Spirit Halloween stores begin popping up in Illinois
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Halloween may still be months away, but Spirit Halloween stores are beginning to pop up across Illinois.

Chicago sees improvement in holiday weekend violence, but Englewood mass shooting mars celebration
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It?s traditionally one of the most violent weekends in the city of Chicago. And while they were still plenty of shootings and murders over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Chicago police said compared to last year, there was also significant improvement.

Fireworks blamed after 6 garages catch fire in Clearing
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Fireworks are being blamed for six garages catching on fire Wednesday morning in the Clearing neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side.

Mass shootings claim lives at gatherings over Fourth of July holiday

Mass shootings broke out at festivals, block parties and other gatherings in a handful of cities this week as the U.S. celebrated the Fourth of July.

Navy Pier 4th of July fireworks show to light up the sky Wednesday
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The iconic Navy Pier fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day will be held Wednesday night, weather permitting. The city said the show could not be held on the fourth because there weren't enough officers to staff the event.

Watch: Statue of Liberty comes to life in NYC drone show

The NYC July 4 fireworks were spectacular as always, but it was the drone show that had social media talking.

Actor Gary Sinise surprises veterans at Hines VA hospital with Fourth of July feast
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Some Chicago area veterans got a big surprise this Fourth of July. Actor Gary Sinise stopped by Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital to show some gratitude for their service.

Fireworks in Illinois: Which ones are allowed and what's prohibited

We say it every year, but leave the fireworks to the pros. You could get seriously hurt, and it could cost you a lot of money.