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

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

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 ...

Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...

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 ...

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

With many kids out of school for summer as a holiday week arrives, parents may be looking for things to do in the Chicago ...

Here's what to know about the holiday in South Carolina.