The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.

AmeriCorps members and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday to honor the work of Dr. King, beautifying Orville T. Bright Elementary School in the South Deering neighborhood.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.

Multiple cities and organizations in Champaign County will come together on Sunday to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul, Parkland College and the University of Illinois host a countywide celebration.

Jan. 20 marks a federal holiday, but it's not for Inauguration Day -- it's in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Illinois became the first state to adopt ... replacing "Human Rights Day." To this day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the only non-president to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor.

“I’d like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving others." King was shot at 6:05 p.m. on April 4, 1968, on the second-floor balcony of the ...

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes a selfie with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp during Donald Trump’s inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Monday. | Jasper Colt/Getty Images

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a dedicated team of RSVP AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers gathered at the Hickory Grove in Carthage, Illinois, to assemble cheerful

Illinois State University’s Redbird Impact and Center for Civic Engagement will host a service project to honor Martin Luther King Jr.