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July Fourth

Chicago-area suburbs host 4th of July parades, festivals, fireworks

  • Jul 5, 2025

Candidates vying for Senate seat show out for local July 4th parades

  • Jul 4, 2025

Non-residents must pay fee to attend suburban fireworks display

  • Jul 3, 2025

CPD, mayor lay out July 4 weekend safety plan after downtown shooting

  • Jul 3, 2025

Fireworks sales booming in NW Indiana despite tariff price hikes

  • Jul 3, 2025

What's open, closed on July 4th: LIST

  • Jul 2, 2025

Lone wolf actor biggest threat to July 4th festivities in these cities

  • Jul 2, 2025

July 4th fireworks could be different next year if tariff talks fizzle

  • Jun 28, 2025

Latest Videos

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Travelers hitting the road ahead of 4th of July holiday

  • Jul 3, 2024
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NASCAR, Fourth of July travelers pack roads across Chicago area

  • Jun 30, 2023
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Busy 4th of July travel period kicks off Thursday

  • Jun 29, 2023
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OEMC gives safety briefing for NASCAR race this weekend

  • Jun 28, 2023
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Aurora celebrates 4th of July with annual parade

  • Jul 4, 2022
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Chicago's Navy Pier celebrates Fourth of July with firework show

  • Jul 3, 2022
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Navy Pier fireworks light up the Chicago sky over Lake Michigan

  • Jul 3, 2022
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Chicago officials give safety update ahead of July 4 weekend

  • Jul 1, 2022

Latest Stories

Itasca cancels Fourth of July fireworks show, billed as largest display in Illinois

A suburban fireworks show that has been a sparkling centerpiece of Fourth of July festivities for nearly three decades will not be lighting up the night this year.

  • Mar 7, 2025

Highland Park announces plans for 2nd annual July 4th celebration since parade mass shooting

New for 2025, the festivities will begin July 3 in Highland Park with a celebration for all ages.

  • Feb 13, 2025

Lone wolf attacks at 4th of July celebrations difficult to prevent, FBI says

As July Fourth approaches, violence by a "lone wolf" attacker at Independence Day celebrations is very difficult to prevent, according to federal authorities.

  • Jul 4, 2024

50 will celebrate 4th of July as US citizens thanks to Hammond naturalization ceremony

As the nation's independence will be celebrated Thursday, dozens of people are celebrating their citizenship Wednesday.

  • Jul 3, 2024
Amazon

Best 4th of July sales on Amazon up to 75% off

Here are the best 4th of July sales right now on Amazon

  • Jul 3, 2024