Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...

Yes, UPS stores will be open and pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. The Federal Reserve considers ...

From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.

Today is June 19, otherwise known as Juneteenth. It’s a day rooted in cookouts, parades and festivals. Despite the tradition and spectacle, not all Americans know ...

Lincoln Land Community College will host the third annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. The self-guided walk around the ...

An Illinois alderman tells NewsNation that divisive political issues have made it harder to unify the community for holidays.

Juneteenth is coming up, which means many businesses will be closed. Find out if banks in Illinois will be open.

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 ...

Be bold enough to ask what history lives in your backyard. Be brave enough to learn what you were never taught.

Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...