Chicago civil rights leaders and Illinois politicians reaffirmed their dedication to protecting education and immigrants rights Monday morning amid reports that President Donald Trump could begin his ...

The second annual “Community Readings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” was hosted by the Martin Marty Center for 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 ...

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 ...

A new independent film delves into a question that has sparked discussions among neighbors, friends, and families for years: ...

City and state leaders along with community members gathered at Soldier Field Monday morning for the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, hosted by Push for Excellence and Rainbow Push ...

Martin Luther King III stood on the same stage where his father spoke nearly six decades ago on Thursday at Great Neck South ...

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

A number of federal agencies have banned celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such ...

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 ...

In honor of the African-American activist, the city and suburbs of Chicago are offering exciting Martin Luther King Jr. Day events. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to honor the civil rights ...

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 ...