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Thousands of people gather in 2024 at Oak Brook's Sports Core fields for the Taste of Oak Brook. While this summer's Taste of Oak Brook was canceled because of weather concerns, the village will have a drone and fireworks show Sept. 12 in honor of America's 250th birthday. (Village of Oak Brook)

Oak Brook plans America250 fireworks celebration, 9/11 flag display

By Chuck Fieldman

August 14, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

Oak Brook’s America 250 is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. at the village’s Sports...

U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here’s how they’ll look.

By Jonathan J. Cooper

December 11, 2025 at 9:26 p.m.

The Mint abandoned designs from Joe Biden's presidency that highlighted women's suffrage and civil rights,...

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to Shawn Christopher, of Youth Civic Light Opera of Chicago, after a news conference at Navy Pier on Dec. 3, 2025, highlighting Illinois’ plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois to celebrate United States’ 250th birthday with public art, history initiatives

By Olivia Olander

December 3, 2025 at 5:08 p.m.

As President Donald Trump toys with bringing a UFC wrestling match to the White House...

President Donald Trump talks with reporters before a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in Iowa

By Darlene Superville

July 4, 2025 at 9:28 a.m.

President Donald Trump turned a heartland festival for the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary into...

People celebrate in the Alba Homes neighborhood during the Bicentennial Parade on June 19, 1976, near 1324 S. Loomis Blvd. in Chicago. (Michael Budrys/baiduhai)

Editorial: America is soon to turn 250. Remember the warmth of the bicentennial?

By The Editorial Board

July 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The American people can come together to work toward a more perfect union. If that...