Since 2021, when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill to commemorate June 19, 1865, the date when the last enslaved Black people in ...

Juneteenth celebrations with festivals, art exhibits, parades, and family events, offering opportunities for education, ...

For nearly 50 years, the small community in southern Illinois has celebrated the Man of Steel with the Metropolis Superman ...

Carbondale's downtown Strip will be filled with rainbow flags, music, and celebration this Saturday as the Southern Illinois ...

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Juneteenth events are being hosted around central Illinois this month. Lake Land College is hosting a ...

Springfield, Illinois is hosting a variety of Juneteenth events from June 12-19, including a pageant, panel discussions, and ...

For more information on events and resources in Springfield, visit the Phoenix Center. 5th Annual Pridefest Logan County | ...

Hosted by the African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois, the weekend includes the National Freedom Day ...

The Steamboat Classic, a Juneteenth celebration and other community events are among the highlights this weekend in central ...

Glen Carbon's annual Homecoming event is designed to be a celebration of the community. This year, it was also a celebration ...

Celebrating the history of the LGBTQ+ community, central Illinois hosts several Pride Month events each year throughout June and July.