{"id":1905,"date":"2025-07-11T15:53:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T15:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/1905\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T15:53:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T15:53:05","slug":"1st-nascar-series-without-rain-rogue-july-4-fireworks-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/1905\/","title":{"rendered":"1st NASCAR Series Without Rain, Rogue July 4 Fireworks And More"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHICAGO \u2014\u00a0Fourth of July weekend brought with it deafening neighborhood firework displays and no rain on the NASCAR racetrack until the last checkered flag was waved.<\/p>\n

See what Block Club reporters captured while covering the city\u2019s neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

\"\"Fans watch during the Grant Park 165 race of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park on July 6, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"Ross Chastain (1) practices ahead of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park on July 5, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"Shane Van Gisbergen (88) celebrates after winning the Grant Park 165 race of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park on July 6, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Shane Van Gisbergen Sweeps NASCAR Chicago Street Race As Event\u2019s Future Remains Uncertain<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"People set off fireworks in Chinatown on July 4, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"Chicago Fire Department firefighters battle a blaze after people set off fireworks in Chinatown on July 4, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"People set off fireworks in Pilsen on July 4, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: PHOTOS: Rogue 4th Of July Fireworks Light Up Chicago\u2019s Skies<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Classmates cheer out \u201cLong Live Marjay\u201d as family and friends gather to remember Marjay Dotson at his funeral at Healing Temple Church of God in Christ, 4941 W. Chicago Ave. in Austin on July 9, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: West Side Honors Life Of Marjay Dotson, The \u2018Playful, Loving\u2019 Teen Killed By Lifeguard At Douglass Park<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Olivia Santelli, founder of the Rise Pilates Club, leads a pilates class at sunrise on Oak Street Beach in Chicago, Friday, June 27, 2025. The class, open to all ages and genders, drew a diverse group of attendees who spread out on yoga mats next to the lake. Victor Hilitski for Block Club Chicago Credit: Victor Hilitski for Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"A participant washes sand off her mat in Lake Michigan after a free public pilates class hosted by Rise Pilates Club at sunrise on Oak Street Beach in Chicago, Friday, June 27, 2025. Victor Hilitski for Block Club Chicago Credit: Victor Hilitski for Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Ald. Peter Chico (10th) calls for more city and state enforcement and attention to odors emanating from Pullman Innovations during a July 9, 2025 press conference across the street from the facility, 2701 E. 100th St. in South Deering. Credit: Maxwell Evans\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: South Side Neighbors Demand City, State Step Up Enforcement At Stench-Filled Oil Plant<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"A woman rummages through a crumpled red carpet and a poster of the album release party of artist Mello Buckzz outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge on July 3, 2025. Four were killed and another 14 were injured during a mass shooting outside the venue during an album launch party for the artist. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"The scene after a shooting following the album release party of artist Mello Buckzz outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge on July 3, 2025. Four were killed and another 14 were injured during a mass shooting outside the venue. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: 4 Killed, 14 Wounded In River North Mass Shooting Outside Mello Buckzz Mixtape Release Party<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Cook County elected officials and housing program officials cut the ribbon to celebrate Humboldt Park\u2019s first modular home completion on July 2, 2025. Credit: Ariel Parrella-Aureli\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"Sarah and Melissa are under contract to purchase a West Humboldt Park home by Inherent Homes and are the first neighborhood homeowners to buy the modular homes as part of a Cook County pilot program, seen behind another finished Humboldt Park home July 2, 2025. Credit: Ariel Parrella-Aureli\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Humboldt Park\u2019s 1st Factory-Built Homes Are Complete, And More Are Coming<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new internship program for kids ages 14-15 on July 9, 2025. Credit: Noah Asimow\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Mayor Touts Growth Of Summer Jobs Program As Violence Remains A Concern For City\u2019s Young People<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Veronica Ocasio, director of education and museum programming, tells the crowd about the surprise ICE encounter at National Puerto Rican Museum, 3015 W. Division St., July 9, 2025. Credit: Ariel Parrella-Aureli\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: After Federal Agents Pay Surprise Visit To Puerto Rican Museum, Chicago Leaders Tell ICE To Get Out<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Yolanda Sandifer-Horton, coordinator of community partnerships, student engagement and college persistence, and members of the Leo Catholic High School choir pose for a photo on Monday, June 30, 2025. The choir recently inspired the crowd with their performance of \u201cBorn for This\u201d by The Score on America\u2019s Got Talent 2025. Credit: Peyton Reich for Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"\"Members of the Leo Catholic High School choir pose for a photo on Monday, June 30, 2025. The choir recently inspired the crowd with their performance of \u201cBorn for This\u201d by The Score on America\u2019s Got Talent 2025. Credit: Peyton Reich for Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Leo High School\u2019s Choir Wowed The \u2018America\u2019s Got Talent\u2019 Judges \u2014 And They\u2019re Just Getting Started<\/a><\/p>\n

\""Afropuff\u201cAfropuff Gurls\u201d #1 and #2 by Cat Roberts, on display at the Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center at 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. on July 8, 2025. Credit: Michael Liptrot\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: North Lawndale Art Center Offering Weekly Summer Programs Through September<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Sunscreen is staged for a photo at Kathy Osterman Beach in Edgewater on June 12, 2025.<\/p>\n

\"\"A buffalo chicken sandwich and fries are served at Reggies on the Beach at 63rd Street Beach in Woodlawn on June 11, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Your Guide To The Perfect Beach Day In Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TheThe Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club has called the Clarendon Park Community Center home since 1963. Credit: Madison Savedra\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Clarendon Park Community Center reopened Monday after years of renovation. It\u2019s now ADA-accessible, and new amenities such as air conditioning and a fitness studio. Credit: Madison Savedra\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Uptown\u2019s Clarendon Park Community Center Reopens After $13 Million Renovation<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Ald.Ald. Samantha Nugent (39th), left, Northside Learning Center Principal Elizabeth Mourtokokis, center, and King estate executor Anthony Licata, right. Credit: Molly DeVore\/ Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: 6 Far NW Side Groups Get $70,000 Donation To Help Fund Garden, Mural And Park Projects<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Odalys Ramirez poses for a portrait at SVRD Floral Lounge, 4425 W. 55th St., in West Elsdon on May 8, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Meet The \u2018Flower Dealer\u2019 Behind SRVD Chicago, A SW Side Floral Shop<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"A firefly lights up at Horner Park on July 6, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle\/Block Club Chicago<\/p>\n

Read more: Lightning Bugs Are Back: Chicago Fireflies \u2018More Abundant\u2019 This Summer After A Few Dark Years<\/a><\/p>\n

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