Navy Pier fireworks showcase ends Saturday
The free summer tradition starts tonight at 10 p.m.
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The free summer tradition starts tonight at 10 p.m.
Illinois State Reps. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) and Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) both sponsored legislation to expand fireworks sales in Illinois.
"I think people want the ability to celebrate, which absolutely makes sense for the holiday, and just trying to figure out how to do it responsibly."
First responders in Chicago juggled everything from severe weather, thousands of illegal fireworks calls, and at least 57 people shot over the long Fourth of July weekend. As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the shootings total was an improvement from the violence the city saw last year, according to police.
Neighbors on the scene say they were awoken in the middle of the night by people telling them to get out of their homes.
The Pier didn't have fireworks planned for the Fourth of July but did have other entertainment for the holiday.
You can catch fireworks displays at Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday through Labor Day weekend.
If you're looking forward to the display in West suburban Saint Charles, that location has moved. Fireworks will be launched from Langum Park on 7th and Madison Avenues. The new launch site allows fireworks to be seen along the Fox River.
Fireworks will be launched from Langum Park on 7th and Madison Avenues. The new launch site allows fireworks to be seen along the Fox River.
Nine people were transported to local hospitals with "injuries ranging from minor to critical."
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Pyrotecnico creates firework shows and effects for the White Sox, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, the city of Chicago, and Navy Pier, among others across the region and around the world.
The fireworks are a longstanding, and illegal, tradition that's getting on some residents' nerves.
It's not the Fourth of July without fireworks, but in case you didn't know, setting off fireworks without a license is illegal in Chicago's city limits.
They say even a sparkler can cause serious burns if there is an accident.
The first show will be Wednesday at 9 p.m., then again on Saturday at 10 p.m.
The men, all age 19, were charged with multiple crimes in connection with the incident.
This is the second incident where crowds attacked CPD vehicles.
Navy Pier's fireworks show's explosive grand finale wowed the crowds for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began and lit up Chicago's lakefront to kick off the holiday weekend.
In addition to being illegal in Chicago, the city's Fire Department emphasizes that fireworks are dangerous.
In addition to being illegal in Chicago, the city’s Fire Department emphasizes that fireworks are dangerous.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
A Chicago Fire Department official said something as simple as a sparkler can have devastating effects.
Pet owners should remember to take their animals indoors with comforting toys and television or music playing to drown out the noise of the fireworks.
The fireworks display will kick off on July 2 at 9:30 p.m
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Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday morning.
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Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center.
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Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.
Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
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