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

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe expands to Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood with a weekend of giveaways and fresh flavors. Join in ...

Whether you’re into fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun, or food — well, everyone’s into food — Chicagoland ...

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Earlier in the week in Peoria, the Democratic governor stood alongside two Republicans — state Sen. Dale Fowler and state Rep. Ryan Spain — to sign a bill aimed at lowering prescription drug costs. It ...

Navy Pier, of course, is a lot more than 30 years old. It first opened as Municipal Pier in 1916 — 109 years ago. But before ...

On July 12, 1995, the ribbon was cut for Navy Pier as it reopened as a top tourist destination. Christine Doyle reports on ...

Navy Pier — one of the most popular places in Chicago to see summer fireworks — won't hold a Fourth of July show.

Fireworks displays are expected to light up Chicago-area skies for the Fourth of July, but one of the region's most popular ...

Chicago police said a suspect arrested after a stabbing at the Navy Pier beer garden over the weekend was released without charges overnight.