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 ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago was significant ... Dr King based his base camp. >> During a Chicago Freedom campaign, Dr King decided he has struck up a friendship.

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 ...

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 ...

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 Chicago-area museums however will remain open, and some even have a free admission day. Here's what to know. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn ...

It’s easy to oversimplify the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to ascribe to him narrow ... from enfranchisement to economic issues. The Chicago campaign was partly conceived in South Carolina.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are events, celebrations and services that pay tribute to the civil rights leader. FaithBridge’s annual MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast: 7:30 ...

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 ...