CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of people headed downtown Chicago to celebrate the 4th of July. Chicago police warned around noon that beaches throughout the city were nearing capacity and parking lots ...

Plenty of holiday-themed things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend! NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has your itinerary.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday acknowledged the impact incidents like Friday night's shooting can have on events like this one. Chicago police said an additional 300 officers are positioned for the ...

Those looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks displays in the Chicago area will have plenty of options, but not as many as you might think. That’s because several suburbs held their holiday ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- From parades to fireworks, Chicago area residents celebrated the Fourth of July with friends and family on a gorgeous day. At Navy Pier, the security was tight as crowds gathered to ...

Chicago’s official Christmas tree will be illuminated Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. in Millennium Park, with a pre-show beginning at 5 p.m. The tree will remain lit through Jan. 11, 2026, with viewing areas, ...

The Seadogs Fireworks Cruise made for a perfect girls’ night out in Chicago. We got to take the cruise at no cost as a part of a promotion through Madame Deals and their #Payit4ward campaign. All ...