appearance, originality and personality. Contestants also will receive a score on a scale of 1 to 20 for

overall performance.

In the event of a tie, the act receiving the most number of 10s on their score sheet wins. If no 10s were awarded, the next highest score will be used to determine a winner.

To sign up, visit ottawaradio.net. The contest is open to the first 15 acts — either individuals or groups — to register. All contestants must check in by 6:30 p.m. July 3.

For more information, call Kathy Missel at 815-434-6050, ext. 214, or email kmissel@ nrgmedia.com.

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Makenzie Thomas sings “Brand New Key” during the 2018 Red, White, Blue and You Talent Competition at the Streator High School football field.

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ABOVE: Junior dancers from Bianna Ninis Dance Studio perform a Michael Jackson hip hop dance medley during the 2018 Red, White, Blue and You Talent Competition preceding the fireworks at the Streator High School football field.

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