4th of July
UPDATE: Police Say Dead Dog In Oven Is Domestic-Related Incident
An Arlington Heights family returned home from a two-day vacation on the 4th of July to find their home burglarized and their dog lying dead in the oven — a gruesome act police now say was domestic-related.
412 Still Without Power After Sunday Storms, But Many Taking It All In Stride
Though they were without power for days, neighbors in one hard-hit part of West Chicago have high praise for ComEd crews who’ve been working around the clock.
Sources: 28 Arrested In Series Of Overnight Mob Attacks
Sources say at least 28 people were arrested overnight for a series of violent attacks across the city, including 11 arrested for beating a man leaving the July 4th fireworks at Navy Pier.
5 Dead, 21 Wounded On 4th Of July, Morning Afterward
Gunfire has taken another deadly toll on the city, leaving at least three people dead and 13 more wounded in shootings on the 4th of July alone.
Heart Attack Victim Marches In July 4th Parade Again, A Year After Collapsing
The 4th of July isn’t just any holiday for a man named Ron Raidy. It’s anniversary of the day he died and was brought back to life.
Fireworks, Heat Can Lead To Stressful Day For Pets
With record-high temperatures expected throughout the area Wednesday, as well as the usual displays — official and improvised — of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, this could be a doubly stressful day for pets.
Show Goes On For 4th Of July, Despite The Heat
Wednesday’s heat and humidity didn’t stop the 4th of July parade in Hoffman Estates, where four towns were coming together to celebrate the nation’s birthday.
AAA: 2.4 Million Illinois Residents To Travel For July 4th
This year, 2.4 million people in Illinois will take to the road for the Independence Day holiday, and most are already gone.
Crestwood Soldier Celebrates Homecoming In Time For 4th Of July
While Americans are celebrating Independence Day tomorrow, one Crestwood family will have even more to celebrate – the safe homecoming of a soldier who had been serving in Afghanistan.
Fireworks Shows Canceled And Postponed
As of 1:30 p.m., eight Chicago area fireworks shows from our full list have been postponed or canceled, many due to the drought.
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Neighbors Set Up Ahead Of Time For Evanston 4th Of July Parade
July 1 can only mean one thing on busy Central Street in Evanston — it’s time to bring out the lawn chairs, duct tape, blankets and beach towels.
Wheaton Calls Off Fireworks Due To Damage From Sunday Storms
While the drought has forced some suburbs to cancel fireworks this year, Sunday’s storms have halted the parade and the fireworks in Wheaton.
Summer Treats For 4th Of July
If you’re as big of a (party pooper) stickler for nutrition as I am, or if you’re just simply looking to rotate in some fresh and delicious kid-enticing treats at, say, your Fourth of July party, you’ve landed on the right article (read: there will be no mention of anything marshmallows or fluff or those little black and white cookies that are chalked full of equal parts of sinful and good).
Best Post-Fireworks 4th Of July Bars In Chicago
Join in the Fourth of July fun at bars near Navy Pier and beyond with some great food and drink specials.
4th Of July Fests & Fireworks In The Suburbs
You can’t have a Fourth of July without fireworks. Fortunately, Navy Pier isn’t the only place to go to watch them. Many of the Chicago suburbs are also hosting their own displays, many accompanied by food fests and as they say, “fun for the whole family.” (Except that 13-year-old who thinks everything is uncool, including fireworks.)
No Fireworks Display For Wheeling This Year
One Chicago suburb is cancelling its July 4th fireworks display, but it has nothing to do with budget problems.
Fewer People Hitting The Road For 4th Of July
Fewer people will be hitting the road this 4th of July holiday weekend.
Family-Friendly Fourth Of July Ideas
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Chicago as a family with small children is much different than the days of pre-kids fourth festivities. Here are a few ideas to help you get started making some family-friendly plans.
Celebrate The First Day Of Summer
Here’s a roundup of a few of my favorite Summer-themed articles to help ring in the occasion!
Most Popular News
- Boy, 17, Fatally Shot In Back Of The YardsA teenage boy was fatally shot in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said.147
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- Police: Man Touches Woman’s Leg At South Loop CTA StationPolice are looking for man who inappropriately touched a woman at a South Loop CTA station Tuesday morning.147
- Rapper Chief Keef Arrested In Georgia Hotel After Staff Smells MarijuanaChicago rapper Chief Keef makes no secret of his fondness for marijuana. The staff at the swanky LeMeridien Atlanta Perimeter hotel doesn’t share that fondness.144
- Florida Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of Bears FanA Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Bears fan who traveled to Jacksonville to see the Bears take on the Jaguars in October.619
- Man Critically Hurt In Jump From 3rd Floor Of HospitalA man was critically injured after attempting to jump from the window of a hospital Tuesday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.201
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