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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands across the Chicago area came together for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The DuSable Museum of African American History is holding its annual tribute to the ...

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

Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Over the weekend, communities across Chicago will host events and service opportunities to honor the ...

This weekend, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr ... a 3-day VIP ticket to Riot Fest, a pair of tickets to a Blackhawks game, gift cards and more. Flashback: Last year, Chicago hosted a Jeremy ...

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AmeriCorps members and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday to honor the work of Dr. King, beautifying ...