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Juneteenth, which is every June 19, is a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the U.S.

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Chicago turned out Thursday with many Juneteenth celebrations. From the West Side to the South Side to the lakefront, there ...

Small Black-owned businesses are spreading the wealth and offering curated spaces this Juneteenth holiday. Semicolon, a Black-owned bookstore in West Town, is reopening its doors with new surprises ...

In the western suburbs, Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch joined local families at Hillside Memorial Park District for Welch’s fourth annual Juneteenth ...

From the city to the suburbs, Juneteenth celebrations are happening all across Chicagoland. In the western suburbs, Governor ...

White Sox manager Will Venable thinks Smith is a deserving representative in the 2025 All-Star game, scheduled for July 15 in Atlanta.

In Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, a youth baseball game in Armstrong Park had special meaning this Juneteenth. Sara Machi reports on that and other events.

Several events are scheduled for Thursday's game between the White Sox and Cardinals to celebrate Juneteenth, the national holiday recognizing slavery ending.

The Chicago area celebrated Juneteenth Thursday with parades, festivals, days of service and community festivals.

It was a joyous and jubilant day in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood as hundreds gathered for the inaugural Juneteenth ...