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At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
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 crackdown on illegal immigration this week with raids in Chicago.
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago
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 civil rights leader's legacy.
Why isn’t Martin Luther King Day celebrated on his Birthday on January 15? Date and celebration significance explored
Martin Luther King Day is the celebration of the civil rights activist's birthday that falls in January. However, the federal holiday is not celebrated on Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday, i.e.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025?
This year, the holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. It's a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and many corporate offices will closed for the day.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
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 2025 events in the Local 6 area
The Carbondale Branch NAACP will be holding its 43rd Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on January 20 at the Southern Illinois University Student Ce
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are events, celebrations and services that pay tribute to the civil rights leader. Monday, Jan. 20 FaithBridge’s annual MLK Interfaith
Decatur's Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and banquet this weekend
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be marked by the annual march and church service on Saturday, Jan. 18, and the banquet on Sunday, Jan. 19.
MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day collide for 3rd time in history: when were the others?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap for the third time in the history of the United States. Citizens across the country are in high spirits as they recall the efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr.
Costco, USPS, schools: A list of what's open and closed for MLK Day in Illinois
While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will ...
When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...
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MLK Jr.’s daughter: ‘Wonderful’ Trump being inaugurated on day celebrating father
Bernice King, the daughter of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., says the simultaneous occurrence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day this year is an opportunity to reflect on her ...
Trump Keeps Campaign Promise to Declassify John F. Kennedy Assassination Files: Updates
President Donald Trump has signed an order to declassify government records relating to the assassination of JFK Jr., Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.
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Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 22, a $31 million jackpot
Powerball reset to $20 million after an Oregon ticket matched all 6 numbers, winning $331 million. After another rollover, ...
Hundred of volunteers pitch in for 10th annual MLK Day of Service in Flossmoor, Illinois
For a decade, the Village of Flossmoor has encouraged organizations to make the national holiday a "day on" instead of a "day off" by actively participating in a service project.
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern opens dual season with a busy 2-1 weekend
The Northwestern men’s tennis team opened its dual season by sweeping a home doubleheader on Friday before falling at ...
Chicago honors MLK Jr.’s legacy with community service and leadership initiatives
City and state leaders along with community members gathered at Soldier Field Monday morning for the 35th annual Dr. Martin ...