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Along with marching bands, floats and civic organizations, elected officials and those who aspire to be public servants flock to participate on Fourth of July parades throughout the area.
Deerfield’s parade was no exception. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) walked with a large group of supporters a number of spaces behind his challenger for the 10th District Seat, Brad Schneider of Deerfield.
Dold needed a spot toward the end of Deerfield’s noontime event because he was coming from Glenview, which started its parade at 11:30 a.m., before heading to Northbrook, as did Schneider, at 2 p.m.
In addition to Deerfield and Northbrook, Schneider and Dold crossed paths in Vernon Hills. Dold also walked in Lake Bluff and Des Plaines while Schneider paraded in Highland Park and Glencoe.
Glenview’s parade had two members of Congress. In addition to Dold, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) greeted the crowd with a group of supporters. She also took part in the events in Arlington Heights, Skokie and Evanston.
In Deerfield, state Sen. Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest) and state Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park) participated in their last Fourth of July parade as members of the General Assembly. They both retire in January.
Contenders for both their seats walked the route shaking hands with voters. West Deerfield Township Supervisor Julie Morrison, a Democrat, and Highland Park pediatrician Arie Friedman, a Republican, hope to win Garrett’s seat. Hopefuls for May’s position are Democrat Scott Drury of Highwood and Republican Mark Shaw of Lake Forest.
alexa markoff
7:23 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Thank you to everyone who made the Pancake breakfast a great way to start out the 4th of July. It was well organized, the food was delicious, and the volunteers could not have been nicer. It's great living in a community that cares about its residents. We're looking forward to next year! Thanks again.
David Greenberg
12:34 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
All we need to keep in mind is that the Democrats have been in charge of IL for decades - witness the destruction they have wrought upon our once Great State. It's time for change, vote Republican to bring some common sense back to our State.
Anne
12:58 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Yea, and politician who sign pledges to people and not serve those that vote is so much better. Or better yet politicians who make fun of wounded veterans....yea Character counts for some.
Anne
1:51 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Tea baggers need to get a life or maybe better yet go back and read about American History rather then "make stuff up" the partisan politics is doing nothing for anyone and those who believe that one party is better then another need to buy a clue. The racism and hatred exhibited by those who profess compassionate conservatism is neither compassionate or conservative. If I wanted to live in Greefield Indiana, the birthplace of the KKK I would be living there and not in Deerfield.
Joanie
9:16 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Anne, it's a fourth of July parade story. Take a chill pill...
CK
9:33 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Poor Anne. The KKK was founded in Pulaski, Tenn. Maybe she should read a history book instead of trying to "make stuff up". Better a tea bag than a wind bag.
Shelly Jaffe
8:49 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Both David and Anne bring up valid points. As voters we need to start supporting people not party's. It is true that from a state perspective, Democrats are at fault for the disaster we call Illinois,. Still, blindly voting Republican isn't the answer.
I am supporting Arie Friedman for State Senate because of his ideas and the fact he is not a career politician. Same reason I am supporting Jonathan Greenberg for State Rep. In Greenberg's case, his opponent has played a big role over the past ten years creating the mess we are in. It's common sense.
I am undecided in all the other races, but one thing for certain is that I will be voting for the individual - not the letter next to their name. If we all did that we'd be in a much better place.