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From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.
Here's a look at what's opened and closed on the holiday. Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? Yes. It's the youngest federal holiday and rose to prominence in 2020.
Juneteenth is coming up this week, which means many Americans will have much-needed day off work.. A variety of cultural events are set to take place across Illinois on June 19 to commemorate the ...
Juneteenth is less than a week away, on June 19. Here's a look at what will be closed and whether it's a federal holiday.
Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...
What to know about federal and Illinois state government, USPS closures for Juneteenth, June 19 2025. UPS, FedEx, Walmart and Aldi will be open for normal hours ...
Plano, a town near Aurora in Kendall County that’s home to about 12,000, made history in February 2021 when it became one of the first municipalities in Illinois to recognize Juneteenth as a ...
Jamal Williams, a former alderman in Plano, Illinois, discusses his city’s annual Juneteenth celebration on “Morning in America.” Williams says divisive issues have made it harder to unify the ...
Juneteenth celebrations with festivals, art exhibits, parades, and family events, offering opportunities for education, reflection, ... Illinois. $20 per ticket or $75 for a table.
Juneteenth is less than a week away, on June 19. Here's a look at what will be closed and whether it's a federal holiday.