The Itasca Independence Day fireworks celebration, held at Hamilton Lakes Business Park, has taken place for nearly three decades. Full stop -- because it's not going to happen this year.
The DuPage County village said that construction happening around the park would make the celebration "logistically unfeasible" this year.
"This was an extremely difficult decision to make," village administrator Carrie Ann Ergo said in a statement. "Itasca takes great pride in hosting the biggest and best fireworks show in northern Illinois. Our first priority is always the safety and security of Itasca residents, businesses and visitors. Given the unique challenges presented this year, we cannot confidently recommend hosting fireworks in 2025."
But all is not lost, fireworks fans because this fall, staff say they will evaluate the possibility of hosting the fireworks show again in 2026.
Until then, the board directed staff to look for ways to repurpose the funds that would normally be spent on the event through other community events.