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Airbnb Renews Rental Restrictions for Memorial Day, July 4th to Curb Parties
Many customers will be barred from making one-night reservations for houses, and there will also be limits on who can make two-night bookings
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‘Out of the Sky': Oak Park Teen Hit By Stray Bullet on Fourth of July
Vincent Solari was struck by a stray bullet outside a party in River Forest on Fourth of July. It’s a holiday he’ll never forget. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Bear Cub Crashes Revelers' Fourth of July Party
Leave it to a bear cub on the Fourth of July to remind us we share this land.
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Violent Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Sparks Calls for Change
A violent Fourth of July holiday weekend that left more than 100 people shot in Chicago has some calling for leadership changes and more accountability. Christian Farr reports.
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University of Illinois Grad Killed in Fourth of July Hit-and-Run on I-94
A recent University of Illinois graduate was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the Fourth of July, according to her family members and police.
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At Least 60 Arrested After Large Crowds Descend on Loop July 4th: Police
An estimated several thousand people inundated Chicago’s Loop Sunday night at the height of July Fourth celebrations leading to at least 60 arrests, according to Chicago police.
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Deadly Hammond Shooting Leads To Mayor Ending Festival
Following a deadly shooting, the mayor of Hammond has vowed to end the “Hammond Day” festival, a privately run event that takes place in Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
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After Fireworks Explode on Md. Beach, 4th of July Shows Canceled
All fireworks shows in Ocean City have been canceled “due to an abundance of caution” after the fire department and Maryland State Police responded to a fireworks explosion on the city’s beach. Firefighters treated firework handlers for minor injuries, and no beachgoers were hurt, according to officials. Firefighters were called to a section of the beach near Dorchester Street...
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1,200 Additional Chicago Police Officers Patrol City Streets to Combat Violence
The Chicago Police Department will have 1,200 additional officers on the streets throughout the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to keep people safe. Community members are also doing their part. Roseland residents held their second annual Peace Parade. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Music and Fireworks Highlight Fourth of July Weekend Events
From Chicago to the suburbs, people young and old alike attended festivals and watched fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Capitol, Symbol of Democracy, Off-Limits on Independence Day
The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitol’s doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly January riot by Donald Trump’s supporters has left the icon of American democracy closed to all but a select few.
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WATCH: Fireworks Set Off in LA Despite Dry Conditions
Some fireworks were seen Friday night despite the dry conditions and risk of starting a wildfire.
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Best Times to Drive, Worst Roadways and More: What to Know for Fourth of July Travel
Hitting the road this holiday weekend? You’re certainly not alone. Jen DeSalvo reports on the best times to travel and more on what you should know as you head out to your celebrations.
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Best Times to Drive, Worst Roadways and More: What to Know for Fourth of July Travel
As the Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off, many will be hitting the roads to travel to their Independence Day celebrations.
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These Are the Worst Times for Drivers During the Fourth of July Weekend, According to AAA
Hitting the road this Fourth of July holiday weekend? You are certainly not alone.
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Where to Watch 2021 Fourth of July Fireworks in Chicago Suburbs
Many of Chicago’s suburbs are celebrating the state’s reopening with the return of July 4 fireworks displays and Fourth of July celebration. Find where to watch Fourth of July fireworks near you in the list below.
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Drought Woes in Dry US West Raise July 4 Fireworks Fears
Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution.
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Dr. Scott Gottlieb Says Americans Will Be Getting Together Well Before Biden's July 4 Target
“I think the majority of Americans are going to be getting together long before July,” former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC.
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South Haven Already Canceling July 4 Fireworks Show
A Lake Michigan community in southwestern Michigan is canceling a popular fireworks show months before the July 4 holiday.
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Suspect Charged With Murder in Deadly Chicago Shooting of 7-Year-Old Girl
A suspect was charged with first degree murder Monday evening in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old who was the innocent victim of gang crossfire on the Fourth of July, Chicago police said. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio has the story.