The Fourth of July weekend is traditionally a time for families to come together for food, fun and fireworks. Unfortunately, the holiday weekend is also historically a violent time. Why it matters: ...

Nine people were killed and 40 others were injured in citywide violence over the holiday weekend, making it the least violent ...

Emily A. lifts a firework in the air as people celebrate the Fourth of July with neighborhood fireworks in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Friday, July 4, 2025.

More than 100 people in Chicago were shot, including 19 fatally, during a violent Fourth of July weekend that has left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured across the U.S., officials said.

CHICAGO - The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks. ... What: 2025 4th of July 3-Day Festival. When: 9:15 p.m. July 4. Where: ...

Lots of Fourth of July festivities around the Chicago area 02:42. CHICAGO (CBS) — Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July holiday, with many places in ...

As the July 4th holiday week kicks off, here's a list of fireworks shows across the Chicago suburbs and beyond. Thursday, July 3 Aurora. Fireworks in Aurora will be at 9 p.m. on July 3, with the ...

Beecher. Beecher is hosting its 4th of July Festival from June 30 to July 4 before its firework show at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. The Tuesday event will kick off with a 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. before a 4 ...

No fireworks in Chicago for the Fourth of July. Navy Pier will still host fireworks displays on July 2 and July 5. There's still plenty of opportunity to see fireworks fill the sky across Chicagoland.

Batavia: The Batavia Sky Concert will be 9:30 p.m. July 4 in Engstrom Family Park (326 Millview Drive), with fireworks set to music; bataviafireworks.org Beecher: The Fourth of July Commission for ...

Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations. ... How to keep pets safe during July 4th celebrations 03:54.

Over 100 shot, 19 fatally, in Chicago over long Fourth of July weekend "We are losing a piece of the soul of Chicago," Mayor Brandon Johnson said. By Julia Reinstein. July 8, 2024, 4:09 PM.