Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017: What's Open and Closed in Lemont

LEMONT, IL — The country honors the life and achievements of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a national holiday in his name Monday, Jan. 16.

Although it's a federal holiday, most retail businesses around the village will be open. But it's always idea to call ahead and check.

Here's a look at how Martin Luther King Jr. Day will affect institutions and services around Lemont:

Schools: No classes for District 210, District 113-A, St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick, Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Everest Academy
Lemont Village Government: The Village Hall will be closed. State and federal government offices will be closed, too.

Lemont Public Library: The library will be open during its regular Monday hours.

Postal Service: No mail delivery, and all post offices will be closed.

Banks: Most financial institutions will be closed. Call ahead to be sure.

Martin Luther King Jr. (photo by Phil Stanziola, U.S. Library of Congress | Wikimedia Commons)