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Fourth of July Association warns of financial shortfall and asks Evanston for support
Summary
Representatives of the Fourth of July Association told council the nonprofit faces a serious financial shortfall driven by tariffs and falling donations and asked the city for guidance on sustaining the parade and fireworks; staff and council discussed possible venues for committee review and budget line items.
Representatives of Evanston’s Fourth of July Association appeared before the City Council Feb. 23 to describe a growing financial shortfall and to request guidance and potential city support.
Tracy Alden, president of the Fourth of July Association, said the volunteer nonprofit — which the group said has organized celebrations for roughly 100 years — is facing rising fireworks costs due to tariffs and declining donations.…
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