July 4th parade costumes spark controversy

Tuesday, July 7, 2015
LAKE BLUFF, Ill. (WLS) -- Video from a 4th of July parade in north suburban Lake Bluff is sparking controversy.

Some people were offended by costumes worn by the Lawn Mower Precision Drill Team.
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The group has been dressing up for years. Some of the costumes included Caitlyn Jenner, "50 shades of neigh" and a man depicting ISIS.

The village manager says they can't legally censor the group. The drill team says they are equal opportunity offenders.
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