Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Monday, Jan. 15 marks the 95th anniversary of the birth of the American civil rights leader and activist.

The jazz concert begins at 11 a.m. Monday in the Murray Art Gallery.

Illinois lawmakers want to replace a small, weathered statue of Martin Luther King Jr. across the street from the State Capitol building in Springfield and put a new one in a more prominent area.

During Monday's MLK Observance in Macomb, Illinois NAACP State Conference President Teresa Haley said everyone in the U.S. can enjoy some privilege if…

It was only a matter a time before recent events caused someone to focus in on Illinois State Capitol statues dedicated to those with racist pasts. Now,…

Earl Bracey looked out from the podium as he prepared to deliver the keynote speech during Monday's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in Macomb. He…

Dan Ott, a professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Monmouth College, believes Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. would be deeply concerned today to…

The Reverend Clyde H. Brooks was the keynote speaker for the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet program in Macomb. He said many people remain…

Macomb-based musician Chris Vallillo does shows featuring the music of the American civil rights movement. He came up with the concept around the time of…

Our nation honors the life, legacy, and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Believe it or not, he devoted a large amount of his life to supporting…