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Alderman says explosion near his home was 'act of political violence'

  • Jun 16

Memorial Day parade held downtown; Ukrainian soldiers join 10 Mile run

  • May 24

22 plead not guilty in alleged gambling ring after NW Indiana raids

  • May 14
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Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people

  • May 5

'Operation Porterhouse Parlay' has organized crime parallels: experts

  • May 1

Feds give details on NW Indiana operation, alleged gambling rings

  • Apr 30

Federal raids in NW Indiana related to gambling operation: indictment

  • Apr 30

7 arrested in Northern California warehouse blast that killed 7

  • Apr 10

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Massive Explosions Erupt Above Neighborhood After Fireworks Stand Catches Fire

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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
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Non-residents must pay fee to attend suburban fireworks display

  • Jul 3, 2025
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Fireworks sales booming in NW Indiana despite tariff price hikes

  • Jul 3, 2025
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Aurora mayor under fire after fireworks-related social media post

  • Jul 1, 2025
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Safety advocates warn of dangers from fireworks ahead of 4th of July

  • Jul 1, 2025
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Itasca cancels Fourth of July fireworks show

  • Mar 7, 2025

Latest Stories

Chicago Valentine's Day events: Navy Pier fireworks, Shedd Aquarium hosts Heartbeat House Party

People were out and about celebrating Valentine's Day in the Chicago area on Saturday.

  • Feb 15

2nd person charged in Glen Ellyn teens 'takeover' at public pool, police say

West suburban police charged a second person for allegedly pushing an employee into the pool amid a so-called "teen takeover."

  • Sep 4, 2025

Video shows Glen Ellyn teen 'takeover' at public pool; police say 1 charged

West suburban police are investigating a so-called "teen takeover" at a public pool over the holiday weekend.

  • Jul 8, 2025

Man injured after being struck in face by firework mortar in Crystal Lake

A man was injured after being struck in the head by a firework in Crystal Lake Saturday night, the Nunda Fire Protection District said.

  • Jul 6, 2025

Remains of 7 bodies recovered after deadly warehouse explosion in Esparto, California

Authorities say they have discovered the remains of seven bodies, the same number of people who had been reported missing.

  • Jul 6, 2025