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6 dead, dozens injured in Chicago suburb Fourth of July parade shooting

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Police say 6 dead after shooting at Chicago suburb's July 4 parade

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Police respond to Chicago suburb's July 4 parade amid reports of shooting

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Officials provide update following deadly Chicago suburb shooting

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Police Respond to Shooting at July 4 Parade in Chicago Suburb

A suburb is a mixed-use or residential area, existing either as part of a city or urban area or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city. In most English-speaking countries, suburban areas are defined in contrast to central or inner-city areas, but in Australian English and South African English, suburb has become largely synonymous with what is called a "neighborhood" in other countries and the term extends to inner-city areas. In some areas, such as Australia, India, China, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and a few U.S. states, new suburbs are routinely annexed by adjacent cities. In others, such as Saudi Arabia, Canada, France, and much of the United States, many suburbs remain separate municipalities or are governed as part of a larger local government area such as a county.
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