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Mayor Johnson discusses 4th of July violence, future of NASCAR Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is open to bringing NASCAR back to Chicago. At a news conference with reporters on Tuesday he weighed in on the street race and holiday weekend violence.
Tinley Park's July 4th fireworks celebration returns to McCarthy Park
Chicago didn't host an official fireworks display on the 4th of July, but plenty of suburbs put on their own Independence Day fireworks shows, including southwest suburban Tinley Park, which ...
Caleb Williams spotted with former teammates at beach on 4th of July weekend
With just a few weeks remaining until the start of training camp, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams appears to be ...
Chicago weather: Beach Hazards Statement in effect 4th of July weekend through Monday evening
Swimming conditions are expected to be life-threatening during the rest of the Fourth of July holiday weekend with waves of 3 to 6 feet at all Lake Michigan beaches in the Chicago area.
Chicago's bloody July Fourth weekend leaves 55 shot, 6 dead: report
Chicago's Fourth of July weekend reportedly marred by violence with over 50 shootings, six fatalities, and multiple mass ...
Glenview marches in July Fourth parade
Though the morning of July Fourth held its share of rain and gray skies in Glenview, the sun had come out in time for the ...
Chicago shootings: At least 55 people shot, 8 fatally, in 4th of July weekend gun violence, CPD says
At least 55 people have been shot, eight fatally, in gun violence across the city over the Fourth of July weekend, Chicago police said. The number is a drastic decrease from last year, which saw at ...
Woman describes horror of fireworks accident that blew off someone's fingers in Chicago's Humboldt Park
Some early-morning park walkers who found themselves in the middle of a fireworks disaster on Saturday — and they worry it ...