Excitement is building in Joliet as NASCAR prepares to return to the Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in seven years, with fans getting an early taste of the weekend festivities during a downtown fan festival.
As the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday Saturday, communities across the Chicago area are hosting celebrations and tributes.
Show off your patriotic spirit with America 250 merchandise you can't miss.
The red, white, blue was on full display in suburbs across the Chicago area on the Fourth of July.
Here is a list of 4th of July fireworks shows in the Chicago area, including the suburbs and NW Indiana.