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Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.
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Non-essential federal offices will close for the holiday, as will Illinois Secretary of State facilities, such as the ...
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.
While banks and other businesses are closed on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, there are several Chicago Juneteenth events ...
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
Before Juneteenth (June 19) became a national holiday in 2021 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, it was ...
We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.
Some Park District Board Trustees hoped to see the July 3 fireworks show return at Glen Oak Park after it was canceled last year, but trustees are now aiming to see the Juneteenth event take over as ...