At least seven people were wounded in shootings across Chicago during the Fourth of July weekend, according to police. The ages of the victims range from 20 to 52.

With the Fourth of July and the annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race making for a jam-packed few days ahead, Chicagoans can expect a hot — and potentially stormy — holiday weekend.

People across the Chicago area celebrated Independence Day Friday with a wide range of parades, festivals and other events.