July 4th fireworks 2025: How to watch & stream live

July 4th fireworks 2025: How to watch & stream live

Want to keep the parades and fireworks up on your smart TV all day long? Here's where you can find live fireworks and more.

Want to keep the parades and fireworks up on your smart TV all day long? Here's where you can find live fireworks and more.

Remember when? Statue of Liberty restorations in 1986

Remember when? Statue of Liberty restorations in 1986

After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.

After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.

What's ahead for America's 250th birthday celebration

What's ahead for America's 250th birthday celebration

President Donald Trump kicked off the celebration and one-year countdown with remarks on Thursday. Here's what we know.

President Donald Trump kicked off the celebration and one-year countdown with remarks on Thursday. Here's what we know.

What's open and closed on July 4th?

What's open and closed on July 4th?

From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.

From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.

Illinoisians are crossing state lines to get July 4th fireworks

Illinoisians are crossing state lines to get July 4th fireworks

Illinoisians getting ready for the Fourth of July are making a mad dash across state lines to prepare for the fun — by purchasing fireworks. 

Illinoisians getting ready for the Fourth of July are making a mad dash across state lines to prepare for the fun — by purchasing fireworks. 

Lines build up at O'Hare Airport as Fourth of July travel gets underway
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Lines build up at O'Hare Airport as Fourth of July travel gets underway

If you're hitting the road or heading to the airport you're not alone, millions of people are on the move and its shaping up to be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

If you're hitting the road or heading to the airport you're not alone, millions of people are on the move and its shaping up to be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

4th of July: How to keep your pets safe ahead of the holiday
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4th of July: How to keep your pets safe ahead of the holiday

Only the 4th of July, it can get stressful for families with pets. Veterinarian and pet wellness expert Dr. Keith True explains how you and your pets can stay safe and stress-free over the holiday weekend.

Only the 4th of July, it can get stressful for families with pets. Veterinarian and pet wellness expert Dr. Keith True explains how you and your pets can stay safe and stress-free over the holiday weekend.

The perfect July 4th wine pairings
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The perfect July 4th wine pairings

One restaurant is bringing California wine country right here to Chicago, and they have some ideas about how to pair it up with some of your favorite July 4th foods. We're joined by Grant Barnow, the wine director of The Oakville Grill & Cellar.

One restaurant is bringing California wine country right here to Chicago, and they have some ideas about how to pair it up with some of your favorite July 4th foods. We're joined by Grant Barnow, the wine director of The Oakville Grill & Cellar.

4th of July: Travel expert shares do's and don'ts ahead of holiday rush
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4th of July: Travel expert shares do's and don'ts ahead of holiday rush

According to AAA, 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel between June 28 and July 6. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore explains how to get ahead of the rush.

According to AAA, 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel between June 28 and July 6. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore explains how to get ahead of the rush.

Celebrate Christmas in July at the Holly House Shop
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Celebrate Christmas in July at the Holly House Shop

The Holly House Shop, a local business in Orland Park, is kicking off July with a little bit more green and red.

The Holly House Shop, a local business in Orland Park, is kicking off July with a little bit more green and red.

Fun ways to celebrate July 4th in Chicago
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Fun ways to celebrate July 4th in Chicago

Whether it's fireworks, festivals or finding the city's coolest hidden gems, Do312 is helping us plan July 4th celebrations.

Whether it's fireworks, festivals or finding the city's coolest hidden gems, Do312 is helping us plan July 4th celebrations.

Can this Indiana teen take down hot dog king Joey Chestnut?
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Can this Indiana teen take down hot dog king Joey Chestnut?

Perhaps Joey Chestnut ? the hot dog eating world champ ? will "meat" his match this Friday. A northwest Indiana kid is taking on the legend in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Cameron Meade joined us on Good Day Chicago this morning.

Perhaps Joey Chestnut ? the hot dog eating world champ ? will "meat" his match this Friday. A northwest Indiana kid is taking on the legend in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Cameron Meade joined us on Good Day Chicago this morning.

Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with first-ever 'Freedom Parade'
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Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with first-ever 'Freedom Parade'

Chicago is bustling with Juneteenth celebrations today, including the inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Parade. FOX 32's Gabby Premus visited North Lawndale to check it out.

Chicago is bustling with Juneteenth celebrations today, including the inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Parade. FOX 32's Gabby Premus visited North Lawndale to check it out.