Independence Day is celebrated on Thursday, July 4, 2019, with a lot of businesses and institutions taking a well-deserved day off.

Because the Fourth of July falls on a Thursday, a lot of folks will be off on Friday, as well, and there will be some different nuances regarding “what’s closed, what’s open” this year, so pay attention!

Be sure to scroll down for info in post offices, Metra and PACE travel. Metra’s offering some nice travel deals.

Special to this year is the Vietnam Veterans “Wall That Heals” will be in West Dundee. Be sure to get to the event, which is open 24 hours a day from July 4 through July 6 and part of the day Sunday, July 7.

The “long weekend” will provide opportunities for getaways and travel, and more good news is that fireworks and parades celebrating our nation’s birthday will extend over a number of days in communities throughout Kane County.

• Click here for a roundup of Kane County Fourth of July celebrations.

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain.

Banks

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is closed for the Fourth of July and open Friday.
• Local banks are closed for the Fourth of July and, generally speaking, open Friday.

Businesses

• Many local businesses are closed on Independence Day, but consult your local chambers of commerce for more information.
• Most big retailers are open. One exception is Costco.
• Many pharmacies will be open both days, including CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid.
• Home improvement stores Home Depot and Lowe’s are open. Most Ace Hardware stores are open..

Cities And Villages

• Municipalities’ non-emergency offices are closed for Independence Day and appear to be open on Friday, July 5. Check the links below for details from your municipality.
• In general, refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection services will be delayed by one day for the entire week.
  • Village of Algonquin.
  • City of Aurora.
  • City of Batavia .
  • Village of Big Rock.
  • Village of Campton Hills.
  • Village of Carpentersville.
  • Village of East Dundee .
  • Village of Elburn.
  • City of Elgin.
  • City of Geneva .
  • Village of Gilberts.
  • Village of Hampshire.
  • Village of Huntley.
    
  • Village of Lily Lake.
  • Village of Maple Park.
    
  • Village of Montgomery.
    
  • Village of North Aurora.
  • Village of Pingree Grove.
    
  • Village of Sleepy Hollow.
    
  • Village of South Elgin.
    
  • City of St. Charles.
    
  • Village of Sugar Grove.
    
  • Village of West Dundee.

Federal Government Offices

• Independece Day is a federal holiday, so offices are closed on Thursday.
• That includes Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory here in Kane County, where Wilson Hall and Lederman Science Center are closed for the holiday.

Kane County

• Kane County offices and courts will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
• Kane County Connects daily e-newsletter has the day off and is taking Friday off, as well. That means we’ll publish a daily e-newsletter Monday through Wednesday, July 1-3, and the weekend and weekly e-newsletters on Saturday, July 5, and resume the daily e-newsletter on Monday, July 8, 2019. Click on KaneCountyConnects.com for any breaking news updates that happen over the weekend.

Libraries and Park Districts

• Most libraries and park district offices and fitness centers are closed. However, some park district pools have special hours just for the Fourth of July. So, to be sure …
• Click here for links to Kane County library district and park district websites!

Post Office

• UPS, FedEx and the United States Postal Service do not pick up or deliver on Independence Day. Some FedEx have modified hours on July 5, 2019.
  

Schools

• Closed.

Transportation

• Metra — Metra will offer early getaway service on Tuesday, July 3, on most lines to help customers get a jump start on their Fourth of July celebrations.
• Most Metra lines will add and shift train departures to better accommodate the rush of passengers who typically leave work early before a holiday. More detailed information about added service and schedule changes can be found here.
• Metra will operate a Sunday/holiday schedule on Wednesday, July 4, meaning the Heritage Corridor, North Central Service and SouthWest Service lines will not operate. On Wednesday night, July 4, the UP North Line will hold inbound Train 826 until 10:25 p.m., 15 minutes later than scheduled, to accommodate passengers attending the Naval Station Great Lakes Fourth of July Celebration.
• Special Metra Deals: To make holiday travel even more affordable, Metra is offering a special $10 holiday pass good for unlimited travel on July 4. The pass can be purchased with cash on the train or via the Ventra App, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. As always, Metra’s $10 Weekend Pass offers unlimited rides on Saturday and Sunday. And, throughout the summer, up to three kids 11 and under can ride free with each adult.
• Uber Promo: Metra’s rideshare partner, Uber, offers another option to take you between the train station and your destination. If you’re new to Uber, download the app, request a ride and a driver will arrive in minutes. Enter promo code METRA2018 for your first ride free up to $15. This offer is not valid on uberCAB.
• Check this link for Pace bus schedules.
• Due to a number of parades and events, there will be several street closures on Independence Day. Check your local municipality or this Kane County Connects article for additional information.

Read More

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• Giant List of 2019 Fourth of July Parades, Fireworks in Kane County, IL!

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