Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants ...

Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Over the weekend, communities ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands across the Chicago area came together for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The DuSable ... only way forward is together," Illinois Lt. Gov.

FLOSSMOOR, Ill. (CBS)—Hundreds in Flossmoor volunteered their time Monday for the 10th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, honoring first responders and children who are battling ...

With some students off school already for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously cold weather expected in Chicago, many will be looking for things to do inside in the city.

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.

With Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day co-occurring Monday, Pride in Action Southern Illinois hosted a People’s ...

Eastern Illinois University's inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast took place Monday morning in the hours ...

Tickets cost $25. Timothy Lewis, director of Black Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will be the guest speaker. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program — 10 a.m. Monday.

Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed ... And that is the day that we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous.