On the historic grounds of Van Cortlandt Park, the pulse of African drums filled the air as the community came together to celebrate Juneteenth — a powerful tribute to the end of slavery in the U.S.

Officers responding to a call of someone shot Thursday night outside in the Edgewater neighborhood discovered a man who was ...

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

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 ...

Dr. Carnita Atwater preserves Black history through the Kukutana African American History Museum in North Memphis.

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

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

Discover the story behind The Potato Nest, the popular food truck serving creative potato dishes at the Indy Juneteenth event.

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 ...