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Rockford’s Juneteenth Celebration, the oldest known celebration of its kind in Illinois, was celebrated at Sinnissippi Park with food vendors, local performances, a history celebration and a ...
Yes, UPS stores will be open and pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. The Federal Reserve considers ...
The Well Experience, a social work nonprofit, hosted its annual Juneteenth parade on Thursday in Urbana. The event featured ...
Chicago turned out Thursday with many Juneteenth celebrations. From the West Side to the South Side to the lakefront, there was excitement across the city as people reflected on the significance of ...
Juneteenth is coming up, which means many businesses will be closed. Find out if banks in Illinois will be open.
From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.
With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.
Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...
Juneteenth is less than a week away, on June 19. Here's a look at what will be closed and whether it's a federal holiday.
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
Non-essential federal offices will close for the holiday, as will Illinois Secretary of State facilities, such as the ...
Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...