It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made ...

Trump threatens tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada. Follow the latest news on Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy ...

Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, ...

Millions of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas have already been made public, ...

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 ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was the perfect day to bring kids from all over the city together. "It's about freedom and we ...

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 ...

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.

institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King's family and others carrying on his legacy ...

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the ...