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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.”

Musicians in Lincolnwood Youth Strings play along to their sheet music during the Fourth of July concert on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. The shelter in Proesel Park was filled with family and community members. (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
The Lincolnwood Youth Strings perform patriotic music during the annual "4th of July Concert in the Park" July 4, 2025 at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood. (Kit Wiberg/for Pioneer Press)
Janelle Stuart sings during the Lincolnwood Youth Strings concert on July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. The concert featured several singalong songs, including "God Bless America," "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "America the Beautiful." (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Janelle Stuart sings during the Lincolnwood Youth Strings concert on July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. The concert featured several singalong songs, including “God Bless America,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “America the Beautiful.” (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Carol Janossy directs the Lincolnwood Youth Strings concert while members of Lincolnwood's fire department listen on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. The earlier rain did not stop community members from attending the concert and starting Independence Day festivities. (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Carol Janossy directs the Lincolnwood Youth Strings concert while members of Lincolnwood’s fire department listen on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. The earlier rain did not stop community members from attending the concert and starting Independence Day festivities. (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Carol Janossy directs the Lincolnwood Youth Strings on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. When Janossy started the orchestra, there were only 12 youths that joined. (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Carol Janossy directs the Lincolnwood Youth Strings on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. When Janossy started the orchestra, there were only 12 youths that joined. (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Josie Falbo sings “God Bless America” while Lincolnwood Youth Strings plays on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. Audience members were encouraged to sing along. (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Carol Janossy leads the Lincolnwood Youth Strings concert while audience members listen on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. The young muscians rehearsed for the concert twice a week in June.(Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)
Carol Janossy leads the Lincolnwood Youth Strings concert while audience members listen on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lincolnwood. The young muscians rehearsed for the concert twice a week in June. (Kit Wiberg/for the Pioneer Press)