It's not the biggest crowd they've stood before, but on Wednesday the Leo High School boys' choir received a well-deserved shoutout from the Chicago City Council.

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 ...

More than 1,000 people watched Lake County’s inaugural Juneteenth parade, and over 3,500 participated in the Juneteenth Lake County Parade and Festival Saturday in Waukegan, celebrating the June ...

Moor’s Brewing won the Samuel Adams 2025 Brewing the American Dream competition and will receive a year of financial ...

Every June 19, the Broadway League has a tremendous program as part of its Black to Broadway initiative called “Broadway ...

A young East Texas girl is shaping her future and educating others through the legacy of Juneteenth. This weekend, 8-year-old ...

When Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, many Black-owned businesses reported strong sales. Now, Chicago companies say they hope the trend continues.

What is closed for Juneteenth? What to know about the holiday The annual holiday falls on June 19 and was first designated a holiday in 2021 by President Joe Biden.

While banks and other businesses are closed on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, there are several Chicago Juneteenth events planned include festivals, fairs, concerts and parades.

A large-scale painting of the late Danny Agnew hangs on the back wall of the 750-square-foot space of the Roots Bookstore located along the iconic 15th Avenue Corridor in Liberty City. Inside the ...

Chicago’s far south side is celebrating Juneteenth this Saturday at a free festival in West Pullman featuring family games, live music, and free food from local Black-owned restaurants. One o… ...