Fourth of July July 4, 2024 8:33 pm Chicago-area families celebrate July 4th with parades, cookouts and more Families across the Chicago area rang in Independence Day in a variety of ways, from from parades to magnificent fireworks shows. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports. Local 2:19 CHICAGO'S FORECAST: The Warm-up Begins! 2:31 CHICAGO FORECAST: Lake-Effect Rain Showers Develop Overnight 2:25 CHICAGO'S FORECAST: More Seasonal October Weather 2:33 CHICAGO FORECAST: Summer-Like Warmth Friday 2:09 CHICAGO FORECAST: Mostly Sunny and Seasonably Cool Monday