Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised a "grandiose fireworks display" July 3. Here's how to see Chicago's 4th of July fireworks.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Chicago.
Still don't have plans for 4th of July fireworks? Patch has you covered in Illinois, along with a roundup of parades, concerts and more.
Indiana's lax fireworks laws have Illinois residents running across the border to stock up for July 4th.
Fireworks-related amputations and dismemberment increased last year. Illegal fireworks-related violations can also get you fined.
Publish a photo of pops on the Chicago Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Almost all of the city's Lake Michigan beaches will be open with concessions, retail space and dining.
Chicago Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Chicago Patch.
More eateries in the Chicago area may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Target, Best Buy and Costco will close on April 4 for Easter, while CVS, Dollar General and Walmart are among those staying open.
See where Seder meal celebrations are planned across Illinois.
The Chicago St. Paddy's Day festivities continue with a live-streamed parade from 2-3 p.m. Saturday.
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KONKOL COLUMN: A Facebook stranger's request for mom's famous sugar cookie recipe reminds why some Christmas traditions are worth skipping.
"There are still a million ways to make the season bright, and we hope our guide gives you some great ideas."
If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of trusted local farms in the Chicago area.
KONKOL COLUMN: "Why it continued for so long, I don't know except we like seeing each other every year," Turkey Bowl veteran Bob Clay said.
Chatham-neighborhood native, Chance the Rapper and his charity, Social Flow, are set to give out 750 turkeys Tuesday on the South Side.
Holiday Programming to Support 100+ Local Businesses
The 45-foot Blue Spruce set to be on display in Millennium Park was donated by 85-year-old retired school teacher, Catherine Townsend.
Need some cheer? Nonstop holiday tunes start Friday on 93.9-FM.
Looking for a Chicago-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.
The famed Uptown graveyard continues to fascinate residents with ghostly stories that have become legendary since it opened in 1860.
Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Chicago-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Virtual and Socially-Distant In-Person Events -September 12 – 28, 2020
AAA estimates 97 percent of summer travel will be done in the car. Here’s how to avoid the country’s worst traffic hot spots.
Organizers confirmed that Chicago's 2020 Pride Parade has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
The South Side Irish Parade has also been postponed, as city officials share measures they're taking to prevent any more spread of COVID-19.
WalletHub recently released its 2020 rankings of the best and worst places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. See how our city fared.
You may have better luck heading to Walgreens or CVS for those last-minute items.
Meghan Patrick, Tanika Charles and Kelly Prescott will perform in Gurnee and Bensenville on Monday, Dec. 2.
Deadlines are here for FedEx, U.S. Postal Service and UPS during the 2019 holiday season.
The flu season is underway in the U.S., and activity is continuing to increase.
Here's when you can start shopping at Illinois malls — and which ones are closed on Thanksgiving.
Holiday celebrations got underway Friday, Nov. 22 in Millennium Park.
Iconic Hot Dog Company Introduces Limited-time Commemorative Gift Packs
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.