“The term homosexual was coined in 1869,” says Jonathan D. Katz, the co-curator, along with art historian Johnny Willis, of The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Bernice King, entered the debate between NFL quarterback and ex-ESPN host Robert Griffin III and Angel Reese.

Civil rights leader's daughter tells a Fox Sports analyst to call a WNBA player instead of responding through social media.

In each of the last two years, RR Auction has sold Steve Jobs-signed business cards for $181,183 and $103,750. RR has sold ...

On September 16, 1968, a unit became the only Illinois National Guard unit called into active duty during the Vietnam War. Here's their July reunion.

The father of local rapper Mellow Buckzz, who held an album release party before a deadly mass shooting occurred in River ...

Almost four years after his “I Have a Dream” speech, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived at a tent-in demonstration in ...

CHICAGO – In Chicago, numerous events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. included many community service projects. City and state leaders, along with community members, gathered at Soldier ...

Ten fourth- and fifth-grade students from Chicago Public Schools and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago competed for the top honor at Foley & Lardner LLP’s Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition… ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago was significant. In early 1966, he moved his family into an apartment in the 1500 block of South Hamlin Avenue to draw attention to the poor living ...

With some students off school already for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously cold weather expected in Chicago, many will be looking for things to do inside in the city.

During its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Game on Jan. 17 presented by Advocate Health Care, the Chicago Bulls will celebrate its 2025 Class ...