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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.

Chicagoans celebrate July Fourth with parades, barbecues and beach trips: ‘It’s really good to reaffirm the best things about America’

July 4, 2023 at 5:03 p.m.

Chicago's largest Fourth of July parade kicked off in Hyde Park, much to the excitement of regular attendees and new faces. For the first hour, dancers did cartwheels down 53rd...

Dior store in Gold Coast burglarized Monday night

July 4, 2023 at 4:37 p.m.

Police responded to a burglary at the Dior store in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood on Monday around 10 p.m. The rear entrance of the luxury store was found pried opened...

Man in critical condition after Montrose Beach stabbing

July 4, 2023 at 8:09 a.m.

A man was wounded on Monday evening after being stabbed near Montrose Beach, police said. The 29-year-old was on a walkway in the 4600 block of North Lawrence Wilson Drive...

People watch from Navy Pier in Chicago as fireworks are set off on July 1, 2023, to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

With wildfire smoke and pollution, some want end to neighborhood fireworks: ‘It should be a no-brainer’

July 4, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

Every summer, some Winnemac Park residents await the Fourth of July with dread. The unofficial — and illegal — fireworks show that takes place in the park every year can...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, center, visits residents in the Austin neighborhood with chief of staff Rich Guidice, left, and Ald. Emma Mitts, 37th, on July 3, 2023, where flooding occurred in homes after heavy rains over the weekend.

Chicago area dries out from weekend flooding that overwhelmed many basement apartments. ‘It’s devastating.’

July 4, 2023 at 8:21 a.m.

Mariajose Pama Serna, 7, came with her family to Cicero from Colombia in hopes of securing asylum. The family had recently moved into a garden apartment in town thanks to...

Shane Van Gisbergen of the #91 car wins the Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Grant Park on July 2, 2023, in Chicago.

Excited fans brave downpours to witness NASCAR Chicago Street Race: ‘I’ve got to see it; might not be back next year’

June 20, 2024 at 1:19 p.m.

Downtown Chicago turned into a slick, speed-drenched racetrack Sunday after the NASCAR street race started late following rain delays. The cars flew through tight turns around Grant Park on roads...

Drivers Joey Gace, left, and Joe Graf Jr. race down Congress Plaza Drive during the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Grant Park in Chicago on July 1, 2023.

Man cited after driving onto NASCAR track Saturday night, police said

March 12, 2024 at 12:16 p.m.

A man received three citations Saturday night after driving an unauthorized vehicle onto the NASCAR racetrack, police said. The 46-year-old man drove into a barrier around 9 p.m., just after...

A sailboat passes Montrose Point in front of a hazy Willis Tower on July 26, 2023.

Friday forecast: Smoke likely to linger in Chicago area affecting air quality even as sporadic thunderstorms pop up Thursday

July 3, 2023 at 9:32 p.m.

National Weather Service officials said smoke and haze blowing in from Canadian wildfires was expected to still be an issue in Chicago's metropolitan areas Friday even after sporadic thunderstorms passed...

A Southwest Airlines jet takes off from Chicago Midway Airport as haze from Canadian wildfires continues to hang over Chicago on June 28, 2023.

Chicago records second ‘very unhealthy’ air quality day, but predicting when smoke will clear is ‘uncharted territory’

July 3, 2023 at 9:31 p.m.

The wildfire smoke that arrived in Chicago on Tuesday took many by surprise, including weather experts. When it will leave remains unclear. Forecasters had predicted improved conditions for Wednesday, but...

Chicago’s air quality: ‘We’re in the crosshairs.’ Wildfires and wind push region’s air to worst in the world, global pollution index shows.

June 29, 2023 at 10:25 a.m.

At Promontory Park in Hyde Park, normally a spot for picnickers and parkgoers to admire an impressive view of the city, a group of four wore masks and looked across...

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