At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events taking place across Chicago area
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are many events happening Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The DuSable Museum of African American History holds its annual tribute to Reverend Dr. King. Some of the events on the schedule include arts and crafts for children and a performance of the show *A King's Journey.*
14 events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago
Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Over the weekend, communities across the city will host events and service opportunities to honor the civil rights leader's legacy.
Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse uses community service to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Smith, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day on, not a day off. “It’s a day of service,” said Dilworth-Smith, executive director of Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse. “We have
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Retracing Martin Luther King’s Time in Chicago With Sherman ‘Dilla’ Thomas
Almost six decades later, urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is making sure new generations know the details of Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago through his educational tours of the city’s neighborhoods.
Costco, USPS, schools: A list of what's open and closed for MLK Day in Illinois
While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will remain open. Major chain stores such as Target, Costco, Walmart, The Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Mariano's will remain open on the holiday.
Aurora event honors legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
To honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and continue to promote his teachings, members of the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance held their annual Martin Luther King Day
Is Inauguration Day always on MLK Day? Here's the last time it happened
Is Inauguration Day always on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day? While that happens to be the case in 2025, the occurrence is a rare, coincidental one.
Detroit pastor invokes MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech at Trump inauguration
Sewell quoted at length from Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I have a dream" speech during an invocation at President Donald J. Trump's inauguration.
'A moral compass': Annual South Bend event celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
SOUTH BEND — The 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration honored King's life and local heroes making a difference, with a focus on unity, steadfastness and equality.
Starting lineups revealed as Hornets aim for MLK Day win vs. Mavericks
The Charlotte Hornets host the Dallas Mavericks in a Monday matchup on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today's contest marks the first meeting between these two tea
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Retracing Martin Luther King’s Time in Chicago With Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas
Almost six decades later, urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is making sure new generations know the details of Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago through his educational tours of the city’s neighborhoods.
MLK Jr. remembered and embraced during Charleston’s annual MLK Day Parade
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Lowcountry remembered Martin Luther King’s impact on the world during the annual parade downtown.
City of Marion hosts annual celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nearly 200 people gathered at The Pavilion in Marion for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day Jr. ceremony on Monday, January 20.