Chicago First Alert Weather: Quiet and summerlike weekend, but storms possible late on July 4th

Those storms linger in the forecast for most of the next week.

• Jul 3, 2022

Chosen Few picnic returns to Jackson Park

The annual house music festival features top deejays from Chicago and around the world.

• Jul 2, 2022

Crowds pack Navy Pier for holiday fireworks display

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.

• Jul 2, 2022

Operation Dry Water to target boating under the influence in Indiana during holiday weekend

Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths.

• Jul 2, 2022

City leaders outline safety plans for 4th of July weekend; asking parents to participate

Police say expect to see more officers throughout the city this weekend.

• Jul 1, 2022

Chicago Fire Department warns of danger of fireworks, backyard fireworks shows

In addition to being illegal in Chicago, the city’s Fire Department emphasizes that fireworks are dangerous.

• Jun 30, 2022

O'Hare, Midway airports anticipate busy 4th of July travel; first time since start of pandemic

O'Hare and Midway airports are preparing for a busy 4th of July travel this weekend.

• Jun 30, 2022

Once again, North Chicago won't have a beach celebration for the 4th of July

"Unfortunately, a lot of projects have been slowed down because of this."

• Jun 29, 2022

Northwest Indiana World War II vet is Grand Marshal for Independence Day parade

"I'm ready to go. I just don't know how to tell ya how great I feel about it, especially my own city."

• Jun 22, 2022

Northwest side residents, alderman try to stave off illegal July 4th fireworks displays

"The policeman actually suggested that I move out to the suburbs. I mean that's not an answer."

• Jun 14, 2022