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, ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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