City of Chicago prepares safety measures for holiday weekend
Community organizations and city officials outlined plans Friday to help keep residents safe over the Fourth of July weekend, one year after 55 people were shot and eight were killed during the holiday period.
Ahead of the weekend, groups distributed flyers aimed at discouraging violence, while city leaders detailed a strategy focused on monitoring large gathering areas and responding quickly to emerging issues.
Winnetka opens 1976 time capsule, revisiting village history, memories of America's Bicentennial
A nearly 50-year-old time capsule sealed during America's Bicentennial was opened Friday at Winnetka Village Hall, continuing a tradition that dates back to the building's construction in 1925.
Every 50 years, a time capsule is sealed in the cornerstone of Village Hall. The capsule opened this year contained items gathered in 1976 and offered residents a glimpse into the community's past.
The old metal storage box was pulled from the wall and presented to Winnetka Village President before its contents were revealed to a crowd of onlookers.
Among the artifacts were a 1976 license plate, local publications and materials from community organizations.
Taste of Oak Brook, Berwyn fireworks canceled due to weather
The Taste of Oak Brook event and Berwyn's fireworks display have been canceled due Friday night to severe weather, organizers of the separate events announced.
Strong storms have been moving through the Chicago area for most of the day.
Rep. Danny Davis, Chicago community leaders reflect on America's promise ahead of July 4
On the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, community leaders and advocates gathered at the Chicago History Museum to reflect on America's promise and discuss whether that promise has been fulfilled for all Americans, particularly African Americans.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis convened the event, where speakers discussed progress made in the United States while highlighting disparities they see in health care, education and outcomes for young people.
"Yes, America has made progress it would be dishonest to say that America has not made progress," Davis said. "It would also be dishonest to say that America has delivered on that promise of universal equality."
