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

A Juneteenth celebration is scheduled to take place at John A. Logan College on Wednesday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

This is a series of stories about Western Illinois University students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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