| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 19, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 19, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/communities-across-the-chicago-area-celebrate-juneteenth-with-block-parties-and-parades/3951277/ |
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Communities across the Chicago area celebrated Juneteenth on Friday,
commemorating the end of slavery in America.
People in the city and suburbs gathered for parades, block parties and a day of
service. In south suburban Flossmoor, it was a day of celebrating freedom, joy,
Black history and culture...