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Red, white and blue recipes

Getting the grill ready for Fourth of July weekend? The Loopster searched for the best red, white and blue recipes to give your BBQ a patriotic punch. Select the food to get some real, tasty American...

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Getting down outside of downtown

Looking for things to do on the Fourth? Find your suburb on this interactive map  to help you plan your weekend.

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Fireworks laws and safety in Chicago

Lots of people like to celebrate U.S. independence with fireworks. But for residents of Chicago and the rest of Illinois, that sort of explosive patriotism is against the law. According to state and...

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The show’s not over! City cancelled most fireworks, but suburbs offer...

This year, Navy Pier is the only site for July 4 fireworks in the city. Chicago is certainly known for its dazzling fireworks shows, but if you’re looking for a venue that is less crowded or more...

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I am from abroad and I also want to have fun

Photo by Smithsonian Institution Archives Are you living abroad in the U.S.? Is this your first Fourth of July in Chicago? Are you prepared to enjoy the celebrations but you do not know where to go or...

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Chicago’s favorite Fourth of July memories

Photo by Panu Tangchalermkul.   From the World Fair to last year’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon filming, Chicago has had many a sparkling Independence Day. Check out our timeline on Dipity to learn...

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The Loopster’s guide to the Taste of Chicago

  This Loopster's must-have: the Mustard-fried Catfish from BJ's Market & Bakery. Photo by Janelle Schroeder/ MEDILL What’s more all-American than eating and drinking outdoors with thousands of...

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Celebrate America’s birthday with a bang. Find your fireworks

Since most fireworks are illegal in Illinois, many locals flock to stores in Indiana and Wisconsin in the weeks leading up to the July 4 weekend. Fireworks laws are more relaxed in those states, so...

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