CARTER, Clint and Sarah (Farrier), Springfield, boy, June 2. MARLAR, Cody and Rachel (Crose), Monticello, girl, June 4. DIETZ, Robert and Brittany Collins, Decatur, boy, June 5. HARGIS, Eric and ...

Hosted by the African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois, the weekend includes the National Freedom Day Gala on Friday and a parade at noon Saturday around Central Park.