C-U, Rantoul, Mahomet, Homer fireworks POSTPONED

The Freedom Celebration officials have postponed the fireworks and evening entertainment till Sunday.

The decision came after canceling the Fourth of July parade for the first time ever.

Fireworks displays in Rantoul, Lake of the Woods events have been postponed till Sunday. And the Leader reports Homer's events move to Sunday, with the exception of the fireworks, which will be July 11.

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