Red, white & zoo: Brookfield Zoo Chicago to celebrate America 250 | ChicagoLIVE
Add Brookfield Zoo Chicago to your list of stops for America 250 celebrations! Julianne Olivo, director of PR, joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the festivities.
Add Brookfield Zoo Chicago to your list of stops for America 250 celebrations! Julianne Olivo, director of PR, joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the festivities.
Navy Pier's largest Fourth of July fireworks show: What to know before you go
This weekend, Navy Pier's fireworks show will be bigger than usual as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration.
This weekend, Navy Pier's fireworks show will be bigger than usual as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration.
Newberry Library unveils new exhibit celebrating America's 250th birthday
A new exhibit at the Newberry Library explores the history of Independence Day. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus takes Chicago's Morning News inside for an exclusive look.
A new exhibit at the Newberry Library explores the history of Independence Day. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus takes Chicago's Morning News inside for an exclusive look.
America's 250th birthday: How Chicago's Pullman helped shape the nation
This weekend, we celebrate America's 250th birthday and we're taking you to a Chicago neighborhood that helped shape the nation. Anthony Ponce has the story.
This weekend, we celebrate America's 250th birthday and we're taking you to a Chicago neighborhood that helped shape the nation. Anthony Ponce has the story.
As America nears 250th birthday, Pullman National Historical Park reflects nation's railroad, labor legacy
Before luxury train travel, passengers rode on wooden benches. George Pullman's "hotels on wheels" changed that — and helped reshape America. Now, Pullman National Historical Park is bringing that history back to life.
Before luxury train travel, passengers rode on wooden benches. George Pullman's "hotels on wheels" changed that — and helped reshape America. Now, Pullman National Historical Park is bringing that history back to life.
How Chicago's Pullman neighborhood helped build America
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
McHenry unveils new riverwalk mural: 'Hard to express how beautiful this is'
McHenry is celebrating America 250 with the unveiling of a new mural along their Riverwalk. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the opening.
McHenry is celebrating America 250 with the unveiling of a new mural along their Riverwalk. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the opening.
Your guide to exploring Illinois for America 250
As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.
As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.
The ultimate Chicago history crash course in 250 seconds
As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, we are taking a closer look at Chicago's past. We went to the Chicago History Museum to get a rundown of how our city came to be -- in 250 seconds.
As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, we are taking a closer look at Chicago's past. We went to the Chicago History Museum to get a rundown of how our city came to be -- in 250 seconds.
America 250: US Mint releases updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollar for nation's anniversary
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Trump shares new image of America 250 passport featuring photo of himself
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
Celebrating America 250: Arlington Heights unveils historic 1860s American flag | ChicagoLIVE
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a historic American flag from the 1860s. Museum Director Jeff Anderson joins ChicagoLIVE to share the details.
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a historic American flag from the 1860s. Museum Director Jeff Anderson joins ChicagoLIVE to share the details.
How to support the America 250 giving campaign
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a new initiative called Giving 4th is aiming to encourage charitable donations and community support.
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a new initiative called Giving 4th is aiming to encourage charitable donations and community support.
Route 66 is turning 100 and Lou Mitchell’s remains its first stop
Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.
Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.
McDonald’s celebrates America 250 with its largest-ever fried apple pie in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.
2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says
Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.
Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.
5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
At least 3 suspects ID’d in alleged drone attack plot to attack UFC event at White House: FOX News
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.