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Fourth of July Travel Faces Delays From Storms, Heat and Fire Risk
Newsweek
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July 4, 2025
A record-breaking 72.2 million Americans are traveling for the Fourth of July holiday this year. Still, severe weather, extreme heat, and wildfire risks are threatening to derail plans across the country. According to the National Weather Service...
Glenn Eden: Who is Chicago’s greatest ambassador? You.
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 4, 2025
Summer in Chicago is magic: the buzz of neighborhood festivals, the gleam of sunlight on Lake Michigan and the tantalizing scents of myriad cuisines emanating from our tremendous restaurants. Not to mention, this weekend, we also have the roar of...
Fourth of July fireworks shows in the Chicago area: Full schedule
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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Those looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks displays in the Chicago area will have plenty of options, but not as many as you might think. That's because several suburbs held their holiday festivities on July 3, and some won't be holding any at...
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Partners With The Class to Launch Mindful Wellness Programming for Travelers
Rus Tourism News
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July 4, 2025
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is bringing mindfulness to your travel itinerary with a new partnership designed to support the physical and emotional well-being of guests on the move. Launching June 16, the luxury hotel group is collaborating with The...
These Are The Best Travel Deals For July
The Travel
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July 2, 2025
Summer is an ideal time for Americans to travel, whether by road, air, or sea, as schools are out and the weather is perfect for exploration. Plus, there are countless options for road trips, family adventures, and beach vacations. With more than...
Thousand Trails and Encore RV Resorts Celebrate 55 Properties Recognized with the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 2, 2025
CHICAGO, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousand Trails campgrounds and Encore RV resorts, which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in top camping and resort destinations across the nation, announced that 55 of their...
'It's a great day': CIRA passengers give thumbs up to shoes on at security checkpoint
WGLT - Illinois
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July 16, 2025
Passengers at Central Illinois Regional Airport [CIRA] in Bloomington report feeling happy about not having to remove their shoes when passing through security. The Transportation Security Administration [TSA] abolished the shoe removal rule last...
Divided celebrations mark historic July Fourth amid protests and record travel
Mint
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July 5, 2025
Americans celebrated US Independence Day on July 4, 2025, marking 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. Traditional festivities included parades like America's oldest in Bristol, Rhode Island (running since 1785),...
Residents of London's iconic Notting Hill grow tired of tourists
NBC News
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July 4, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Joey Chestnut reclaims Nathan's hot dog eating contest title 00:32 Now Playing Residents of London's iconic Notting Hill grow tired of tourists 02:16 UP NEXT How...
Governor announces 36 Tourism Grant Program awards
Illinois Business Journal
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July 3, 2025
$6.3 million in grant funding will build upon Illinois’ record-breaking tourism industry On June 30, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding...
Travel website scams tricking vacationers with nonexistent plane tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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June 27, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you're planning a trip, beware! The ABC7 I-Team has a consumer alert about travel scams that look so real, you could get duped into booking a fake flight or hotel. It's a vacation nightmare. Travelers pay for plane tickets,...
1 killed in NW Side crash, Chicago police say
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 4, 2025
Friday, July 4, 2025 10:45AM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was killed in a crash on the Northwest Side Friday morning, Chicago police said. The crash occurred at about 2:10...
Illinois considers $1.50 delivery tax amid other recent hikes
Sangamon Sun - Illinois
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June 27, 2025
State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th DistrictState Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District Do you ever get things delivered from retailers...
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bureau County in week ending July 12?
Illinois Valley Times
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July 16, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Bureau County selling...
Some international LGBTQ+ travelers pull back on U.S. trips: 'Why would I go there?'
CNBC
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July 4, 2025
Participants march in the Reclaim Pride Coalition's seventh annual Queer Liberation March in New York, June 29, 2025. Erik McGregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images Canadian citizen Robert Sharp was planning to visit Provincetown, Massachusetts — one...
The unexpected natural wonders near America's busiest airports
AOL
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Air travelers with an extended layover at Washington Dulles International Airport can go hiking at Great Falls Park in Virginia. Photograph by Jesse BarberFlight delays at America’s major airports, once a source of anxiety, now represent...
Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries Game Player Stats and Box Score for June 27 | 2025 WNBA season
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
The Chicago Sky traveled to San Francisco on Friday to take on the Golden State Valkyries in an interconference regular-season matchup at the Chase Center. Entering the contest, Angel Reese and the Sky held a 4-10 record, placing them 11th in the...
Milwaukee police chase, crash; vehicle stolen in Illinois, teen charged
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee teen is accused of leading Milwaukee police on a miles-long police chase in a stolen vehicle on June 23. The accused is 17-year-old Charles Bell. The pursuit ended in a crash and the passenger in the fleeing vehicle...
Chicago Sky Face Golden State Valkyries in Late-Night WNBA Clash
Times News Global
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June 28, 2025
San Francisco, California – The Chicago Sky will travel to the West Coast for a late-night showdown with the Golden State Valkyries on Friday, June 27, 2025. The game is set to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at Chase Center. The Sky (4-10) are entering the...
Love pours in for stunning NFL Wag as she turns heads in sizzling bikini shots on vacation – ‘a lucky man’
The U.S. Sun
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July 4, 2025
JAKE Browning’s stunning fiancee Stephanie Niles has set social media ablaze with a sizzling series of bikini pics. She's got everyone talking after sharing snaps of her getaway to Croatia. 8 Stephanie Niles has got her fans talking after...