America celebrates her 246th birthday on July 4th.
In 1776, our nation’s founders gathered to sign The Declaration of Independence when the former British colonies chose to ‘severe the bonds’ with the great empire.
All federal, state and city offices will be closed today as will many businesses. There will be no mail delivery and banks are closed.
Police say they have stepped up patrols to catch drivers who are not following the rules of the road.
If fireworks are your thing, Knight’s Action Park is the place to be at 9:30 tonight. The display over Lake Decatur starts at 9 p.m. and in Community Park, Mechanicsburg at dusk.
Safety experts and city officials say fireworks are best left to the professionals.
And whether you’re boating on Lake Springfield or grilling out in your backyard, take WTAX along for tonight’s Cardinals game.
The Redbirds visit the Atlanta Braves with first pitch at 6:20. WTAX is on the air with pre-game at 5:25.
And what could be more American than live baseball on the Fourth? Your Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are in action with a home game tonight as they host the O’Fallon Hoots. First pitch at Robbin Roberts Stadium is at 6:30.