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Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...
Lincoln Land Community College will host the third annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. The self-guided walk around the ...
From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.
Juneteenth is coming up, which means many businesses will be closed. Find out if banks in Illinois will be open.
Today is June 19, otherwise known as Juneteenth. It’s a day rooted in cookouts, parades and festivals. Despite the tradition and spectacle, not all Americans know ...
Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.
An Illinois alderman tells NewsNation that divisive political issues have made it harder to unify the community for holidays.
Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.
Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...