Independence Day in Lincolnwood started with patriotic concert that featured youth on strings.
The July 4 concert in the north suburb was part of the town celebrating 25 years of music and community. The Lincolnwood Youth Strings, under the direction of Carol Janossy, was the featured performer of the concert, which was held in Proesel Park.
The musicians presented a patriotic musical salute to kick off the holiday. The audience was encouraged to sing along to such songs as “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”



(Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)

(Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)

(Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)

(Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)