I Have A Dream Speech - Martin Luther King

Originally a clergyman, Martin Luther King Jr. was best known for his leadership with the African-American Civil Rights movement during the 60s.

One of King’s most memorable moments came when he delivered his I Have a Dream speech on Aug. 28, 1963. The speech lasted more than 17 minutes, but will be remembered for eternity. In honor of Martin Luther King day, we have linked his entire speech in full below.

We’ve also posted important closing for Skokie and the Chicagoland area.

I Have a Dream -CBS

"I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity."

Read the full speech here.

Important closing - 

Schools -

-East Prairie School District 73

-Oliver McCracken Middle School

-Old Orchard Junior High

-Jane Stenson

-Niles North and Niles West

-Lincoln School District 74

-Fairview

-Madison Elementary

-Walker Elementary

Refuse Service -

There will be no refuse collection services on Monday, Jan. 16. Service will resume on Wednesday. Normal recycling schedules remain in effect.

Government offices - 

All federal, state, county and city buildings are closed.

Postal service -
All post offices will be closed. Express mail will be delivered, however.

Courts –

Federal, state and county courts are closed.

Banks –

Most banks are closed, but some may remain open for a few hours. Check your branch for more details.

CTA and Metra

Pace, Metra and CTA will be on their regular schedules.

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