Springfield celebrates Juneteenth with march, rally

Springfield’s annual Juneteenth celebration has always been a family affair for Serita Lott.Lott, stood alongside her three children — ages 3, 9 and 15 — near the corner of Capitol Avenue and 12th Street as marchers began their procession to the steps of the Illinois Statehouse.She said it was important to bring her kids out for “our actual Independence Day.””They don’t tell you about this when you’re younger,” Lott said. “All you hear about […]