Chicago Black leaders call for 'new reconstruction era' at breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to continue fighting racism at the city's interfaith breakfast celebrating the life of the Rev.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025?
This year, the holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. It's a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and many corporate offices will closed for the day.
Chicago celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Communities around Chicago are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of his federal holiday on Monday.
These 15 Photos Show the People and Places of American Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr.
On a journey to six cities across the country over the course of seven years, a photographer captured images of the roads that bear the civil rights leader’s name
Chicago students learn more about Martin Luther King ahead of holiday
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 a jump start on the tribute.
‘Audacious Faith in the Future:’ 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast held
Friday morning’s event marks the 38th annual MLK breakfast by the city of Jacksonville, but just the second year now since the city, the Jacksonville branch NAACP, Jacksonville Urban League, and the Jax Chamber all united under one roof for a single,
Pitt Community College hosts annual Dr. Martin Luther King tribute breakfast
Pitt Community College hosted their annual Dr. Martin Luther King tribute breakfast on Thursday. This is their 14th year in a row hosting this event, this year’s theme being “Mission Possible.” Alongside breakfast,
Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast to celebrate 'Helping Others'
The 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast will celebrate "Helping Others" on Monday morning at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion. The breakfast, sponsored by t-Morgan County Minority Development Association to fund scholarships for local high school seniors,
Annual interfaith breakfast held on South Side to celebrate MLK Jr.'s legacy, his impact on Chicago
The event brings elected leaders and community members together to celebrate the legacy of King and his impact on Chicago.
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 ...
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Kaufmann quiz: MLK in Chicago
With the holiday on Monday, let's dive into some of the rich history our great city has around Dr. Martin Luther King. His ...
What to do in Chicago: Cubs Convention, Puppet Fest and an MLK concert
Also around the area these next few days, “Black Panther” in concert, comedian Alex Moffat and country star Kelsea Ballerini.
Free museum days in Chicago for MLK Day: A full list
With some students off school already for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously cold weather expected in Chicago, many will be looking for things to do inside in the city.
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Chicago weekend events: Martin Luther King Day, Cubs Convention, winter market, jazz and cocktails
This weekend, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, fan out at the Cubs Convention and participate in a look-alike ...
Hundreds gather to honor Dr. King at annual interfaith breakfast
Days before the nation commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chicago leaders and lawmakers on Friday united to mark what the civil rights leader meant to the city and the ...