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Thousands packed MLK Park in Aurora for a four‑hour Juneteenth festival hosted by African American Men of Unity, blending music, poetry, games and vendors.
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After Six-Year Hiatus, Dyke March Roars Back to Pilsen Streets
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Chicago's Dyke March returns to Pilsen this Saturday for its 30th anniversary. Organizers are fundraising $10,000 to cover costs and keep the event grassroots.
Cook County awarded $5M to nine community groups for street outreach and victim services, and a $15M application round opens July 1.
Chicago Public Library cardholders now get full New York Times All Access, including archives, Games, Cooking and Wirecutter, via in-branch reading or daily 24‑hour codes.
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