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.
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.
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
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 of Service celebrated in Lower Hudson Valley
Decades after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., there is still "so much work to do" in America when it comes to racial justice and the fight against prejudice. So in honor of the day that would have been Dr.
City, state representatives march in Martin Luther King Day "Marade" through Denver
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many people in Denver braved the cold to join in the Martin Luther King Day "Marade" march and parade to honor his legacy.
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 ...
What's open and closed on MLK Day? Is there school on MLK Day? Here's what to know
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is next week. Here's info about schools being open, banks being closed, mail, trash pickup, and ...
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EIU breakfast participants told MLK's legacy is proof that change 'is a lifelong process'
Eastern Illinois University's inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast took place Monday morning in the hours ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's open and closed? Schools, USPS, museums and more
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.
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Are government offices open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025? What to know
Government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday is designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans ...
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.
How the most prominent state officials celebrated (or mourned) Trump’s inauguration
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes a selfie with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and ...
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RSVP AmeriCorps Seniors assemble activity kits for children’s hospitals
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a dedicated team of RSVP AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers gathered at the Hickory Grove ...