Juneteenth brings out hundreds of Chicagoans to celebrate together
Juneteenth is the newly minted federal holiday recognizing the freedom of the remaining enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865.
Juneteenth is the newly minted federal holiday recognizing the freedom of the remaining enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865.
Juneteenth federal holiday: What’s open and closed on Monday
This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.
This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.
The history of Juneteenth
FOX 32's Tia Ewing provides some insight into the federal holiday that is Juneteenth.
FOX 32's Tia Ewing provides some insight into the federal holiday that is Juneteenth.
Chicago Botanic Garden already preparing for Christmas light show
Who's ready for Christmas in June?
Who's ready for Christmas in June?
Chicago's Botanic Garden already preparing for Christmas light show
Who's ready for Christmas in June? The Chicago Botanic Garden is already preparing for its very popular holiday light show, and if you want to go, it's time to start thinking about tickets.
Who's ready for Christmas in June? The Chicago Botanic Garden is already preparing for its very popular holiday light show, and if you want to go, it's time to start thinking about tickets.
Chicago police seize 250 guns over violent holiday weekend
It was a violent weekend in the city.
It was a violent weekend in the city.
WOOGMS Parade returns to Lake View after pandemic pause
Beyond the drum team at the start, don’t expect much parade pageantry in Lake View at the annual WOOGMS parade.
Beyond the drum team at the start, don’t expect much parade pageantry in Lake View at the annual WOOGMS parade.
President Biden observes Memorial Day with ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden observed Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Monday.
President Joe Biden observed Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Monday.
Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans buried in Chicago cemetery from every single American war
A special commemoration was held at a Chicago cemetery on Memorial Day, where veterans from all of America's wars are buried, dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War.
A special commemoration was held at a Chicago cemetery on Memorial Day, where veterans from all of America's wars are buried, dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War.
Memorial Day parade in Arlington Heights honors fallen military members
In Arlington Heights, the sun was beaming as residents lined the Memorial Day parade route with flags, bunting and banners.
In Arlington Heights, the sun was beaming as residents lined the Memorial Day parade route with flags, bunting and banners.
Memorial Day 2022: Here's a look at what's open and closed
Are banks open today? The U.S. federal holiday means some government services are closed, while many grocery stores remain open.
Are banks open today? The U.S. federal holiday means some government services are closed, while many grocery stores remain open.
Crowds pack Chicago parks and lakefront to enjoy Memorial Day weekend
If you are visiting from out of town and plan to hit the road to head home on Memorial Day – traffic will be most congested from 1-4 p.m., according to travel experts with AAA.
If you are visiting from out of town and plan to hit the road to head home on Memorial Day – traffic will be most congested from 1-4 p.m., according to travel experts with AAA.
Thousands of flight cancellations pile up on Memorial Day weekend
More than 5,000 flights were canceled over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
More than 5,000 flights were canceled over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Chicago's weather about to hit 90 degrees, but Lake Michigan is still too cold for swimming
The water in Lake Michigan is still in the 50°s. Experts say that most people feel uncomfortable swimming in water that's less than 70°. Lake Michigan will not get to the 70° range until July.
The water in Lake Michigan is still in the 50°s. Experts say that most people feel uncomfortable swimming in water that's less than 70°. Lake Michigan will not get to the 70° range until July.
Chicago Park District provides water safety training ahead of beach season
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it’s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it’s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Chicago Park District provides water safety training ahead of beach season
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it?s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Marking the unofficial start to summer, it?s when Chicago's beaches are back open for business.
Gas prices continue to rise as Memorial Day weekend approaches
Gas prices are reaching record highs, and it comes just days before a major holiday travel weekend.
Gas prices are reaching record highs, and it comes just days before a major holiday travel weekend.
Walmart pulls Juneteenth ice cream after backlash: ‘We sincerely apologize’
“Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and enduring hope,” the product label read.
“Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and enduring hope,” the product label read.
Gas prices continue to rise as Memorial Day weekend approaches — here's when to buy
Gas prices are reaching record highs, and it comes just days before a major holiday travel weekend.
Gas prices are reaching record highs, and it comes just days before a major holiday travel weekend.
Get used to high gas prices, expert says
Gas prices are reaching record highs, and it comes just days before a major holiday travel weekend.
Gas prices are reaching record highs, and it comes just days before a major holiday travel weekend.