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Volunteers make sure Chicago’s Winnemac Park is a blast — even without fireworks
The “Fourth for All” party at Chicago’s Winnemac Park was born as an alternative to the illegal firework demonstrations that ...
Chicago-area suburbs celebrate 4th of July with parades, festivals, fireworks displays
The red, white, blue was on full display in suburbs across the Chicago area on the Fourth of July. Aurora celebrated America's independence with its Fourth of July parade. ABC7 Chicago is now ...
Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Chicago 2025? Full list of shows & events in the city
Find out the top places to watch the fireworks shows this Friday, July 4 in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the times when they ...
Looking for July 3 fireworks? These Chicago suburbs are hosting shows
While most Chicago-area fireworks shows will take place Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July, many suburbs will light the ...
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New documentary ‘Beyond Closure’ explores lasting impact of Chicago school shutdowns
Filmmakers Erin Babbin and Michael Sullivan join to discuss "Beyond Closure," their new documentary examining how communities ...
He pioneered the cellphone. It changed how people around the world talk to each other — and don’t
Martin Cooper changed the world when he pioneered the portable phone. The Motorola company’s four-pound box has evolved into ...
Where to watch July 4th week fireworks in and around Chicago
Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their ...
Gov. JB Pritzker taps running mate with experience in government and a life story different from his own
A former lawmaker and deputy governor, Christian Mitchell now oversees civic engagement at the University of Chicago. Current ...