Many across the Chicago area will be celebrating the Fourth of July a day early, with several suburbs holding holiday festivities and displays on Friday. Some locations have already held their holiday ...

Fireworks symbolize the Fourth of July as much as American flags, hot dogs and sweltering heat, but some Chicago suburbs are ...

The sound of firecrackers, the smell of grill outs and the sight of people dressed in red, white and blue can only mean one thing: Fourth of July weekend is here. Whether you’re in the city or the ...

Looking for July 4th fireworks in Chicago near you in 2026? Discover Navy Pier’s main show, lakefront viewpoints, rooftop options and suburban displays with exact start times and local tips.

The City of Aurora is rescheduling its July 3 fireworks show due to severe weather expected on Friday night.

The free rides will be offered after 6 p.m. starting Wednesday for those who register, Navy Pier announced in a Facebook post Tuesday. Riders can secure up to four tickets per week.

Navy Pier issued an apology over the weekend after fog drowned its massive July 4th fireworks display.