A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held Thursday for the rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose ...

Community leaders with Juneteenth1865 gear up for the return of the state’s longest running Juneteenth event, with the celebration of the holiday in the Forest City.

Evanston and Chicago-area organizations are hosting events to bring Black communities together for Juneteenth on Thursday.

The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining "June" and "nineteenth" — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated it a federal holiday — expanding its ...

On June 19, nuEra will donate 5% of net revenue from all nuEra House of Brands products and Black Owned Brands to the Care ...

We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.

From wellness retreats to lectures and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

Before Juneteenth (June 19) became a national holiday in 2021 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, it was ...

Black Yacht Weekend sails back into Chicago for a hot and vibrant summer celebration along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

CHICAGO - Juneteenth in Chicago is a celebration of culture, history and joy across the city. Whether you choose to ...

Non-essential federal offices will close for the holiday, as will Illinois Secretary of State facilities, such as the ...