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What's closed in Illinois on Juneteenth? What to know about the holiday

Juneteenth is less than a week away, on June 19. Here's a look at what will be closed and whether it's a federal holiday.

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A Town That Pioneered the Juneteenth Holiday Is Now Calling Off the Party

From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.

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Juneteenth 2025: Are Illinois state agencies, post offices closed for the holiday?

Non-essential federal offices will close for the holiday, as will Illinois Secretary of State facilities, such as the driver’s license offices. The secretary of state’s office reports some state holidays are observed on different days depending on the facility, and recommends residents check their location’s hours.

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Plano's historic Juneteenth celebration moves to Yorkville

Due to dwindling attendance and derogatory comments on social media, organizers decided to move the Thursday event to a ...

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Will mail be delivered on Juneteenth? What to know about UPS, FedEx, USPS hours on June 19

Yes, UPS stores will be open and pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. The Federal Reserve considers ...

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Celebrations marking Juneteenth held across Chicago area: 'Honoring our ancestors' sacrifice'

The crowds at the DuSable Museum's Juneteenth celebration were full of energy and hope, understanding what it took to get ...

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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...

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Biden Reflects On Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday During Visit To Historic Galveston Church

Joe Biden made an appearance on Juneteenth in Texas at Galveston's Reedy Chapel, calling for the country to unify in ...

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What's the weather forecast for Juneteenth? June 19 temperature, UV indexes in Illinois

Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.

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How cities are scaling back Juneteenth celebrations after Trump-era DEI rollbacks

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...

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‘Our future is bright’ Grayslake’s Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk 2025

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake.

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