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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.
Non-residents to pay fee to attend South Holland fireworks display: 'It kind of shut people out'
A south suburban village is charging a $10 fee at the gate for non-residents to attend this year's Fourth of July celebration ...
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Fireflies will soon light up Chicago nights — but their future is flickering
While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.
Afternoon Briefing: Illinoisans flock to Indiana to buy fireworks
Krazy Kaplans is the first exit off of I-94 driving east from Illinois into Indiana, and it’s across the street from two ...
Aurora mayor under fire after social media post seeming to encourage residents to set off fireworks
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A social media post by Aurora's mayor is setting off a firestorm. Mayor John Laesch warned people that ...
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‘Leave the Fireworks to the Experts’: First Responders Warn of Amateur Fireworks, Sparklers Ahead of July 4
Unpermitted fireworks and sparklers are illegal in Chicago. That doesn’t stop residents from putting on DIY firework displays ...
Aurora officials warn against using illegal fireworks
Aurora city officials are using social media posts, yard signs and more to warn residents against using fireworks.
‘Extremely difficult decision:' ‘Largest' fireworks show in Illinois canceled for 2025
Itasca's fireworks show boasted being the 'largest in Illinois' in terms of dollars spend on fireworks in a single show.