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Evanston's Fourth of July Parade or Fireworks Could Be Cut as Funding Gap Widens
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
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Evanston's Fourth of July Parade or Fireworks Could Be Cut as Funding Gap Widens
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
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Evanston's Fourth of July Parade or Fireworks Could Be Cut as Funding Gap Widens
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
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Evanston's Fourth of July Parade or Fireworks Could Be Cut as Funding Gap Widens
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
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View MoreEvanston's Fourth of July Parade or Fireworks Could Be Cut as Funding Gap Widens
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
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