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Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois to hold 3rd Annual Juneteenth Block Party
At 5 p.m. on June 20, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois will be holding the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Block ...
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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.
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Juneteenth: Safety, politics lead to downsized or canceled celebrations
An Illinois alderman tells NewsNation that divisive political issues have made it harder to unify the community for holidays.
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, ...
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On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad
Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...
Juneteenth event replaces fireworks as new summer celebration at Glen Oak Park
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 ...
A Town That Pioneered the Juneteenth Holiday Is Now Calling Off the Party
From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.
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How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine
Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...