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 ...

Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...

Tickets to the event are free to Illinois residents ... The Zakat Foundation of America will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by distributing winter clothes and food for those in need.

For a decade, the Village of Flossmoor has encouraged organizations to make the national holiday a "day on" instead of a "day off" by actively participating in a service project.

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.

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

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are events, celebrations and services that pay tribute to the civil ...

MLK Love Train drive through southern Illinois aims to unite the community, spread love, and celebrate MLK Day.

However, the federal holiday is not celebrated on Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday, i.e., January 15. Instead, MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of the month to align with the birthday.

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