4th of July

It's illegal in so many analogical ways.

4th of July weekend is coming up and if you're still wondering how you can make the most of the holiday celebration, one website says you can't really beat Chicago when it comes to activities, and attractions to enjoy 4th of July weekend.

It's probably already started near your house, right? Starting at about 2 weeks before Independence Day, many people who've made the hike up to Beloit to buy fireworks start shooting them off leading up to their big backyard show on July 4th.

If your family's plan for this Independence Day weekend is to watch as many fireworks shows as possible, here are a bunch of options to check out!

The 4th of July is right around the corner and as it turns out, folks in Illinois like to throw the same thing on the grill as our neighbors to the north.

Win a Star-Spangled 4th of July Experience courtesy of the Embassy Suites Rockford

You can do the same old same old this 4th of July in Illinois, or you can pack up the car and head out of town for the weekend.

My wife and I share four children and our youngest told us that she loves celebrations and also wanted to know what we're celebrating on Independence Day.

If you feel the 4th of July party you're getting ready to attend might be a bit lacking in the "Fun Drinks Department," we got something for you.

Here's a little sample of an exchange between several of my coworkers when we were discussing the upcoming 4th of July festivities in a staff meeting this morning: