-
Illinois Gov. Pritzker on Assault Weapons: ‘Our Founders Carried Muskets, Not Assault Weapons'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke after the mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill., on the Fourth of July.
-
Ukrainian Refugees Celebrate 4th of July in the US: ‘in This Country, I Have Some Hope'
Across the United States this weekend, some Ukrainian refugees are marking Independence Day by celebrating their own new starts.
-
Holiday Getaway Pushes US Airport Traffic to Pandemic High
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is providing further evidence that the travel bug is at its most infectious levels since the pandemic began in 2020.
-
Recap: This Week's Top News Headlines in Chicago and Illinois
A look back at the top news headlines for this week in news with Kye Martin.
-
Fourth of July: Are Fireworks Illegal in Illinois?
As 2022 Fourth of July weekend celebrations begin kick off in Illinois, families across the city and suburbs are planning to attend barbecues, parades — and of course, firework shows.
-
Inflation to Hit Fourth of July Barbeques by 17%
Before you start up your grill, check for coupons in your Sunday paper. This year’s Fourth of July cookout will be 17% more expensive than last year’s, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. The agency tracking these prices says the hikes have begun for farmers looking to grow the food. “Despite higher food prices, the supply chain disruptions...
-
How and When to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks at Navy Pier
If you’re looking for a Fourth of July fireworks show in Chicago, Navy Pier is the place to be.