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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.
Non-residents to pay fee to attend South Holland fireworks display: 'It kind of shut people out'
A south suburban village is charging a $10 fee at the gate for non-residents to attend this year's Fourth of July celebration ...
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Fireflies will soon light up Chicago nights — but their future is flickering
While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.
Afternoon Briefing: Illinoisans flock to Indiana to buy fireworks
Krazy Kaplans is the first exit off of I-94 driving east from Illinois into Indiana, and it’s across the street from two ...
Fireworks sales booming in Northwest Indiana despite some tariff price hikes
Northwest Indiana fireworks vendors said they have been busy and as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, but tariffs on ...
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‘Leave the Fireworks to the Experts’: First Responders Warn of Amateur Fireworks, Sparklers Ahead of July 4
Unpermitted fireworks and sparklers are illegal in Chicago. That doesn’t stop residents from putting on DIY firework displays ...
Fireworks and furry friends: How to keep pets calm and safe this July 4
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and many Americans are prepping for a weekend of food, festivals and fireworks. While us humans might look forward to the bursts of ...
Aurora mayor under fire after social media post seeming to encourage residents to set off fireworks
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A social media post by Aurora's mayor is setting off a firestorm. Mayor John Laesch warned people that ...