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Martin Luther King Day

Monday, January 21, 2013

MLK Had a Dream; What's Yours?

Martin Luther King's famous 'I Have a Dream' speech inspired many to think about injustice and how they might help combat it. Patch wants to know what your dream is for a better world.

Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King delivered his rousing "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd of 250,000 in front of the Lincoln Memorial after leading a peaceful demonstration in Washington, D.C. "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,' King said on Aug. 28, 1963. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.? On this Martin Luther King Day, Patch wants to know what your dream is for a better world? Is it to see improved education for all children, safer streets, better access to health …

Friday, January 18, 2013

CORRECTION: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's Opened, Closed

Find out what is open and closed in Palatine for the holiday on Monday.

A previous version of this article stated village hall was open on Monday, when in fact it will be closed and reopen on Tuesday.  A number of Palatine facilities will be closed on Monday in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will not be held in District 15 and District 211 [unrelated to the holiday, there is no school Tuesday, January 22 as well due to teacher institute days at elementary, middle and high schools in Palatine]. All United State Post Offices are closed. There is no regular mail delivery/pickup or retail services on postal holidays.  Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street will be closed on Martin Luther King Day.  The Palatine Public Library will be open during normal hours.  Martin Luther King Jr. Day is …

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