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Fourth of July in Chicago
Residents in neighborhoods across Chicago celebrate summer and Independence Day by setting off fireworks Friday night.
Chicago shootings: At least 42 people shot, 4 fatally, in 4th of July weekend gun violence, CPD says
At least 42 people have been shot, four fatally, in gun violence across the city so far this Fourth of July weekend, Chicago police said.ABC7 is tracking holiday weekend shootings from the morning of ...
‘Hole in my heart’: Mother mourns daughter lost in Chicago mass shooting at rapper album party
The vigil for Taylor Walker was held the evening after the mass shooting in the city’s River North neighborhood. Walker, 26, ...
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.
July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and a fireworks-related death
Police are investigating multiple July Fourth shootings across the U.S. They include one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts ...
Where to watch NASCAR Xfinity Series Chicago Street Race today: Time, channel, free live stream
The NASCAR Xfinity Series at the 2025 Chicago Street Race will air on The CW, and streams live on DirecTV (free trial).
Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch Joins Zany History with Three-Homer Game vs. Rivals
The Chicago Cubs rolled over the rival St. Louis Cardinals on Friday afternoon, taking full advantage of the July 4 holiday ...
Looking for July 3 fireworks? These Chicago suburbs are hosting shows
While most Chicago-area fireworks shows will take place Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July, many suburbs will light the ...