People across the Chicago area celebrated Independence Day Friday with a wide range of parades, festivals and other events.

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: ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Glenview Fourth of July. July 4, 2023. Address: Harlem Ave. & Glenview Road, Glenview; Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd., Glenview; Cost: Free; Join the Fourth of July celebrations with a bike parade, ...

Chicago celebrates the Fourth of July with parades and picnics across the metropolitan area. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 84°F. Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 eNewspaper.

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.

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.

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.