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 2:00 Chicago Forecast: Cold weekend before a warm week ahead 2:21 CHICAGO FORECAST: Lake Effect Snow For Some 2:24 CHICAGO FORECAST: Light Snow Develops Tonight 1:58 Chicago Forecast: Snow showers overnight into Wednesday morning 2:26 Chicago's Forecast: Mild Start to Week, Cold Finish