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 ... “Today we’re here to talk about Dr. King’s time in Chicago,” Thomas began. “The thing that brings him to ...

During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., a poet who ...

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 ...

A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the stabbing of two other teen boys Monday on Chicago's South Side, Chicago police said Tuesday morning.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- 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 ...

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

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 ...

Spaulding Ave. on Martin Luther King Day. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share Communities across Chicago have an array of events planned over the weekend to honor and celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther ...

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 ...