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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 ...
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 ...
Iconic Fireworks Show in Major U.S. City Won't Operate on Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is finally upon us and there will be no shortage of fireworks displays throughout the country, both ...
Pete Crow-Armstrong Starts Off Cubs' Fourth of July Game With Fireworks
Pete Crow-Armstrong started off the Chicago Cubs' Fourth of July game against the St. Louis Cardinals with fireworks, quickly demonstrating why it was an easy decision for him to be named a National ...
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.