While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will remain open. Major chain stores such as Target, Costco, Walmart, The Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Mariano's will remain open on the holiday.

The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.

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

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are many events happening Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The DuSable Museum of African American History holds its annual tribute to Reverend Dr. King. Some of the events on the schedule include arts and crafts for children and a performance of the show *A King's Journey.*

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are events, celebrations and services that pay tribute to the civil rights leader. Monday, Jan. 20 FaithBridge’s annual MLK Interfaith

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.

Eastern Illinois University's inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast took place Monday morning in the hours leading up to the presidential inauguration that day in Washington.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Westport Country Playhouse, the Bruce Museum, the Ferguson Library, UConn's Stamford campus and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art are hosting events.

Jan. 20 marks a federal holiday, but it's not for Inauguration Day -- it's in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..

Illinois became the first state to adopt ... replacing "Human Rights Day." To this day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the only non-president to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor.