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Plano's historic Juneteenth celebration moves to Yorkville
Due to dwindling attendance and derogatory comments on social media, organizers decided to move the Thursday event to a ...
Will mail be delivered on Juneteenth? What to know about UPS, FedEx, USPS hours on June 19
Yes, UPS stores will be open and pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. The Federal Reserve considers ...
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Juneteenth is this week. Will banks in Illinois be open?
Juneteenth is coming up, which means many businesses will be closed. Find out if banks in Illinois will be open.
‘Our future is bright’ Grayslake’s Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk 2025
More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake.
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Local communities unite for Juneteenth, emphasizing its significance in American history
Communities across central Illinois are coming together with celebrations, events, parades and more to honor Juneteenth.
Celebrations marking Juneteenth held across Chicago area: 'Honoring our ancestors' sacrifice'
The crowds at the DuSable Museum's Juneteenth celebration were full of energy and hope, understanding what it took to get ...
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What's the weather forecast for Juneteenth? June 19 temperature, UV indexes in Illinois
Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.
Chicago area prepares for Juneteenth celebrations: 'We do matter, our stories matter'
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...