The stunning revelations in biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Eig unearthed transformative firsts about Dr. King – many via newly-released government documents. His book reveals, and it debunks.
Eig unearthed transformative firsts about Dr. King – many via newly-released government documents. His book reveals, and it debunks.
"We are there regularly. They know us and I'm proud of the work that we do there."
Don Rose was one of as many as 3,000 Chicagoans in Washington to join an estimated 250,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial.
The enormous and historic March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for racial justice and delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, happened 60 years ago on Monday. Strategist and activist Don Rose shared his memories of that day, and more, with CBS 2's Jim Williams.
Since 2018, Young, Black & Lit has given out more than 58,000 across the country, and this year plans to distribute 25,000 more.
In the Homewood-Flossmoor wrestling room on Monday, athletes traded takedowns for reading time to a young crowd.
On Monday, some students traded their day off school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a day of service. And they told CBS 2's Sara Machi that a few hours of their time could bring lasting change to their community.
The Chicago started in 2012 as a partnership between Connor Sports, St. Sabina, and NBA stars and other organizations.
On Martin Luther King Day, the Chicago Peace Games were held with the aim of bringing together South Side youth using basketball to break down barriers.
"We have a long way to go, but we've made so much change already; diversity, equity, inclusion. That's really the future of what we're marching for today, and that's Dr. King's legacy."
The events kicks off with a children's story time at 11 a.m. and continue throughout the day.
Activist Marc Lamont Hill will lead Sunday's service followed by a special ceremony honoring state senator Jacqueline Collins.
This Monday, the United States will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But some celebrations honoring the holiday are happening Saturday in and around Chicago.
Celebrations honoring the holiday are happening Saturday in and around Chicago.
If you're looking to volunteer on Monday, there are plenty of opportunities around the city, with organizations including the Obama Foundation and My Block, My Hood My City.
Ahead of Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is holding her annual Interfaith Breakfast Friday morning.
Stone Temple Baptist Church in North Lawndale gained national recognition through the work of two men: founding pastor Rev. James Marcellus Stone, and the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Six decades later, some lessons learned from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are just as relevant today – that is the view of a local author who wrote a book about a pivotal incident in Dr. King's life.
On what would have been his 93rd birthday, civil rights leaders gathered in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood and vowed to continue his work.
White said a monument to King should be in a more prominent location on the Capitol grounds, and he believes the current statue "does not properly reflect Dr. King."
Volunteers with I Am a Gentleman Monday cleaned and sanitized the Salvation Army Center near 69th and Morgan as part of a day of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. King's words speak to the issues America faces today. As CBS 2's Jim Williams reports, one college professor uses his wisdom in her Chicago classroom.
Several groups are helping the hungry throughout the city and suburbs in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
More than 2,000 seniors will be getting personal protective equipment Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
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The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
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Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Café Selmarie, 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September. Owner Birgit Kobayashi is set to retire.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
Police on Monday evening released surveillance photos and video of a man wanted in the shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca outside his home in the Gage Park neighborhood over the weekend.
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Chicago police have released video of a person they say is wanted in connection to the killing of Officer Luis Huesca. Police did not call the man a suspect, instead they were looking to identify him in connection with the shooting. But police did say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Chicago police are warning residents after a man attempted to sexually assault two women in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
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Huesca was off duty, but in uniform, at the time of the shooting.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
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Two boys were shot as a large group of teens flooded the streets in the South Loop near Roosevelt and Canal on March 2.
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Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Danny Mendick had two hits, and Gavin Sheets and manager Pedro Grifol were ejected for arguing balls and strikes in the eighth inning.
The team is planning to hold a press conference with city officials on Wednesday to unveil their plans for a new publicly-owned stadium on the Museum Campus.
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White started 78 games and averaged just over 19 points per contest, up from 9.7 a season ago.
Nico Hoerner had three hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, and Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored twice.
Two boys were shot as a large group of teens flooded the streets in the South Loop near Roosevelt and Canal on March 2.
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Huesca was off duty, but in uniform, at the time of the shooting.