Fourth of July fireworks end in teen arrests after crowd turns hostile in Joliet

Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.

What America 250 means for Native Americans | ChicagoLIVE
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With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.

Chicago high-rise trash chute fire leaves 7 hurt, officials say

A trash chute fire at a high-rise building on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning left seven people injured.

Major flooding on Bishop Ford in Chicago prompts rescue, ISP says

Significant flooding on I-94 on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning was causing traffic delays and prompted one assist from police.

Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
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A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.

Highland Park Fourth of July events disrupted by severe weather as healing continues

Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.

Highland Park Fourth of July events disrupted by severe weather as healing continues
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Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.

One Chicago organization may have an alternative to teen takeovers
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The West Garfield Park YMCA is giving teens a safe place this holiday weekend. They've got basketball, boxing, video games and mentors. Could this be the answer to teen takeovers? 

The Taste of Oak Brook kicks off today | ChicagoLIVE
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The Taste of Oak Brook returns for another year! Village of Oak Brook Trustee Michael Manzo joins ChicagoLIVE to preview tonight's event.

Celebrating America 250: Navy Pier prepares for its biggest fire | ChicagoLIVE
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Navy Pier is celebrating July 4th in a big way with its largest fireworks show ever. A Navy Pier representative joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what guests can expect.