Friday is Juneteenth, the day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
More info on Juneteenth to be marked with celebrations across Chicago area
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16 things to do in Peoria in October: Comedy, concerts, fundraisers, spooky fun and more
Fall into a diverse selection of big shows, fundraisers and other fun events in central Illinois. There are many things to do in October.
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Lakeland Christmas parade will circle Lake Morton this year instead of Lake Mirror
Because of construction-related road closures on Orange Street and Lake Avenue, the parade will encircle Lake Morton this year instead of Lake Mirror.
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Mexican Independence Day celebrations fill streets in downtown Chicago and beyond
In a repeat of celebrations ... area were excluded from the closures, along with “critical care workers.” The agency also said the closures would be “intermittent” throughout the night ...
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Courts will be ready when Illinois ends cash bail Monday, Chicago-area officials say
It also allows someone to be detained if they are a flight risk. AP Court officials across the Chicago area say they’ll be ready when Illinois becomes the first state in the nation to eliminate ...
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Large downtown area closed to traffic as Mexican Independence Day celebrations kick off in Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Street closures were put in place downtown on Friday evening as Mexican Independence Day celebrations kicked off, the city said. Revelers hoisted Mexico's flag as they brought ...
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Excitement abound in Chicago for Mexican Independence celebrations
CHICAGO — Friday was the official kickoff of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Multiple festivities for Mexican Independence Day should make for an exciting weekend across the Chicago area.
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Auburn hopes to grow Juneteenth celebration in 2024
Organizers of Auburn's annual Juneteenth celebration said in a news release they're hoping to make the city one of the top three places in the country to celebrate the holiday next year.
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Ronald McDonald House breaks donation record — Naperville donation puts them over $1 million mark for 2023
A thank you celebration ... dollar mark in September was a thrilling accomplishment. “It was amazing to really reach that goal to support families who are receiving services across our continuum ...
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Jason Aldean's Chicago-area concert draws protesters who 'try it right in front of your concert'
In what they say was an answer to a challenge from the singer's controversial single "Try That in a Small Town, about 20 protesters associated with the Revolution Club Chicago demonstrated ...
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9/11 events to be held across Chicago area in honor of 22 years since attacks
CHICAGO — Dozens of first responders from ... ‘9/11 Day.org’ A handful of suburbs will also be hosting 9/11 events as well.