Jan. 20 is a federally observed holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Over the weekend, communities across the city will host events and service opportunities to honor the civil ...

Chicago Fire Department boats battle the blaze that destroyed McCormick Place in January 1967. More than 500 firefighters ...

With Martin Luther King Day approaching, it's a good moment to remember that the civil rights icon and American hero was also ...

We reviewed the names of people who have received pardons or commutations going back to the 1950s. Here’s a look back at some ...