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.

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.

This year’s Fill a Heart 4 Kids Martin Luther King experience took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at The Gloria Dei Center, located in the Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, on Westleigh Road in Lake Forest.

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.

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

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

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Today's local leaders expressed defiance toward Trump, while young speakers at the Columbus celebration spoke in hopeful tones about the future.

Lancaster-based Afro-Latino poet, writer and music producer Lord Eli told the audience at the 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast today that paradise isn’t that far, but it will