Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth at Pullman Porter Museum: 100-year anniversary, parade and celebrity football
We are on the eve of Juneteenth and one place that's going to be celebrating in a big way: the Pullman Porter Museum! We're joined this morning by David Peterson to tell us more.
We are on the eve of Juneteenth and one place that's going to be celebrating in a big way: the Pullman Porter Museum! We're joined this morning by David Peterson to tell us more.
2025 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across Chicagoland are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.
Kroger free ice cream coupon: How to download yours
The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.
The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.
Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Village of Broadview celebrates Juneteenth and 110th birthday
The Village of Broadview in Cook County has big celebrations coming up, including Juneteenth and it's 110th birthday!
The Village of Broadview in Cook County has big celebrations coming up, including Juneteenth and it's 110th birthday!
Father’s Day food deals, discounts
Food chains like Shake Shack, Applebee’s and IHOP are offering special Father’s Day deals, including free items and discounts on Sunday, June 15.
Food chains like Shake Shack, Applebee’s and IHOP are offering special Father’s Day deals, including free items and discounts on Sunday, June 15.
Black-owned businesses celebrate Father's Day, Juneteenth
Father's Day and Juneteenth are the perfect time to celebrate Black food excellence.
Father's Day and Juneteenth are the perfect time to celebrate Black food excellence.
Indulge your senses at the Father's Day Whiskey & Cigar Fest at Dearly Beloved
Dearly Beloved in River North is hosting a Father's Day Whiskey & Cigar Fest this Sunday.
Dearly Beloved in River North is hosting a Father's Day Whiskey & Cigar Fest this Sunday.
Chicago baker and faith leader team up for sweet Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth celebrations are in full swing, and we have a sweet way to celebrate along with a very impactful event.
Juneteenth celebrations are in full swing, and we have a sweet way to celebrate along with a very impactful event.
'Ultimate goal': Chicago mayor speaks on Memorial Day weekend violence
The mayor is praising the work done by city officials to keep this Memorial Day safe for everyone. He says violence was down this year, even though there was a mass shooting.
The mayor is praising the work done by city officials to keep this Memorial Day safe for everyone. He says violence was down this year, even though there was a mass shooting.
Father's Day recipe ideas with Chef Jonathon Sawyer
Here are some recipes ideas for Father's Day! Featuring Chef Jonathon Sawyer.
Here are some recipes ideas for Father's Day! Featuring Chef Jonathon Sawyer.
'Field of the Fallen' honors Illinois heroes
A field of more than 350 flags waved in solemn tribute in Cary this Memorial Day weekend, each one representing a service member who gave their life for the country.
A field of more than 350 flags waved in solemn tribute in Cary this Memorial Day weekend, each one representing a service member who gave their life for the country.
Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery
President Trump paid his respects Monday at the tomb of the unknown soldier.
President Trump paid his respects Monday at the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Cary's Field of the Fallen honors soldiers for Memorial Day
“These guys can’t be forgotten." A suburban tradition keeps the memory of the fallen alive every Memorial Day.
“These guys can’t be forgotten." A suburban tradition keeps the memory of the fallen alive every Memorial Day.
Chicago suburb's Field of Flags honors fallen soldiers for Memorial Day
?These guys can?t be forgotten." A Cary tradition keeps the memory of the fallen alive every Memorial Day.
?These guys can?t be forgotten." A Cary tradition keeps the memory of the fallen alive every Memorial Day.
Busy Memorial Day travel weekend running smoothly at Chicago airports
A busy Memorial Day travel weekend was running fairly smoothly on Monday at Chicago's airports.
A busy Memorial Day travel weekend was running fairly smoothly on Monday at Chicago's airports.
Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds
A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.
A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.
Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.