Juneteenth

A march on Sunday honored the memory of Willowbrook shooting victim Reginald Meadows.

Questions remain as business owners regroup after fatal Juneteenth party shooting in Willowbrook.

As part of "Juneteenth in Joliet," panelists discussed the evolution of race relations, adapting to change, bridging economic gaps, and strengthening the community’s foundation to better support diversity, equity and inclusion.

There was no formal recognition of LGBTQ Pride or Juneteenth at last week’s Will County Board meeting following controversy over a potential decision to recognize a group that has been called extremist by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

A DuPage County Sheriff’s Department investigation into a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration near Willowbrook is ongoing.

DeKalb resident Karen Wilkerson said she refused to let what transpired in Willowbrook prevent her from enjoying her time at the third annual Juneteenth celebration at Hopkins Park in DeKalb Sunday.

Event at Joliet Area Historical Museum reflects growing recognition of Juneteenth's importance.

Sterling held a Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Grandon Civic Center. Juneteenth recognizes the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

More than 100 people gathered at the Historic Woodstock Square to celebrate McHenry County's first Juneteenth event.

People celebrate Juneteenth Saturday, June 17, 2023, during McHenry County’s first Juneteenth celebration at the Historic Woodstock Square. The Juneteenth festival featured McHenry County College graduate Rodney Katushabe and Pastor Norval Brown of the Cary United Methodist Church, along with music from gospel singer Darlene Benton and jazz musician Ken Davis.

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth with the family? Check out the 3rd annual Juneteenth Community Celebration Sunday in Hopkins Park in DeKalb, or a downtown DeKalb Juneteenth Block Party Monday, among other local events.

Bertino-Tarrant calls on Will County residents to “celebrate the emancipation of Black Americans."

Tour Waywards on Friday night, make art and enjoy music at the Joliet shop.

Features of Monday afternoon’s event at the Joliet Area Historical Museum include conversations on the evolution of race relations, including adapting to changing, bridging economic gaps and how to positively impact the future.

The Joliet Area Historical Museum held a Juneteen celebration on Sunday afternoon. Features of the event included gospel music and “words of faith,” vendor booths, a showcase of entrepreneurial Black women and two panel discussions: “Minding Her Own Black Owned Business” and “The