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Bree Wickham, from left, her husband Kevin Wickham and Annie Zalon sit on lawn chairs in an inflatable pool while picnicking with friends at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Bree Wickham, from left, her husband Kevin Wickham and Annie Zalon sit on lawn chairs in an inflatable pool while picnicking with friends at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Fireworks explode in front of a waning gibbous moon above the Avondale neighborhood on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Fireworks explode in front of a waning gibbous moon above the Avondale neighborhood on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Matthew Bell, left, and his father Jeffrey Bell play bean bags on the sidewalk as Jeffrey's other son Lucas, right, walks past while hosting a neighborhood July Fourth gathering in the 2000 block of West Argyle Street on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Matthew Bell, left, and his father Jeffrey Bell play bean bags on the sidewalk as Jeffrey’s other son Lucas, right, walks past while hosting a neighborhood July Fourth gathering in the 2000 block of West Argyle Street on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Oakley Harber picnics with friends while drawing and coloring at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Oakley Harber picnics with friends while drawing and coloring at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
A group of people picnic under a willow tree at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
A group of people picnic under a willow tree at Winnemac Park on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Alexis Bickham, with the Technique Gems Cheer Team, flips down South Lake Park Avenue during the 4th on 53rd Parade in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood on Independence Day.
Alexis Bickham, with the Technique Gems Cheer Team, flips down South Lake Park Avenue during the 4th on 53rd Parade in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood on Independence Day.
The crowd on 53rd Street for the 4th on 53rd Parade in the Hyde Park neighborhood on July 4, 2023.
The crowd on 53rd Street for the 4th on 53rd Parade in the Hyde Park neighborhood on July 4, 2023.
The King College Prep marching band marches through the 4th on 53rd Parade in Hyde Park on July 4, 2023.
The King College Prep marching band marches through the 4th on 53rd Parade in Hyde Park on July 4, 2023.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Brandon Johnson lead the 4th on 53rd Parade in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood on Independence Day.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Brandon Johnson lead the 4th on 53rd Parade in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood on Independence Day.
Residents wait for the 4th on 53rd Parade to pass in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Residents wait for the 4th on 53rd Parade to pass in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
The King College Prep Soul Train of Chicago Marching Band tunes up before the 4th on 53rd Parade in Hyde Park.
The King College Prep Soul Train of Chicago Marching Band tunes up before the 4th on 53rd Parade in Hyde Park.
Joy Bowman, 4, scooters during the 4th on 53rd Parade in the Hyde Park neighborhood on July 4, 2023.
Joy Bowman, 4, scooters during the 4th on 53rd Parade in the Hyde Park neighborhood on July 4, 2023.
Jayden Roberson reserves a parking spot for his sister's family on West Montrose Avenue at Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Jayden Roberson reserves a parking spot for his sister’s family on West Montrose Avenue at Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Police close the entrance to Montrose Harbor at West Montrose Avenue on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Police close the entrance to Montrose Harbor at West Montrose Avenue on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
A man jumps into Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor on Independence Day in Chicago. Hot and humid weather, with temperatures reaching into the low 90s, brought thousands out to Chicago beaches.
A man jumps into Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor on Independence Day in Chicago. Hot and humid weather, with temperatures reaching into the low 90s, brought thousands out to Chicago beaches.
A couple take a selfie as people take in the sun at Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
A couple take a selfie as people take in the sun at Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
People picnic and take in the sun at Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023.
People picnic and take in the sun at Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023.
A child rides in a bicycle basket at Montrose Beach on July 4, 2023.
A child rides in a bicycle basket at Montrose Beach on July 4, 2023.
People lounge and take in the sun on a hot and humid day along Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023.
People lounge and take in the sun on a hot and humid day along Montrose Harbor on July 4, 2023.
People take in the sun along Montrose Harbor, July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
People take in the sun along Montrose Harbor, July 4, 2023, in Chicago.
Children take a spin on a swing ride during Frontier Days in Arlington Heights on July 4, 2023.
Children take a spin on a swing ride during Frontier Days in Arlington Heights on July 4, 2023.
Bill Smith, 34, of Arlington Heights, left, poses for a photo with a fellow pie eating contest competitor during Frontier Days in Arlington Heights on July 4, 2023.
Bill Smith, 34, of Arlington Heights, left, poses for a photo with a fellow pie eating contest competitor during Frontier Days in Arlington Heights on July 4, 2023.
Gurnee residents Keith and Melissa West are reflected in the sunglasses of their daughters Medeline, left and Hannah along the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade route. The Wests are relatives of Elmwood Park village manager Paul Volpe.
Gurnee residents Keith and Melissa West are reflected in the sunglasses of their daughters Medeline, left and Hannah along the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade route. The Wests are relatives of Elmwood Park village manager Paul Volpe.
Children watch as the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade passes on Fullerton Avenue.
Children watch as the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade passes on Fullerton Avenue.
State Rep. Camille Lilly rides in the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade.
State Rep. Camille Lilly rides in the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade.
Elmwood Park high school cheerleaders march in the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade along Fullerton Avenue.
Elmwood Park high school cheerleaders march in the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade along Fullerton Avenue.
Elmwood Park residents Noraima Rivera and her son Calvin Borges watch the Fourth of July parade head east on Fullerton Avenue in Elmwood Park.
Elmwood Park residents Noraima Rivera and her son Calvin Borges watch the Fourth of July parade head east on Fullerton Avenue in Elmwood Park.