The first community to recognize Juneteenth as holiday in Illinois has canceled this year's celebration. Plano, Illinois ...

Pre-trial release has been denied for two men accused of opening fire into a crowd during a Juneteenth celebration in the ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria’s Miss Juneteenth Alynceia Boyce and Miss Teen Juneteenth Ameana Monet came to WMBD News at 4 to share what has been rewarding about their experience during their ...

I am writing to express my disappointment with the article published in The Courier-News on March 11 titled, “Organizers cancel Elgin’s Juneteenth event after date it wanted was given to ...

Flags engender such loyalty and pride, they often become very personal emblems with quirky or quaint nicknames: Old Glory, Union Jack, Maple Leaf — or SOB. That would be (state) “Seal on a ...

Considering Illinois (21-12) wrapped up its pre-NCAA Tournament schedule with a disheartening 88-65 loss to Maryland in a game in which the Terrapins made the Illini look like a high school junior ...

Save the Children encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their children about the history of race in America. In anticipation of Juneteenth, our experts have put together a helpful guide for ...

Local organizations will once again receive city support for upcoming Juneteenth events and initiatives. The twelve grant recipients were announced March 4, with the city donating $29,800 in total.

WILLIAMSBURG — When Tonya Robinson heard about the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy pageant from a friend, she asked her ...