CHICAGO ( WGN) — Religious leaders, community activists, and demonstrators honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday commemorating the Civil Rights leader.Events were planned ...

Hundreds of volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Morgan Park High School, honoring his legacy through a large-scale ...

Political and community leaders honored the civil rights icon at a breakfast held by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition on MLK Day.

At events meant to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other top local officials spoke out ...

Around 550 volunteers joined more than 200 City Year Chicago AmeriCorps members for the day of service, the organization’s ...

Fourth and fifth graders wrote and memorized speeches answering the question: What message of hope do you think [King] would ...

Their service benefits the South Suburban Humane Society in Matteson, Illinois. The shelter is home to about 60 dogs on any ...

Speakers tied King’s teachings to immigration enforcement, economic inequality and the use of government power.

Chicago students honored MLK Jr. through an oratory competition, expressing his legacy of nonviolence and hope.

An art exhibit marking MLK Day is shining a spotlight on reflection, community, and history. Organizers at Imanifest Studios ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Chicago tomorrow to deliver a keynote address at the annual Martin Luther King ...