Violent Juneteenth weekend in Chicago catches attention of President Trump
It’s been a violent weekend in Chicago so far this weekend. Multiple shootings have occurred across the city…
Surprise! Barack and Michelle Obama greet first visitors to new Chicago center
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors…
Americans celebrate Juneteenth as Obama Center opens
DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s…
Juneteenth 2026: Meaning and what’s closed on the federal holiday – NBC4 Washington
Americans will celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States…
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Find out if banks, USPS and stores are operating.
Many Americans will have the day off on Friday, June 19, to celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating…
California offering free state park passes to residents for limited time
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 5:11PM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) — California residents have the opportunity to get into the…
The Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
CHICAGO (AP) — The granite monolith soars above a leafy stretch of Chicago’s South Side, a nearly windowless…
Trump’s birthday free at national parks; MLK, Juneteenth cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Donald Trump’s…