Guide: Independence Day parades and fireworks in Northwest Indiana
Here is a guide to Fourth of July activities across the Northwest Indiana region.
America 250
Kane County to debut video of residents reading Declaration of Independence to commemorate America’s 250th
The video is set to debut at a public event on July 8 in Geneva,...
Fox Valley set to salute America’s 250th anniversary during Fourth of July weekend
The Aurora area is ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a variety of activities...
Vintage Chicago Tribune: How the city celebrated America’s major anniversaries
Here's how the Tribune covered significant anniversaries of U.S. independence, and how people in the...
Metra’s new America 250 locomotive a tribute to ‘people working together’
Metra paired with La Grange-based Progress Rail Locomotives for an engine decorated to commemorate the...
Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited...
Fireworks 2026: All the Fourth of July shows for America 250
Our list of more than 100 shows around the Chicago area includes special displays for...
Column: The Devon Pawn Shop tells its own part of the story of the American Dream
The small business in Rogers Park has for decades operated a service unlike those seen...
Illinois 250: From ‘The Jungle’ to Shel Silverstein, how the state has helped shape the printed word
From "The Jungle" to Shel Silverstein, here's a look back at Illinois' contributions to the...
Illinois 250: Sports teams and individuals that have achieved greatness — or infamy
A look at Illinois teams that have achieved greatness — or infamy. Our list goes...
Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn’s Octagon is ready for Donald Trump’s 80th birthday bash.
Risers filled with gray folding chairs form a temporary arena expected to seat 4,000-plus people...
UFC fighters honored to compete on card at White House: ‘You’ll never see me apologize for anything’
By DAN GELSTON WASHINGTON (AP) — UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit was decked out in an...
From tennis to T-ball, the White House’s South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But it’s nothing like the UFC.
The White House and its storied South Lawn are no strangers to sporting events. But...