For students in the Illinois districts that do have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a new law may apply, allowing them an excused absence in exchange for engaging in a civic activity.

The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Rev. Jackson. Illinois first recognized Dr. King’s birthday as a legal holiday on Sept ...

Lisa Holder White, the first Black woman to serve as a justice on the Illinois Supreme Court, will keynote the golden anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast in Springfield on Jan ...

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 ...

Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..

Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's open and closed? Schools, USPS, museums and more While banks and many schools are closed, some Chicago-area museums will remain open, with a few even offering ...

The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.