Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with pride
In Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, a youth baseball game in Armstrong Park had special meaning this Juneteenth. Sara Machi reports on that and other events.
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In Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, a youth baseball game in Armstrong Park had special meaning this Juneteenth. Sara Machi reports on that and other events.
Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 throughout the city and suburbs.
The Chicago area celebrated Juneteenth Thursday with parades, festivals, days of service and community festivals.
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
Educator and author Ernest Crim III joins CBS News Chicago to discuss the history of Juneteenth and the fight to get it on the federal holiday calendar.
North Lawndale kicked off its first annual Juneteenth parade along 16th Street at 9 a.m. Jackie Kostek has more of what you can expect.
Juneteenth celebrations are taking place throughout the Chicago area. The federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. From parades and live performances to food and more, check out the local Freedom Day events near you.
The "Freedom Market" at the salt shed kicks off its 5th year. The event includes local DJs, pop-ups, and even an interactive double-dutch performance.
The ceremony was held at 10 a.m.
The annual Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, featuring guest speakers including Mayor Brandon Johnson, was held Monday morning at Daley Plaza.
The parade happening on Saturday recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of the African American community. Organizer Adrienne Hawkins-Turner talks more about the event.
Juneteenth celebrates the day the last slaves in Texas found out they were free.
The free festival is expected to draw more than 5,000 people.
CBS News Chicago celebrates Juneteenth, Saturday June 14, during Oak Park community cook out.
Organizers say this year's theme is conquering our past, commemorating our present, and committing to our future.
Saint Joseph Missionary Baptist Church and the Chicago Juneteenth Project are hosting their 11th annual African-American Awareness and Appreciation Parade on June 14.
Ninety-seven-year-old Opal Lee is celebrating Black culture and inspiring local artists. She was invited to help kick off an arts event called Black Aura in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Organizers said the tours bring the young guides so much joy to show where they eat and they play.
Around Chicago Wednesday, Juneteenth was a family affair with food, fun, and games—but also history lessons for all generations.
Around Chicago Wednesday, Juneteenth was a family affair with food, fun, and games—but also history lessons for all generations. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
More than 80 businesses have set up shop on the museum campus, and live performances occur throughout the day and evening.
It's been 159 years since the end of slavery in the United States, and Chicago's DuSable Black History Museum celebrated Juneteenth with residents of all ages. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Chicago's Mayor's move comes as New York's Governor and legislators in California have also addressed the matter.
It marks the day the last slaves were freed on June 19, 1865. CBS 2 is a proud media sponsor of the Juneteenth Family Festival.
Kathryn Jackson with the Corporation talks about the festivities of their Juneteenth celebrations happening on Saturday.
Chicago police said a teen has been arrested and charged as a juvenile in a string of robberies over the summer that targeted bar patrons in River North.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump's 2026 budget.
A rollover crash in Chicago's Loop shut down part of Wacker Drive overnight.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
As the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Fire all push for brand-new stadiums, a new report provided some advice about what teams can do to be successful.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
"Elf: The Musical" is now playing at the Auditorium Theatre. Vince Gerasole has a preview.
Cold with a patchy wintry mix Friday night. Lows in the mid-20s.
Netflix on Friday said it is buying Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion, merging the biggest streaming service with a storied studio.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act, which he first introduced in 2001.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to reject most solutions offered in a budget proposal supported by many city council members.
Ten residents were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a West Humboldt Park apartment building overnight.
A south suburban mom says her 6-year-old was sent home early and left alone in the cold for more than an hour.
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump's 2026 budget.
Chicago police said a teen has been arrested and charged as a juvenile in a string of robberies over the summer that targeted bar patrons in River North.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The Bulls led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, holding the Magic without a field goal for the first five minutes of the period.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
