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 ...

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Most grocery stores will hold ...

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.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be marked by the annual march and church service on Saturday, Jan. 18, and the banquet on ...

Only once before since it became a federal holiday has Martin Luther King Jr. Day fallen on the same day as a presidential inauguration. That was in 1997, when Bill Clinton took the oath of office ...