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.

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

Yes, UPS stores will be open and pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. The Federal Reserve considers ...

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.

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

Lincoln Land Community College will host the third annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. The self-guided walk around the ...

Juneteenth is a fine thing. First and foremost, the end of slavery is something we all should commemorate and remember.

Be bold enough to ask what history lives in your backyard. Be brave enough to learn what you were never taught.

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...

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