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.

At least 33 people have been shot, three fatally, so far during the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago since Thursday night.

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The starting pitchers are Colin Rea (5-3) for the Chicago Cubs, and Miles Mikolas (4-5) for the St. Louis Cardinals. Prepare for the Cubs vs. Cardinals with what you need to know ahead of Friday's baseball action,

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