Harrison Strong, 6, of Sterling finished off his ice cream Saturday, June 20, 2026, while celebrating Juneteenth in Sterling. Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance held the celebration at Grandon Civic Center that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. (Alex T. Paschal)
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