6 killed, 66 hurt in July 4th weekend shootings in Chicago July 9, 2019 10:57 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s expected jump in gun violence over the long July Fourth weekend left six people…
Rockford enacts new fireworks laws ahead of 4th of July July 2, 2019 11:44 am|ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – The city of Rockford has new fireworks laws in force starting this Fourth of…
Illinois tollway expects 8MIL vehicles over holiday June 29, 2017 12:04 pm|DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The extended Fourth of July weekend is expected to be one of the busiest…
Illinois officials urge fireworks safety as July 4th nears June 25, 2017 11:47 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials are asking the public to let trained and licensed experts handle fireworks as…
Galesburg police: Fourth of July a ‘very busy day’ July 5, 2016 9:33 pm|From petty offenses to a string of vandalism, police had their hands full this Fourth of July.
Big Bang Boom celebrates 20 years on Independence Day June 29, 2016 11:30 am|The Big Bang Boom fireworks display is returning to Lake Storey Park on the Fourth of July for…