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Fireworks

Woman charged after 7-year-old dies in fire started by fireworks

  • Jul 7

Fireworks spotted from space over LA, video shows

  • Jul 7

Over 400 arrests made during July 4th chaos at Newport Beach: police

  • Jul 7

Woman dies after July 4th fireworks explosion, man arrested

  • Jul 6

Navy Pier offering free Centennial Wheel rides after 4th of July fog

  • Jul 6

Flight reportedly hit by firework while landing at Midway: Delta

  • Jul 5

Have leftover fireworks? Here's how to properly dispose them

  • Jul 5

July 4th, 2026 Fireworks: List of shows around Chicago area

  • Jul 5

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Woman dies after July 4th fireworks explosion, man arrested

  • Jul 6
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Navy Pier offering free Centennial Wheel rides after 4th of July fog

  • Jul 6
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Navy Pier July 4 fireworks to light up Chicago sky

  • Jul 5
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Celebrate 4th of July at Navy Pier

  • Jul 3
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Firework safety demonstration

  • Jul 1
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Massive Explosions Erupt Above Neighborhood After Fireworks Stand Catches Fire

  • Jun 23
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Truck Full of Fireworks Catches Fire on Tennessee Freeway

  • Jun 8
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Time-lapse video shows fireworks across Chicago skyline

  • Jul 5, 2025

Latest Stories

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Fireworks recalled over risk of explosion and burn hazards days before Independence Day

The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.

  • Jul 3

Ald. Sigcho-Lopez believes explosion outside of his Pilsen home was 'an act of political violence'

Sigcho-Lopez says the explosion shattered one of his windows while his 4-year-old triplets slept.

  • Jun 16

Memorial Day weekend: Parade held downtown, Ukrainian soldiers participate in Soldier Field 10 Mile

The long holiday weekend brings a chance for extra fun, but the Memorial Day holiday is about the chance to reflect.

  • May 24

22 defendants plead not guilty in gambling, extortion ring after NW Indiana restaurant raids

Suspects appeared in court following "Operation Porterhouse Parlay," a series of raids last month in Northwest Indiana connected to alleged illegal gambling and extortion rings. All 22 defendants pleaded not guilty.

  • May 14
Chen Sihan/Xinhua via AP

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others

An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site.

  • May 5