Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. to receive key to Gary
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the key to the city of Gary in 1959. More than 65 years later, his daughter is following in his footsteps.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the key to the city of Gary in 1959. More than 65 years later, his daughter is following in his footsteps.
For a decade, the Village of Flossmoor has encouraged organizations to make the national holiday a "day on" instead of a "day off" by actively participating in a service project.
From a perfect snowflake to NASA's view of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. monument in Washington D.C. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
Eig was one of two winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in arts and letters.
Jonathan Eig was honored with the award for his biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., titled “King: A Life.”
Eig unearthed transformative firsts about Dr. King – many via newly-released government documents. His book reveals, and it debunks.
"We are there regularly. They know us and I'm proud of the work that we do there."
Don Rose was one of as many as 3,000 Chicagoans in Washington to join an estimated 250,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial.
The enormous and historic March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for racial justice and delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, happened 60 years ago on Monday. Strategist and activist Don Rose shared his memories of that day, and more, with CBS 2's Jim Williams.
Since 2018, Young, Black & Lit has given out more than 58,000 across the country, and this year plans to distribute 25,000 more.
In the Homewood-Flossmoor wrestling room on Monday, athletes traded takedowns for reading time to a young crowd.
On Monday, some students traded their day off school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a day of service. And they told CBS 2's Sara Machi that a few hours of their time could bring lasting change to their community.
The Chicago started in 2012 as a partnership between Connor Sports, St. Sabina, and NBA stars and other organizations.
On Martin Luther King Day, the Chicago Peace Games were held with the aim of bringing together South Side youth using basketball to break down barriers.
"We have a long way to go, but we've made so much change already; diversity, equity, inclusion. That's really the future of what we're marching for today, and that's Dr. King's legacy."
The events kicks off with a children's story time at 11 a.m. and continue throughout the day.
Activist Marc Lamont Hill will lead Sunday's service followed by a special ceremony honoring state senator Jacqueline Collins.
This Monday, the United States will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But some celebrations honoring the holiday are happening Saturday in and around Chicago.
Celebrations honoring the holiday are happening Saturday in and around Chicago.
If you're looking to volunteer on Monday, there are plenty of opportunities around the city, with organizations including the Obama Foundation and My Block, My Hood My City.
Ahead of Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is holding her annual Interfaith Breakfast Friday morning.
Stone Temple Baptist Church in North Lawndale gained national recognition through the work of two men: founding pastor Rev. James Marcellus Stone, and the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Six decades later, some lessons learned from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are just as relevant today – that is the view of a local author who wrote a book about a pivotal incident in Dr. King's life.
On what would have been his 93rd birthday, civil rights leaders gathered in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood and vowed to continue his work.
A man was charged in multiple armed robberies and a kidnapping in November.
The Chicago Police Department is hosting gun turn-in events on Saturday.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Ten residents were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a West Humboldt Park apartment building overnight.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
In some cities where federal agents have conducted large-scale immigration operations that officials said would largely target criminals, more people without criminal records were detained in recent months.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
As the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Fire all push for brand-new stadiums, a new report provided some advice about what teams can do to be successful.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
The deadline is coming quickly to hash out Chicago's city budget and Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding.
A rollover crash in The Loop is under investigation.
The Chicago Police Department is hosting gun turn-in events on Saturday.
Ten residents were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a West Humboldt Park apartment building overnight.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Ten residents were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a West Humboldt Park apartment building overnight.
The families of the three men who were killed in a crash on Interstate 57 early Wednesday morning are pushing for more answers about what happened.
A south suburban mom says her 6-year-old was sent home early and left alone in the cold for more than an hour.
Residents in Brighton Park said their side streets and alleys are overflowing with traffic, as drivers look to get around backups on Archer Avenue after the Chicago Department of Transportation installed new bike lanes.
The city is offering warming centers as the Chicago area experiences dangerously cold conditions on Thursday.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The Bulls led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, holding the Magic without a field goal for the first five minutes of the period.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
