With Martin Luther King Day approaching, it's a good moment to remember that the civil rights icon and American hero was also a Chicago resident.

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 ...

1927: The Harlem Globetrotters played their first road game in Hinckley, Ill. So goes the story, anyway. “Pretty much the entire official version of how the Globetrotters started is baloney ...

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 ...

City and state leaders along with community members gathered at Soldier Field Monday morning for the 35th annual Dr. Martin ...

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his complicated history in Chicago during his keynote ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.

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

William Claiborne, a member of Envision Unlimited, a service provider for people with developmental disabilities, works with volunteers to give an interior makeover to Envision’s Westtown center ...

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 ...