Fourth of July

Esther Skoumal and Kamdyn Larson were named Let Freedom Ring's 2024 Little Miss and Mister Firecracker on July 3.

A large crowd turned out Thursday, July 4, 2024 for Mt. Morris' annual Let Freedom Ring fireworks.

Highland Park mom Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down.

Batavia will host its annual fireworks sky concert from 9:30 to 10 p.m. on July 4,

The Oswego Police Department will limit parking and travel routes prior to and immediately following the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on Thursday.

Hopkins Park was filled Thursday for DeKalb's annual Fourth of July festivities, where families got to grill out, play games, listen to live music, pet animals, learn about wildlife and picnic together while awaiting an evening fireworks show.

Joliet waste collection service will be one day late for Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5.

The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre will host an Independence Day celebration on Wednesday with live music, food vendors, artists and crafters, and fireworks.

Batavia's Fourth of July Celebration will begin with a food vendor festival from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by the Fourth of July Sky Concert at Engstrom Family Park.

Construction lanes will reopen for the holiday weekend but not everywhere.

Various Independence Day festivities will take place across Will and Grundy counties featuring community celebrations, fireworks, live music, food trucks and more.

Oswego’s Fourth of July Fireworks display will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Point Park on Thursday July 4. Rain date is July 5.

Thousands packs RB&W Park in Rock Falls on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, for food, music and the traditional Jaycees' fireworks show.

Joliet park officials do not recommend camping along Jefferson Street for the Fourth of July fireworks show at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

Vocalist and Northern Illinois University graduate Christine Monteiro will perform with the DeKalb Municipal Band at its “Star Spangled Spectacular” concert.

Two thousand flags fly in Wheaton to welcome the Fourth of July

Here’s where you can watch July 4 fireworks this week in DeKalb County:

Sandwich Park District will host a Freedom Days parade and celebration with fireworks, food trucks and vendors on Saturday, July 6.

St. Charles Park District will host Fourth of July festivities with firework viewing, food trucks and more at multiple parks.

With festivities abound, the DeKalb Park District is gearing up to bring the community together for the annual tradition, that is the Fourth of July.

The hour-long patriotic program — part of the 60th annual Let Freedom Ring celebration — started at noon, when the heat index was around 93 degrees, which kept most people in the shade of nearby trees. A reenactment of former U.S. Rep. Robert R. Hitt was part of the program.

Residents flocked from throughout the region Tuesday to celebrate July 4 at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, enjoy some family time and see fireworks.

Island Lake residents gathered at the village hall after the Independence Day parade Tuesday to enjoy free food and pony rides.

People lined up on Cass Street Bridge in Joliet to view the fireworks show over the river.

One year after a shooter terrorized July Fourth paradegoers in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, community members gathered Tuesday to honor the seven people who were killed, commemorate the day and reclaim the space to move forward.

Organizers behind a new brick memorial tucked near the Veterans Memorial at the ELKS Lodge in DeKalb honoring local World War I veterans say they will be ready to usher in the Fourth of July holiday by giving salute to those that served.

Parade and fireworks planned for 2023 Fourth of July events near you

Mt. Morris' annual Let Freedom Ring Independence Day celebration took place June 28 to July 4, 2023.

Communities throughout Northern Illinois celebrated Independence Day throughout the weekend July 1-2, 2023.

Here’s a roundup of fireworks shows, parades and other festivities where you can celebrate the holiday in DuPage County.

People enjoy the fireworks show Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach during Crystal Lake Annual Independence Day Celebration.

Sandwich Park District’s Freedom Days Parade marched through downtown Sandwich on Saturday.

As the Fourth of July approaches, numerous festivities and events are being planned to commemorate the holiday.Here is what’s going on in McHenry County for Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4.

More than 300 people gathered for an early Fourth of July celebration at the Crystal Lake Main Beach on Sunday, despite the rainy and gloomy weather earlier in the day.

People enjoy the Crystal Lake’s annual Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Crystal Lake. This year’s parade feature close to 100 units.

Independence Day is almost upon us in DeKalb County. We’ve gathered a roundup of events slated for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Batavia and St. Charles will host their annual displays next Tuesday, while Elburn will host its fireworks July 8.

One option is the Joliet Slammers Fireworks Fest. A fireworks show is scheduled following the games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Will County Animal Control suggested consulting a veterinarian in advance for remedies to lower the pet’s stress, especially if the pet tends to be anxious.

The iconic Oscar Mayer Frankmobile, formerly the Wienermobile, made a stop at RB&W park Friday, June 30, 2023 in Rock Falls. The mobile sausage handed out whistles and stickers and celebrated all things fun and hot dogs.

Previous lack of rain was more of a concern for fireworks in Will County than air quality.

DeKalb County law enforcement has increased patrols leading up to the Fourth of July weekend to deter impaired and unbuckled drivers, according to the DeKalb Police Department.

Fireworks returning to Memorial Stadium.

In celebration of Independence Day, the City of Lockport and Lockport Township Park District will host the annual fireworks show on Monday, July 3, 2023 at dusk in Dellwood Park.

Mayor D'Arcy announces return of show to the stadium.

Extra security is planned for the fireworks celebration at Joliet Junior College.

DeKalb fireworks still on despite weather, Highland Park shooting: Katie Drum, of the DeKalb Park District which hosts annual Fourth of July show, said the district is in communication with area authorities to ensure tonight’s festivities remain safe.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal are reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates prior to their f

Concert goers and families gathered in Hopkins Park in DeKalb Monday to watch the DeKalb Municipal Band perform and enjoy a fireworks show hosted by the DeKalb Park District for the Fourth of July.

The annual July 4 fireworks celebration organized by the DeKalb Park District and city returns Monday, along with a lineup of new programming to keep people of all ages entertained.