A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held Thursday for the rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose ...

The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining "June" and "nineteenth" — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated it a federal holiday — expanding its ...

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

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

From wellness retreats to lectures and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

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

Non-essential federal offices will close for the holiday, as will Illinois Secretary of State facilities, such as the ...

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

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, ...