On Sept. 17, 1973, Illinois became the first state to make Martin Luther King Day a legal holiday. Gov. Dan Walker signed two bills into law that day. That’s not unusual. Multiple signings me… ...

Previously classified documents related to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., were released on ...

When you lived in Galena, Illinois, you happen to reside in the first state to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as an official holiday. It was 1973 when Illinois adopted it as a state holiday.

When you lived in Galena, Illinois, you happen to reside in the first state to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as an official holiday. It was 1973 when Illinois adopted it as a state holiday.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday announced that the Trump administration released documents related ...

Churches, community groups and public officials plan volunteer events and services to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Illinois. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner plans to attend City Year Chicago&#8217… ...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday announced that the Trump administration released documents related ...

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. ... On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ... Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have celebrated his 96th birthday Jan. 15.

We remember Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. each January 15, which was the slain civil rights leader’s birthday. But, did you know, Illinois was the first state to recognize it as a holiday 50 ye… ...