Pritzker, Welch Celebrate Juneteenth at Hillside Memorial Park District

Pritzker, Welch celebrate Juneteenth at Hillside Memorial Park District

HILLSIDE, Ill. (WGN) — From the city to the suburbs, Juneteenth celebrations are happening all across Chicagoland. In the western suburbs, Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel "Chris" Welch joined local families at Hillside Memorial Park District for Welch's fourth annual Juneteenth celebration held at the park. Pritzker: "Abraham Lincoln is the one who signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Our greatest president. What …

'Birthplace of Juneteenth' celebrates 160th anniversary of true emancipation

In Galveston 160 years ago, enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom. Emancipation Day — better known as Juneteenth.

7 things to do in Howard County, from Juneteenth celebrations to a butterfly walk

Thursday marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, which commemorates the freeing of the last enslaved people in the United States. Although President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery on Jan. 1, 1863, it could not be carried out in areas under Confederate control. As a result, more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were not freed until more than two years later, on June 19, 1865.

To commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, we’re givingaway 500 FREE tickets to BWe Friday!

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LDF Commemorates 160th Anniversary of Juneteenth Holiday

June 19, 2025 – Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) recognizes Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, over two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, to deliver the news to over 250,000 enslaved people that they were now free from chattel slavery. The resulting celebration saw countless Black communities […] The post LDF Commemorates 160th Anniversary of Juneteenth Holiday appeared fi…