Bensenville, Ill. (January 9, 2025) — The Bensenville Park District invites the community to its first-ever Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Jan. 20, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center Oak Room, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville. The free, public event features a photo exhibit honoring Dr. King’s legacy as well as a keynote address by Judge Chantelle C. Porter, Circuit Court Judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit of DuPage County.
Judge Porter, appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, has a distinguished career dedicated to representing children and families. Her extensive experience, according to her website, includes advocating for over 200 children in the foster care system at the Cook County Public Guardian’s office, supervising the Juvenile Division at the DuPage County Public Defender’s office and serving as a Guardian ad Litem in dependency court cases. As a former partner at A. Traub & Associates, Judge Porter has been a leading advocate in family law, mentoring young lawyers and driving systemic changes in the juvenile justice system.
“We are honored to have Judge Porter join us for this important event,” said Joseph C. Vallez, Executive Director of the Bensenville Park District. “Her dedication to justice and advocacy perfectly embodies Dr. King’s legacy, and we are excited to provide a platform for her to share her remarkable journey with our community.”
The MLK Celebration aims to honor Dr. King’s contributions to social justice and equality while fostering community unity and inspiring future generations. The event encourages community members of all ages to come together, reflect on Dr. King’s impact and celebrate the talents and creativity within Bensenville.
For more information about the MLK Celebration and other community events, visit BvilleParks.org or contact the Bensenville Park District at (630) 766-7015.
