Fourth of July

It’s at least the third Chicago suburb to abruptly cancel a 2024 Fourth of July fireworks show due to issues

Another Chicago suburb has issued a statement after a malfunction during a Fourth of July fireworks show, marking the third time during the extended holiday weekend that a suburb’s July 4 fireworks show was cut short.

Skydiving performances and colorful fireworks will mark one especially festive celebration Saturday night in Ottawa.

A suburban fireworks show was canceled this week after residents reported a “huge surge” of people in a chaotic scene after many waited hours just to see the popular Fourth of July display. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.

Independence Day may have come and gone, but Fourth of July festivities are not over quite yet in the Chicago area, with a few more fireworks displays and parades set to cap off the holiday weekend.

A suburban fireworks show was canceled this week after residents reported a “huge surge” of people in a chaotic scene after many waited hours just to see the popular Fourth of July display.

A suburban fireworks show was canceled this week after residents reported a “huge surge” of people in a chaotic scene after many waited hours just to see the popular Fourth of July display.

In addition to the house fires overnight, a man was killed in Chicago after suffering “massive trauma” while handling a firework.

A death investigation is underway in Chicago after a man was killed while handling a firework on the Fourth of July.

A death investigation is underway in Chicago after a man was killed while handling a firework on the Fourth of July.

The stage was set for the state’s largest fireworks show on Independence Day as families from all around the suburbs made their way to Hamilton Lakes in Itasca. 

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.

Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti came just four hot dogs shy of Joey Chestnut’s record from 2023.

Need last minute items for Fourth of July parades, parties or barbecues? Make sure you know what stores are open and closed before you run out

Watch as Navy Pier kicked off the Fourth of July in Chicago with a spectacular fireworks show on the eve of the holiday.

From Target, to Costco, to Home Depot, Aldi and more, here’s what stores are open and closed on Thursday, July 4.

Miki Sudo, of Florida, has won her 10th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

From Antioch, to Glenview, to Orland Park, Rosemont and Winnetka, here’s a list for Fourth of July fireworks and parades for 2024.

There’s certainly no shortage of backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July. But if you prefer to dine out on Independence Day, some restaurants are opening up with special holiday hours.

Five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday, why we celebrate it and how fireworks became part of the tradition.