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: ...

T hough the City of Chicago will not host an official fireworks display on the Fourth of July, celebrations across the city’s neighborhoods and suburban towns promise a rich mix of parades ...

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 ...

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 ...

The city of Chicago has confirmed that there will not be a fireworks display on the Fourth of July this year. The city has not provided an explanation for the cancellation, but reminds residents ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.