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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Winnemac Park hosts 2nd annual fireworks-free July 4th celebration; neighbors hope it's here to stay
"Hopefully, this becomes an annual event that just grows bigger and bigger every year," said Jeff Graves, who has lived in ...
Hot, and possibly stormy, holiday weekend ahead for the Fourth of July, NASCAR Chicago Street Race
With the Fourth of July and the annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race making for a jam-packed few days ahead, Chicagoans can ...
Man dead, woman critically injured after fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in CA
A man was killed and a woman left in critical condition after a fireworks explosion set multiple homes on fire in Southern ...