Send your dad a virtual Father’s Day message
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Members of Congress introduce bills to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Festive marches, community events mark Juneteenth in Chicago
Hundreds of people participated in upbeat and celebratory marches through downtown Chicago on Friday to mark Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Hundreds of people participated in upbeat and celebratory marches through downtown Chicago on Friday to mark Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Pritzker supports making Juneteenth official Illinois holiday
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will work with the General Assembly to pass a law commemorating Juneteenth as an official state holiday for years to come, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will work with the General Assembly to pass a law commemorating Juneteenth as an official state holiday for years to come, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
With July 4th events canceled, sales of fireworks skyrocketing
With so many towns canceling their Fourth of July festivities, some families are taking matters into their own hands.
With so many towns canceling their Fourth of July festivities, some families are taking matters into their own hands.
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
2 WWII veterans in Western Springs honored with car parade on Memorial Day
More than 100 carloads were honking, clapping, shouting and showing support Monday for the only remaining World War II veterans in Western Springs.
More than 100 carloads were honking, clapping, shouting and showing support Monday for the only remaining World War II veterans in Western Springs.
Indiana beaches packed with Illinois residents on Memorial Day
The beaches in Indiana were packed Monday and many of the visitors were Illinois residents.
The beaches in Indiana were packed Monday and many of the visitors were Illinois residents.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds, triggers warnings of virus resurgence as US death toll nears 100,000
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
Memorial Day tributes take on a different look during pandemic
Memorial Day across Chicago will look quite different this year in wake of COVID-19.
Memorial Day across Chicago will look quite different this year in wake of COVID-19.
Longtime Chicago Memorial Day parade goes virtual
A Memorial Day parade on Chicago’s North Side that’s been around for more than a half century is going forward virtually this year.
A Memorial Day parade on Chicago’s North Side that’s been around for more than a half century is going forward virtually this year.
Mediators hope to reduce Memorial Day weekend violence in Chicago
A coalition of organizations is sending 370 community-based mediators to 72 locations across 12 neighborhoods in hopes of tamping down Memorial Day weekend gun violence.
A coalition of organizations is sending 370 community-based mediators to 72 locations across 12 neighborhoods in hopes of tamping down Memorial Day weekend gun violence.
CPD increasing patrols for Memorial Day weekend, will be enforcing stay-at-home order
As the long holiday weekend kicks off, Chicago police say they will be enforcing the stay-at-home order.
As the long holiday weekend kicks off, Chicago police say they will be enforcing the stay-at-home order.
A commemoration of American heroes: The origin of Memorial Day
While many have been accustomed to a three-day weekend in late-May for years, not everyone knows of the origin of the commemorative holiday.
While many have been accustomed to a three-day weekend in late-May for years, not everyone knows of the origin of the commemorative holiday.
Patriotic movies and shows you can watch from home on Memorial Day weekend
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.