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Home » Fourth of July

Tag: Fourth of July

Posted inBlogs

Fireworks, High Fidelity in the park, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Tyra Nicole Triche July 2, 2018August 18, 2021

Rich Homie Quan concert and more goings-on 7/2-7/5.

Posted inBlogs

Emanuel urges Trump to increase federal gas tax, stop slamming Chicago, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd July 4, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Standard & Poor’s calls the Illinois house’s actions a “crucial step” to end budget stalemate.

Posted inArts & Culture

Pilsen celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang

by Chicago Reader June 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Photographer Rick Majewski captures the neighborhood’s spectacular Independence Day parties, as American flags are hoisted, Mexican food is served up, and amateur fireworks displays erupt on block after block.

Posted inBlogs

Jurassic Jaws Double Feature, Windy City Ribfest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Chicago Reader July 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes, Fourth of July, and more happenings from July 1-4.

Posted inBlogs

Where to watch fireworks in Chicago and celebrate Fourth of July 2016

by Faraz Mirza July 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Celebrate America’s Brexit, the Fourth of July.

Posted inArts & Culture

American Me has an identity crisis

by Jena Cutie April 23, 2014August 18, 2021

Striding Lion’s evening-length dance performance American Me has too many themes to jell.

Fantasy Costumes
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Portage Park

by Gwynedd Stuart July 25, 2013August 19, 2021

Fantasy Costumes in Portage Park is a city block of Santa costumes, elaborate wigs, hot dog suits, and everything else.

Posted inBlogs

In defense of pie

by Sam Worley July 6, 2012August 19, 2021

Haters gonna hate

Posted inBlogs

The Fourth—a day to reflect, if you can keep it

by Michael Miner July 6, 2012August 19, 2021

Memorial Day is what the Fourth should be

Posted inBlogs

Ambivalence about Independence Day

by Mick Dumke July 4, 2012August 19, 2021

It’s a time for celebration—and annoyance

Posted inBlogs

This week’s Variations on a Theme: duh, Independence!

by Tal Rosenberg July 2, 2012August 19, 2021

All this week on the Bleader: writing about independence

Posted inBlogs

7/2-7/4 — Independence Day festivities

by Keith Griffith July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

A roundup of free events for the holiday weekend.

Posted inBlogs

7/3-7/4 — Fireworks

by Reader staff July 1, 2008August 19, 2021

This week’s fireworks displays

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