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Volunteers make sure Chicago’s Winnemac Park is a blast — even without fireworks
The “Fourth for All” party at Chicago’s Winnemac Park was born as an alternative to the illegal firework demonstrations that ...
Chicago-area suburbs host 4th of July parades, festivals, fireworks
The red, white, blue was on full display in Aurora and other suburbs across the Chicago area on the Fourth of July.
Tinley Park's July 4th fireworks celebration returns to McCarthy Park
Chicago didn't host an official fireworks display on the 4th of July, but plenty of suburbs put on their own Independence Day fireworks shows, including southwest suburban Tinley Park, which ...
26 Fourth of July events and restaurant specials in Chicago for 2025
Bars and restaurants offer their own ways to enjoy Independence Day, including serving flights of red, white and blue drinks.
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong shows off early 4th of July fireworks against Cardinals
Chicago Cubs rising star Pete Crow-Armstrong showed off early 4th of July fireworks on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals ...
With July 4th coming, Chicago Fire Department issues fireworks safety warning
The CFD placed its focus on sparklers, saying while they may seem harmless, they account for the second highest percentage of ...
Children found stabbed in burning building in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood
Three children were found stabbed in a burning building in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood on the Fourth of July, sources ...
Chicago-area suburbs celebrate 4th of July with parades, festivals, fireworks displays: LIVE
The red, white, blue was on full display in suburbs across the Chicago area on the Fourth of July. Aurora celebrated America's independence with its Fourth of July parade. ABC7 Chicago is now ...
Cubs provide holiday fireworks with franchise-record 8 HRs during 11-3 win over Cardinals
Michael Busch hit three and Pete Crow-Armstrong blasted a pair, while Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas allowed six.