Juneteenth is less than a week away, which means many workers across the country get a much-needed day off. But the day is not just a get-out free card for work – it commemorates the events of ...

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 ...

Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect. Here's the forecast.

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 ...

Juneteenth is less than a week away, which means many workers across the country get a much-needed day off.. But the day is not just a get-out free card for work – it commemorates the events of ...

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 ...

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, Ill., made national news in 2021 when it designated Juneteenth a holiday before the state or federal government. But this year, Plano’s fifth annual celebration is canceled.

Juneteenth is less than a week away, which means many workers across the country get a much-needed day off.. But the day is not just a get-out free card for work – it commemorates the events of ...

Some Juneteenth events have been canceled due to political climate and negative feedback. South Carolina does not recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating ...

Juneteenth celebrations with festivals, art exhibits, parades, and family events, offering opportunities for education, reflection, ... Illinois. $20 per ticket or $75 for a table.