Fireworks in the Chicago suburbs: List of events scheduled, canceled and postponed
Several suburbs say their annual shows will be canceled or postponed this year, while others say the festivities will go on as scheduled.
Several suburbs say their annual shows will be canceled or postponed this year, while others say the festivities will go on as scheduled.
Woman on tractor arrested after joining Rockwall 4th of July parade without permission, evading police
A 61-year-old woman was arrested while driving a tractor Saturday after police said she refused to cooperate with officers and parade officials by joining the Rockwall 4th of July Parade.
A 61-year-old woman was arrested while driving a tractor Saturday after police said she refused to cooperate with officers and parade officials by joining the Rockwall 4th of July Parade.
Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd
Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.
Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.
Fourth of July weekend celebrations kick off in south suburbs
Crowds packed Matteson's village grounds on Friday, and Dolton had their first Independence Day fireworks celebration in a decade.
Crowds packed Matteson's village grounds on Friday, and Dolton had their first Independence Day fireworks celebration in a decade.
Pet owners concerned about the impact fireworks have on their furry friends
Going into Independence Day weekend, several pet owners are concerned of the impact fireworks will have on their furry friends.
Going into Independence Day weekend, several pet owners are concerned of the impact fireworks will have on their furry friends.
Lightfoot announces lakefront fireworks on July 3 to celebrate Chicago's reopening, Independence Day
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Friday that fireworks will take place along the lakefront on July 3 to kick off Independence Day Weekend.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Friday that fireworks will take place along the lakefront on July 3 to kick off Independence Day Weekend.
Celebrate 4th of July with these patriotic films on Tubi
If fireworks and barbecues aren't a part of your Fourth of July agenda, Tubi has you covered this Independence Day.
If fireworks and barbecues aren't a part of your Fourth of July agenda, Tubi has you covered this Independence Day.
Nearly 80,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized along California-Nevada border
During the operation, Cal Fire confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks, conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations, issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations, and arrested three individuals.
During the operation, Cal Fire confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks, conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations, issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations, and arrested three individuals.
Chicago officials warn of fireworks safety ahead of Independence Day
With just days until the 4th of July, those who have seen the damage fireworks can do are putting out a warning.
With just days until the 4th of July, those who have seen the damage fireworks can do are putting out a warning.
Fireworks shortage could dim Fourth of July celebrations nationwide
Ohio-based Phantom Fireworks is urging consumers to buy their fireworks sooner rather than later.
Ohio-based Phantom Fireworks is urging consumers to buy their fireworks sooner rather than later.
Fourth of July weekend: Lisle hosting fireworks show and parade
Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.
Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.
Navy Pier announces Independence Day weekend festivities, fireworks not included
Chicago's Navy Pier is celebrating Independence Day this year with a weekend of events and activities.
Chicago's Navy Pier is celebrating Independence Day this year with a weekend of events and activities.
Buffalo Grove Labor Day Festival location changed
The festival for Labor Day weekend in Buffalo Grove will be held in Mike Rylko Community Park instead of three separate locations.
The festival for Labor Day weekend in Buffalo Grove will be held in Mike Rylko Community Park instead of three separate locations.
Black fraternity, sorority members host Juneteenth food giveaway in Aurora
One-thousand families in the suburbs now have food for the holiday weekend – all thanks to a good cause.
One-thousand families in the suburbs now have food for the holiday weekend – all thanks to a good cause.
Rep. La Shawn Ford on Juneteenth becoming an official state holiday
Rep. La Shawn Ford joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance of Juneteenth becoming an official state holiday and where Illinois needs to go from here.
Rep. La Shawn Ford joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance of Juneteenth becoming an official state holiday and where Illinois needs to go from here.
With Juneteenth now a federal holiday, Illinois offices to be closed on Friday
Illinois government offices will be closed Friday in a nod to a new federal law, making Juneteenth an official holiday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.
Illinois government offices will be closed Friday in a nod to a new federal law, making Juneteenth an official holiday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
Juneteenth becomes an official state holiday in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in Springfield on Wednesday declaring June 19 an official state holiday.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in Springfield on Wednesday declaring June 19 an official state holiday.
New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.