Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.

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 driver’s license offices. The secretary of state’s office reports some state ...

We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.

Before Juneteenth (June 19) became a national holiday in 2021 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, it was ...

The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee ...

United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025. Yes. It's the youngest federal holiday and rose to prominence in 2020. President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in 2021. Others are ...

On June 19, nuEra will donate 5% of net revenue from all nuEra House of Brands products and Black Owned Brands to the Care ...

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 ...