Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Over the weekend, communities across Chicago will host events and service opportunities to honor the ...

Neil Steinberg/Sun-Times Share Martin Luther King Jr. was a Chicagoan ... Shermann Dilla Thomas conducted for United Way of Metro Chicago. If there’s one thing that sets Thomas’s tours ...

Jackson Sr., who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights movement. Attendees at the breakfast included Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Next Monday is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: a day to reflect on the contributions of the murdered civil rights leader. On Thursday, some kids at Whitney Young High School got ...

At 3 p.m. on Jan. 19, the Music Institute of Chicago, partnering this year with Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders, will hold its 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration ...

Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas hosts tours of Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago. Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago was significant. In early 1966, he moved his family into ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a complex man and an incredible leader, and it is important and instructive to reflect on his ...

Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.

Communities across Chicago have an array of events planned over the weekend to honor and celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday to honor King ...