Juneteenth becomes an official state holiday in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in Springfield on Wednesday declaring June 19 an official state holiday.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in Springfield on Wednesday declaring June 19 an official state holiday.
New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
St. Charles prepares for larger-than-ever Fourth of July fireworks
Meanwhile Saint Charles says it's full speed ahead for its Independence Day celebrations.
Meanwhile Saint Charles says it's full speed ahead for its Independence Day celebrations.
Chicagoans reflect on Memorial Day as life begins returning to normal
It appears life is slowly getting back to normal, but that was just a piece of what people were reflecting upon this Memorial Day.
It appears life is slowly getting back to normal, but that was just a piece of what people were reflecting upon this Memorial Day.
Memorial Day events: Parades, ceremonies scheduled in the Chicago area
Because of the pandemic, some observances are being adjusted to be COVID-19 friendly.
Because of the pandemic, some observances are being adjusted to be COVID-19 friendly.
Italian Americans host ceremony honoring all veterans at park in Little Village
"We celebrate and remember under one flag, and remember our African American, Jewish American, Latin American, Asian American, European American and all other heroes, and their bravery, dedication and courage is shared by all ethnicities and religions."
"We celebrate and remember under one flag, and remember our African American, Jewish American, Latin American, Asian American, European American and all other heroes, and their bravery, dedication and courage is shared by all ethnicities and religions."
Illinois close to making Juneteenth a paid holiday off for state employees and a school holiday
Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when the last enslaved Black people in the U.S. learned from Union soldiers in Texas that they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when the last enslaved Black people in the U.S. learned from Union soldiers in Texas that they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Chicagoans enjoying first mask-free holiday weekend in more than a year
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with rain, wind, cold and no sunshine
It is Memorial Day weekend, but do not expect Mother Nature to make it easy.
It is Memorial Day weekend, but do not expect Mother Nature to make it easy.
Biden touts COVID-19 progress, thanks US troops ahead of Memorial Day
President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.
President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.
White Sox to pay tribute to military for Memorial Day weekend
Steven Herman, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, talks about how the White Sox will honor members of the military this weekend.
Steven Herman, civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army, talks about how the White Sox will honor members of the military this weekend.
Volunteers in Lisle assemble care packages for troops serving overseas
In west suburban Lisle, volunteers assemble care packages for troops serving in the Middle East, Africa and the Pacific Rim. Each box is stuffed with 25 pounds of surprises from home.
In west suburban Lisle, volunteers assemble care packages for troops serving in the Middle East, Africa and the Pacific Rim. Each box is stuffed with 25 pounds of surprises from home.
US flags placed on Arlington National Cemetery headstones in honor of Memorial Day
Thousands of service members will place American flags on over 260,000 headstones at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday as part of their Memorial Day remembrance celebrations.
Thousands of service members will place American flags on over 260,000 headstones at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday as part of their Memorial Day remembrance celebrations.
Memorial Day weekend: Chicago airports prepare for big travel increase
After more than a year of missed vacations, weddings and much more, people seem ready to travel this Memorial Day weekend.
After more than a year of missed vacations, weddings and much more, people seem ready to travel this Memorial Day weekend.
Chicago beaches officially reopening Friday, Pride Parade to return in October
Chicago is getting back to normal. Beaches will reopen for Memorial Day weekend and it was also announced that the Pride Parade will return in the fall.
Chicago is getting back to normal. Beaches will reopen for Memorial Day weekend and it was also announced that the Pride Parade will return in the fall.
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Chicago police to flood streets over Memorial Day weekend
Chicago’s top cop, Superintendent David Brown, says he plans to flood the streets with officers over the next couple weeks.
Chicago’s top cop, Superintendent David Brown, says he plans to flood the streets with officers over the next couple weeks.
Cook County to consider renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day
Cook County will hold a hearing today on renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Cook County will hold a hearing today on renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.