'Christmas in July' brings community, comfort, and a free meal on July 4th

While many celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks and cookouts, one South Side nonprofit brought a touch of holiday spirit to summer heat with a unique event called “Christmas in July.”

Chicago weather: Heat wave to peak tomorrow with scattered showers possible overnight

Sweltering heat will persist across the Chicago area through Saturday, with highs expected to soar to 95 degrees. Elevated humidity levels will push the heat index into the low 100s in some locations.

Scanner audio details July 4 stabbing, fire in Logan Square
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Disclaimer: This scanner audio may be disturbing for some listeners. Scanner audio reveals what happened when Chicago police and fire units responded to a stabbing and fire in Logan Square on the Fourth of July. (Photos: Courtesy of Chicago Fire Dept.)

Anti-Trump protesters march through Chicago on Fourth of July
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Anti-Trump protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on the Fourth of July. This comes a day after the House narrowly passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which he is expected to sign on Friday.

Anti-Trump protest in downtown Chicago on Fourth of July
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Anti-Trump protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on the Fourth of July. This comes a day after the House narrowly passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which he is expected to sign on Friday.

Fun ways to spend Fourth of July weekend in Chicago
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From fireworks and festivals to big sporting events and cool-down spots, Choose Chicago's Steve Crano shares top picks for celebrating Independence Day all weekend long.

Chicago man charged in 2024 armed carjacking on Far South Side

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last year on the city’s Far South Side, police said Friday.

Teen charged in pair of Chicago armed robberies

A teen was arrested this week in connection with robbing two people earlier this year in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, police said.

Chicago weather: Fourth of July forecast

Chicago faces another scorcher on the Fourth of July, with 95-degree heat, an ongoing warm streak, and evening fireworks expected to proceed under mostly dry skies.

Man killed in crash on Chicago's NW Side

A man was killed in a crash early Friday morning after running a red light in Chicago's Belmont Terrace neighborhood, police said.