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 ...

A look at how people in Chicagoland celebrated Independence Day with parades and cookouts around the city. People celebrate the Fourth of July with neighborhood fireworks in Chicago’s Pilsen ...

The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.

Dozens of Chicago suburbs will hold firework displays on Thursday and Friday this week in honor of the 4th of July, but that's not the case in the city itself.

Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations.

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Chicago-area suburbs celebrated the Fourth of July on Friday with Independence Day events, including Aurora, Orland Park, Bartlett and Highland Park.

The mass shooting in River North that claimed four lives and injured 14 others was the start of a violent Fourth of July ...

No fireworks in Chicago for the Fourth of July. Navy Pier will still host fireworks displays on July 2 and July 5.

Experts have estimated the cost of an average Fourth of July party complete with all the classic grilled foods, fruits, sides and drinks.

According to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute annual report on Fourth of July food trends, people should expect to spend around $130 to host a group of 10 people, which is up 2.2% from last year.