Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.

The FAA is investigating a reported airplane part found in a North Carolina driveway Wednesday, local police said.

Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop's most celebrated figures behind bars for life.

ABC7 Chicago on Wednesday was learning how to use watermelon for drinks and apps ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

The Chicago Pizza Pass deal is now off and running.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban.

A 29-year-old man was shot and critically wounded on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.

Chicago airports were crowded Wednesday morning as people get away for the Fourth of July weekend.

"Lilo & Stitch" is expected to become the first movie of 2025 to earn $1 billion at the box office! If you haven't seen it or want to see it again, it's in theaters now.

Junior Chefs Kitchen founder Niki Cordell and 7-year-old Layla showed ABC7 how kids can get involved in the kitchen this holiday with a simple no-bake recipe called "Goodie Balls."