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217 Today: Grammy nominee Syleena Johnson returns to CU to celebrate Juneteenth with free concert
Monday, June 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: It was a meaningful Father’s Day weekend for a group of parents at Lincoln prison in central Illinois. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is touting what’s currently the largest capital construction program in state history. A judge has ruled against faith leaders who argued that Missouri’s abortion ban violates the…
Grammy nominee Syleena Johnson returns to CU to celebrate Juneteenth with free concert
On June 20, Syleena Johnson will headline a concert at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Stage 5, sponsored by Illinois Public Media’s new station Illinois Soul. Doors for the free concert open at 5:00 p.m. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.