While it is now a time-honored tradition, the establishment of the holiday had a prolonged, difficult path to acceptance.

To open the spring semester, keynote speaker Folayemi Wilson will present “The Pursuit of Happiness” at Juniata College’s ...

Get a complete recap of Friday’s boys’ high school basketball action, including results, box scores, stars, schedule including Butler’s big home game with Independence ...

This year, the holiday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. It's a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and many ...

The event brings elected leaders and community members together to celebrate the legacy of King and his impact on Chicago.

Ellen Rosenfeld, Elected Chicago Board of Education Member of District 4, chats with Lisa Dent as one of the first newly sworn in members of the Chicago Board of Education. Being involved with ...

Ball brothers face off as Bulls host Hornets, rookie Buzelis impresses with blocks, and Ayo Dosunmu celebrates his 25th ...

With some students off school already for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously cold weather expected in Chicago, many will be looking for things to do inside in the city.

Days before the nation commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chicago leaders and lawmakers on Friday united to mark what the civil rights leader meant to the city and the ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appoints Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance's Senate seat 7 Shakeups That Could Happen for Retirees on Day 1 ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to ...

While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will ...