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July Fourth

Woman dies after July 4th fireworks explosion, man arrested

  • Jul 6

Man visits all presidential museums, ends at Obama Presidential Center

  • Jul 6
2:23

LIVE Updates on 4th of July weekend events, fireworks in Chicago area

  • Live Updates
  • Jul 6

Flight reportedly hit by firework while landing at Midway: Delta

  • Jul 5

Trump celebrates July 4th in National Mall address

  • Jul 5

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

  • Jul 5

Who is paying for America's 250th celebrations?

  • Jul 4

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

  • Jul 4

Latest Videos

2:33

Chicago community leaders reflect on America's promise ahead of July 4

  • Jul 3
2:00

Travelers hitting the road ahead of 4th of July holiday

  • Jul 3, 2024
1:36

NASCAR, Fourth of July travelers pack roads across Chicago area

  • Jun 30, 2023
2:16

Busy 4th of July travel period kicks off Thursday

  • Jun 29, 2023
8:55

OEMC gives safety briefing for NASCAR race this weekend

  • Jun 28, 2023
1:36

Aurora celebrates 4th of July with annual parade

  • Jul 4, 2022
2:07

Chicago's Navy Pier celebrates Fourth of July with firework show

  • Jul 3, 2022
5:56

Navy Pier fireworks light up the Chicago sky over Lake Michigan

  • Jul 3, 2022

Latest Stories

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.

  • Jul 3

Small Ships Parade sails through NYC ahead of Sail4th 250 celebration

The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.

  • Jul 3

Chicago prepares safety measures for holiday weekend as community groups mobilize

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.

  • Jul 3

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.

  • Jul 3

NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet with fan festival ahead of race weekend

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.

  • Jul 3