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.

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.

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his complicated history in Chicago during his keynote speech in Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall Tuesday night. Thomas’ keynote speech was the culmination of a series of MLK Commemoration events hosted by Northwestern.

Smith, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day on, not a day off. “It’s a day of service,” said Dilworth-Smith, executive director of Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse. “We have

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.

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, faith leaders and other speakers celebrated Black history and urged people to continue fighting racism at the city's interfaith breakfast celebrating the life of the Rev.

To honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and continue to promote his teachings, members of the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance held their annual Martin Luther King Day

The student uncovered a transcript of a speech given by MLK Jr. himself at a union conference in Chicago in 1957.

A breakfast will honor a pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement and inspire attendees to live out his message of unity.

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