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Chicago shootings: At least 55 people shot, 8 fatally, in 4th of July weekend gun violence, CPD says
At least 55 people have been shot, eight fatally, in gun violence across the city over the Fourth of July weekend, Chicago police said. The number is a drastic decrease from last year, which saw at ...
Fourth of July in Chicago
Residents in neighborhoods across Chicago celebrate summer and Independence Day by setting off fireworks Friday night.
Unruly behavior, large crowd force early closure of suburban pool over July 4th weekend
A suburban community pool closed early over the Fourth of July weekend after unruly behavior erupted when a large crowd ...
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.
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Chicago Beachgoers Warned of Dangerous Lake Michigan Conditions Post-July 4th
Chicago's Lake Michigan beaches face hazardous conditions with high waves and rip currents; public advised to be cautious.
Will Chicago have Fourth of July fireworks? What to know about Navy Pier schedule
Fireworks displays are expected to light up Chicago-area skies for the Fourth of July, but one of the region's most popular ...
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, Michael Busch power team to historic July 4 explosion
With a history that goes back to 1876, the Cubs set a new franchise record by blasting eight home run hits off St. Louis ...