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Chicago-area suburbs host 4th of July parades, festivals, fireworks
The red, white, blue was on full display in Aurora and other suburbs across the Chicago area on the Fourth of July.
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'Quite the Backdrop' as Chicago Fireworks Go Off Behind City Church
Chicago photographer Craig Shimala got himself “quite the backdrop” to record the fireworks on July Fourth. Shimala’s video ...
Fireworks near me, Chicago 2025: Fourth Of July guide — parades, and parties across the city and suburbs
Though the City of Chicago will not host an official fireworks display on the Fourth of July, celebrations across the city’s ...
Volunteers make sure Chicago’s Winnemac Park is a blast — even without fireworks
The “Fourth for All” party at Chicago’s Winnemac Park was born as an alternative to the illegal firework demonstrations that ...
Tinley Park's July 4th fireworks celebration returns to McCarthy Park
Chicago didn't host an official fireworks display on the 4th of July, but plenty of suburbs put on their own Independence Day fireworks shows, including southwest suburban Tinley Park, which ...
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong shows off early 4th of July fireworks against Cardinals
Chicago Cubs rising star Pete Crow-Armstrong showed off early 4th of July fireworks on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals ...
26 Fourth of July events and restaurant specials in Chicago for 2025
Bars and restaurants offer their own ways to enjoy Independence Day, including serving flights of red, white and blue drinks.
With July 4th coming, Chicago Fire Department issues fireworks safety warning
The CFD placed its focus on sparklers, saying while they may seem harmless, they account for the second highest percentage of ...