News Flash

On January 16, the nation will mark Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) Day.

Many organizations will be closed to mark the holiday, with some noting that it should be a day used for community service. 

Note that Village offices are open on January 16.

If you are interested in learning more about the MLK holiday and the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., consider the following resources:

• The King Center, Atlanta, Georgia
  
• Stanford University: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute: King National Holiday webpage
  
• WGN: The road to making MLK Day a federal holiday has roots in Chicago
  
• Wikipedia: Passage of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
• Illinois Secretary of State List of State Holidays
  
• National Today: MLK Jr Day
  
• Biography: Martin Luther King Jr
  

(The artwork is provided by The King Center.)