The Fourth of July weekend is traditionally a time for families to come together for food, fun and fireworks. Unfortunately, ...

Lots of Fourth of July festivities around the Chicago area 02:42. CHICAGO (CBS) — Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July holiday, with many places in ...

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 ...

CHICAGO - The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks. Here is a list of events to celebrate Independence Day: City of Chicago.

CBS News Chicago Live. People are preparing to light up the sky with annual Fourth of July fireworks displays. This is where you can see July 4th fireworks around the city, suburbs and in ...

Over 100 shot, 19 fatally, in Chicago over long Fourth of July weekend "We are losing a piece of the soul of Chicago," Mayor Brandon Johnson said. By Julia Reinstein. July 8, 2024, 4:09 PM.

Whether in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, there are plenty of parades to kick off Fourth of July celebrations. By Hannah Webster • Published July 1, 2025 • Updated on July 1, 2025 at 3:43 pm ...

Beecher. Beecher is hosting its 4th of July Festival from June 30 to July 4 before its firework show at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. The Tuesday event will kick off with a 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. before a 4 ...

More than 100 people in Chicago were shot, including 19 fatally, during a violent Fourth of July weekend that has left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured across the U.S., officials said.

Looking to do some last-minute shopping on the Fourth of July? Here's which major retailers will be open and closed.

Enjoy some fun in the sun or cool off with frozen treats with these 26 Fourth of July events and specials. ... 1814 W. Chicago Ave., 773-270-4027, and 2901 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-687-9949; ...

Gun violence is down across America this year but it peaks every summer and Chicago’s Fourth of July weekend bore the data out, with 109 people shot, including 19 fatally, police said in a ...