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 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.
Fireflies will soon light up Chicago nights — but their future is flickering
While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.
While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.
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
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.
Chicago airports expect nearly 2 million travelers over July 4th Weekend
Chicago’s airports are expecting over 1.86 million travelers this Fourth of July weekend, an 11% jump from last year.
Chicago’s airports are expecting over 1.86 million travelers this Fourth of July weekend, an 11% jump from last year.
Travelers flock to O'Hare Airport as July 4th surge gets underway
Chicago?s airports are expecting over 1.86 million travelers this Fourth of July weekend, an 11% jump from last year.
Chicago?s airports are expecting over 1.86 million travelers this Fourth of July weekend, an 11% jump from last year.
July 4th travel chaos begins: 61 million hitting the road amid storm threats
The Fourth of July holiday rush is already underway, with over 61 million Americans expected to hit the road, according to AAA.
The Fourth of July holiday rush is already underway, with over 61 million Americans expected to hit the road, according to AAA.
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
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
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
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?
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'
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.
DuSable Museum celebrates Juneteenth in style
Chicagoans and the DuSable Museum are celebrating Juneteenth in full force.
Chicagoans and the DuSable Museum are celebrating Juneteenth in full force.
How this children's book is changing Juneteenth education forever
Juneteenth is a time for community and celebration that can be honored in any language.
Juneteenth is a time for community and celebration that can be honored in any language.
Juneteenth 2025: Where to celebrate in Chicago
Here's your guide to Juneteenth 2025 celebrations around Chicago.
Here's your guide to Juneteenth 2025 celebrations around Chicago.
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth at Pullman Porter Museum: 100-year anniversary, parade and celebrity football
We are on the eve of Juneteenth and one place that's going to be celebrating in a big way: the Pullman Porter Museum! We're joined this morning by David Peterson to tell us more.
We are on the eve of Juneteenth and one place that's going to be celebrating in a big way: the Pullman Porter Museum! We're joined this morning by David Peterson to tell us more.
2025 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.