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 ...

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.

Going out to a party or attending a concert isn’t a traditional activity during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. In recent years, event producers have shifted focus from rowdy events to ...

Close to a thousand people gathered Monday at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, hosted by the organizations PUSH for Excellence and Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office confirmed the Martin Luther King Jr. statue would stand again at its pedestal across from 2nd Street facing the Capitol starting Monday.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta, to his left, wave to a crowd after moving into an apartment at 1550 S. Hamlin Ave. in Chicago in 1966. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) ...

Close to a thousand people gathered Monday at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, hosted by the organizations PUSH for Excellence and Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

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, whose ...