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Ashanti headlines the R&B Music Experience. Our picks for the 2025 Juneteenth holiday also include a silent dance party and a free edition of SupAfrique.
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 ...
Moor’s Brewing won the Samuel Adams 2025 Brewing the American Dream competition and will receive a year of financial ...
Juneteenth celebrations were held across Chicago and the suburbs, including a North Lawndale march and events at the DuSable Museum and Field Museum.
When Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, many Black-owned businesses reported strong sales. Now, Chicago companies say they hope the trend continues.
A young East Texas girl is shaping her future and educating others through the legacy of Juneteenth. This weekend, 8-year-old ...
Here's a look back at the history of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and how it's celebrated.
The Juneteenth Family Festival will run from noon until 7 p.m. at 110th and Longwood in the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods. CBS News Chicago is a proud media sponsor.
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.
Chicago is bustling with Juneteenth celebrations today, including the inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Parade. FOX 32's Gabby Premus visited North Lawndale to check it out.
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.