Chicago-Area Towns Cancel July 4 Fireworks in 8 Communities as Storms Threaten More Rain

3 articles · Updated · WLS-TV · Jul 4

Eight Chicago-area communities canceled Fourth of July fireworks or broader holiday events Saturday, with South Holland and Woodridge opting to reschedule their displays.
Overnight storms and additional rain chances drove the disruptions, prompting towns to scrap shows ranging from Naperville's fireworks to Arlington Heights' drone display.
Park Forest canceled its parade, live entertainment and fireworks, while Glen Ellyn, Lombard and Streamwood also called off planned celebrations.
The weather-related cancellations stretched across the suburbs, underscoring how a regional storm system disrupted holiday events beyond a single town.

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