The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.

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

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 ...

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.

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

Eastern Illinois University's inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast took place Monday morning in the hours ...

With Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day co-occurring Monday, Pride in Action Southern Illinois hosted a People’s ...

Tickets cost $25. Timothy Lewis, director of Black Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will be the guest speaker. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program — 10 a.m. Monday.

During the event, several community members were honored with the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Human Rights Awards, which recognize those whose work exemplifies MLK’s legacy and uplifts human ...