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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 ...
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 ...
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...
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, ...
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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.
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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.
How cities are scaling back Juneteenth celebrations after Trump-era DEI rollbacks
Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...
‘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.