Juneteenth 2023 is here and communities across the Chicago area will hold events to celebrate the holiday, including in Aurora, Hammond and more. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Juneteenth day is here!

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The heritage cakes are ready at Brown Sugar Bakery on 75th Street. Slices and cupcakes with traditional African colors will be among the 6/19 specials as part of Black People Eats.

CHICAGO -- A woman successfully convinced her employer to make Juneteenth a permanent paid holiday and told her story in a now-viral tweet thread. Kamaria Morris works as an assistant director of ...

Launched the week of Juneteenth, the Blacklining is more than timely. It's urgent. In a nation where Black-owned businesses ...

As Juneteenth celebrates 160 years since enslaved people were freed, understanding the roots and history of the holiday is key. From black-eyed peas to red drinks, here’s how food helps to ...

Chicago police officers carry Bernie Sanders, 21, to a police wagon from a civil rights demonstration at West 73rd Street and South Lowe Avenue in August 1963. He was charged with resisting arrest, ...