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Non-essential federal offices will close for the holiday, as will Illinois Secretary of State facilities, such as the ...
Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...
From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.
Yes, UPS stores will be open and pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. The Federal Reserve considers ...
Lincoln Land Community College will host the third annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. The self-guided walk around the ...
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 ...
Juneteenth is a fine thing. First and foremost, the end of slavery is something we all should commemorate and remember.
Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...
Be bold enough to ask what history lives in your backyard. Be brave enough to learn what you were never taught.
An Illinois alderman tells NewsNation that divisive political issues have made it harder to unify the community for holidays.
We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.