Nine people were killed and 40 others were injured in citywide violence over the holiday weekend, making it the least violent ...

The Fourth of July weekend is traditionally a time for families to come together for food, fun and fireworks. Unfortunately, the holiday weekend is also historically a violent time. Why it matters: ...

Emily A. lifts a firework in the air as people celebrate the Fourth of July with neighborhood fireworks in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Friday, July 4, 2025.

The mass shooting in River North that claimed four lives and injured 14 others was the start of a violent Fourth of July ...

Chicago-area suburbs celebrated the Fourth of July on Friday with Independence Day events, including Aurora, Orland Park, Bartlett and Highland Park.

CHICAGO - The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks. ... What: 2025 4th of July 3-Day Festival. When: 9:15 p.m. July 4. Where: ...

No fireworks in Chicago for the Fourth of July. Navy Pier will still host fireworks displays on July 2 and July 5. There's still plenty of opportunity to see fireworks fill the sky across Chicagoland.

As the July 4th holiday week kicks off, here's a list of fireworks shows across the Chicago suburbs and beyond. Thursday, July 3 Aurora. Fireworks in Aurora will be at 9 p.m. on July 3, with the ...

Batavia: The Batavia Sky Concert will be 9:30 p.m. July 4 in Engstrom Family Park (326 Millview Drive), with fireworks set to music; bataviafireworks.org Beecher: The Fourth of July Commission for ...

Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations. ... How to keep pets safe during July 4th celebrations 03:54.

According to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute annual report on Fourth of July food trends, people should expect to spend around $130 to host a group of 10 people, which is up 2.2% from last year.

According to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute annual report on Fourth of July food trends, people should expect to spend around $130 to host a group of 10 people, which is up 2.2% from last year.