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By Thomas Cathey | Special To The OBSERVER Nicole Mitchell, left, and Jamil Mitchell dance at a photo booth during the Sacramento Juneteenth Inc. Festival

By Thomas Cathey | Special To The OBSERVER Nicole Mitchell, left, and Jamil Mitchell dance at a photo booth during the Sacramento Juneteenth Inc. Festival

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - While Monday is the official Juneteenth holiday, it marks the end of a week of celebration in Springfield.

(WAND) — This Juneteenth, black business leaders are taking a closer look at how central Illinois can help communities of color achieve economic freedom.

Rare copy of Emancipation Proclamation to be on display in Springfield

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend A communitywide celebration with a variety of family friendly events, music and special displays at area museums. Find more information on the Juneteenth Inc. Springfield, IL Facebook page. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064595503560

Juneteenth joy, just trying to be free

Illinois' newest state holiday is a 158-year-old celebration of freedom. Although Juneteenth has been celebrated in Springfield for over 20 years, it did not become...

Education and community development are longstanding priorities for organizers of this year's expanded Juneteenth Day celebration. "Galveston is the home of Juneteenth, but Springfield is...

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will celebrate Juneteenth with the opening of Noir 3 on Friday, June 16 at its flagship facility in Springfield.