Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities.

Dozens of Chicago suburbs will hold firework displays on Thursday and Friday this week in honor of the 4th of July, but that's not the case in the city itself.

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With dozens of parades, musical performances, and 4th of July fireworks displays happening from July 2 through July 5, there are ample ways to enjoy Independence Day.

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The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching and fireworks displays will soon light up Chicago-area skies, but which day your town will hold them depends on where you live.

Chicago airports brace for record-breaking Fourth of July travel, with O'Hare expecting 1.54 million passengers and Midway 320,000 over six days.

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Experts have estimated the cost of an average Fourth of July party complete with all the classic grilled foods, fruits, sides and drinks.

Fourth of July holiday travelers are packing O'Hare and Midway airports Wednesday. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago airports were crowded Wednesday morning as people get away for the Fourth of July weekend.