Summer travel: July Fourth weekend another test for airlines struggling to meet demand
Problems were already popping up ahead of the holiday weekend: American canceled 8% of its flights Tuesday and Wednesday, while United srubbed 4% of its schedule.
Problems were already popping up ahead of the holiday weekend: American canceled 8% of its flights Tuesday and Wednesday, while United srubbed 4% of its schedule.
July 4th deals 2022: Where to find the best food discounts and freebies
From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.
From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.
Fourth of July holiday travel madness begins in Chicago
AAA is predicting a record number of travelers this Fourth of July holiday weekend.
AAA is predicting a record number of travelers this Fourth of July holiday weekend.
July 4th Chicago travel: 42 million people to hit the road
AAA is predicting a record number of road-trippers this holiday weekend.
AAA is predicting a record number of road-trippers this holiday weekend.
Chicago fire officials use dummy to show what could go wrong blowing off fireworks
"The injuries that we see every year range from minor burns to catastrophic and life-changing injuries. That includes loss of fingers, damage to eyes, and even fatalities,” said Ryan Rivera, Chicago Fire Department's commanding fire marshal.
"The injuries that we see every year range from minor burns to catastrophic and life-changing injuries. That includes loss of fingers, damage to eyes, and even fatalities,” said Ryan Rivera, Chicago Fire Department's commanding fire marshal.
Fourth of July celebrations: where to watch fireworks in Chicago
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the Chicago area is ready to celebrate with fireworks shows.
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the Chicago area is ready to celebrate with fireworks shows.
Chicago firefighters warn of fireworks dangers
Last Fourth of July weekend, Chicago saw 30 building fires, seven garage fires and nearly 30 dumpster fires ? all believed to be the result of fireworks.
Last Fourth of July weekend, Chicago saw 30 building fires, seven garage fires and nearly 30 dumpster fires ? all believed to be the result of fireworks.
July 4th travel: 42 million people to hit the road
Many people who are traveling for the Fourth of July are already well on their way, or will be soon.
Many people who are traveling for the Fourth of July are already well on their way, or will be soon.
Chicago's July 4th holiday traffic to be heavy — here's what you need to know
Chicago's airports are expecting more than 1.6 million passengers between Thursday and Tuesday for the Fourth of July holiday.
Chicago's airports are expecting more than 1.6 million passengers between Thursday and Tuesday for the Fourth of July holiday.
Chicago's July 4th holiday traffic to be heavy
Chicago's airports are expecting more than 1.6 million passengers between Thursday and Tuesday for the Fourth of July holiday.
Chicago's airports are expecting more than 1.6 million passengers between Thursday and Tuesday for the Fourth of July holiday.
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ trailer: Watch Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy return for sequel
"Lock up your children," Bette Midler’s character says in the official teaser trailer for "Hocus Pocus 2." Here’s when the sequel premieres.
"Lock up your children," Bette Midler’s character says in the official teaser trailer for "Hocus Pocus 2." Here’s when the sequel premieres.
Krispy Kreme giving out free doughnuts every day this week for July 4th — how to get one
Fans of Krispy Kreme can score a free doughnut every day through July 4, 2022, as well as get the chance to receive a free Original Glazed dozen.
Fans of Krispy Kreme can score a free doughnut every day through July 4, 2022, as well as get the chance to receive a free Original Glazed dozen.
Northwest Indiana fireworks dealers say business has fizzled this year
Fireworks dealers across the border from Illinois say business is not booming.
Fireworks dealers across the border from Illinois say business is not booming.
Indiana fireworks dealers say business has fizzled this year
Fireworks dealers across the border from Illinois say business is not booming this year.
Fireworks dealers across the border from Illinois say business is not booming this year.
Firework shortage leaving several Illinois communities scrambling for 4th of July
As we get closer to the Fourth of July, many Illinois communities are faced with a difficult decision. Will they be able to host their Fourth of July festivities?
As we get closer to the Fourth of July, many Illinois communities are faced with a difficult decision. Will they be able to host their Fourth of July festivities?
Chicago celebrates Juneteenth while educating some on the importance of it
"We turned those slaves loose. Those slaves had absolutely nothing," said James Meeks, Salem Baptist Church pastor. "Then, America turned around and we paid the former slave owners for the slaves that they lost … instead [of] the people who were slaves and that subsidized America with 350 years of [free] labor — [they] got nothing."
"We turned those slaves loose. Those slaves had absolutely nothing," said James Meeks, Salem Baptist Church pastor. "Then, America turned around and we paid the former slave owners for the slaves that they lost … instead [of] the people who were slaves and that subsidized America with 350 years of [free] labor — [they] got nothing."
Chicago celebrates Juneteenth
Chicagoans celebrated Juneteenth all over the city, with music and even a basketball tournament in the Pullman neighborhood.
Chicagoans celebrated Juneteenth all over the city, with music and even a basketball tournament in the Pullman neighborhood.
Juneteenth celebrations bring Chicagoans together with 'great atmosphere'
Hundreds of people gathered at the DuSable Black History Museum in Hyde Park on Sunday amid red, green and black Pan-African flags, sporting shirts and bags with phrases like "hella Black, hella liberated" and "end systemic racism."
Hundreds of people gathered at the DuSable Black History Museum in Hyde Park on Sunday amid red, green and black Pan-African flags, sporting shirts and bags with phrases like "hella Black, hella liberated" and "end systemic racism."
Juneteenth brings out hundreds of Chicagoans to celebrate together
Juneteenth is the newly minted federal holiday recognizing the freedom of the remaining enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865.
Juneteenth is the newly minted federal holiday recognizing the freedom of the remaining enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865.
Juneteenth federal holiday: What’s open and closed on Monday
This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.
This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.