The city of Highland Park continues to reimagine its Fourth of July events, after the tragic mass shooting nearly three years ...

The Village of Itasca canceled its Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, known as the largest in the state. Find out more.

With dozens of parades, musical performances, and 4th of July fireworks displays happening from July 2 through July 5, there ...

The city will host a day of remembrance for the victims as the residents continue to move forward since the tragedy.

For more information on Illinois Beach State Park, go to https://dnr.illinois.gov and search for the link to the park.

Here are 10 Chicago area water parks to help beat the heat and stay cool. As the self-proclaimed "Illinois’ largest water ...

A family in downstate Illinois barely survived their house exploding in the middle of the night with no warning.

Live music and bark in the park, a dog friendly concert, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Caboose Park, 37908 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa. The Hair Band Night, playing ‘80s ...

Preservationists are asking neighbors to help choose names for the three endangered chicks that call Montrose Beach home.

Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their ...

July is always a busy month for Chicago area food festivals, so we’ve rounded up a list – highlighting wine, craft beer, ...