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

While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will ...

Many Chicago-area museums however will remain open, and some even have a free admission day. Here's what to know. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn ...

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

The Carbondale Branch NAACP will be holding its 43rd Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on ...

Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open.

Monday, Jan. 20, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which means federal employees and many other workers will have the day off. This year, the holiday honoring the life and legacy of the American ...

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.

Holiday events include speakers at the University of Vermont and St. Michael's College as well as celebrations in Burlington, ...