Mexican Independence Day celebrations create heavy traffic, road closures in downtown Chicago
Columbus Drive had to be shut down Thursday night, because on Wednesday, traffic was stopped as caravans turned it into a parking lot.
Christkindlmarkets will open in two locations in Chicago
Christkindlmarkets are returning to Chicago this winter, with two locations open for holiday shopping and dining.
Christkindlmarkets will open in two locations in Chicago on November 19
HOLIDAY TRADITION JUST 64 DAYS AWAY! You can make an online reservation in advance for Stammtisch indoor dining, where you can choose from different drink and food packages to be served family-style.
Supply chain shortages could make for a different looking holiday season
Dr. Sean Coary from Loyola Quinlan School of Business talks about how this holiday season could look a little different due to supply chain shortages.
Toy trouble: Why you need to shop early this year
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
Company will pay someone $1,300 to watch 13 horror movies
If you love watching horror movies and making money, this may be the opportunity for you.
UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
Residents excited for first Naperville Labor Day Parade since the pandemic
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
Coronavirus making for another unusual Labor Day weekend
Coronavirus is making for another unusual holiday weekend. While some people are hitting the road, others are flying. But health leaders are asking for some to stay home.
Coronavirus making for another unusual Labor Day weekend
Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases around the country and warnings from city and state officials to stay put, many people are still getting out of town for Labor Day weekend.
Chicago among 5 US cities that may see influx of fly-ins over Labor Day weekend
Some cities will likely see more visitors over Labor Day weekend than others.
Fright Fest set to return to Six Flags after pandemic hiatus
Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.
Aurora gets fireworks complaints 'from all over the city', eyes tougher penalties
In west suburban Aurora, complaints about illegal fireworks are skyrocketing.
Video: Rental truck catches fire, causing fireworks explosion
Shocking video captured the chaotic scene after a rental truck filled with fireworks caught fire during Fourth of July festivities.
Shootings killed nearly 200 people in US over July Fourth weekend, Gun Violence Archive says
Nearly 200 people were killed in shootings across the U.S. over a 72-hour period during Independence Day weekend.
VIDEO: Driver burned after lit firework tossed into convertible
Colin Kirby says he’s grateful to be alive after someone tossed a lit firework into his convertible on July 4. Nashville Police are looking for three suspects.
61 arrested after young people swarm downtown Chicago, cause disturbance
In the Loop Sunday night, Chicago police arrested dozens of young people as a huge group began taking over the streets, setting off fireworks and dancing on cop cars.
Rep. Cori Bush slams the Fourth of July, claims 'Black people still aren't free'
"When they say that the 4th of July is about American freedom, remember this: the freedom they’re referring to is for White people. This land is stolen land and Black people still aren’t free."
Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans after learning city didn't plan show
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Families pack Westmont's Fourth of July extravaganza
Families entered Ty Warner Park beginning at 7 a.m. prepared to have a really good time. Kids enjoyed arts and crafts and also the park’s splash pad with water shooting cannons and waterfall dumping buckets.