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Church, civic leaders gather for Mt. Prospect prayer breakfastMay 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Speaking Thursday at Mount Prospect's annual Community Prayer Breakfast, Mayor Irvana Wilks tried to put an optimistic spin on the largely grim local, national and world news that seems to crop up each day. "I truly believe in the next generation," she said. "They are the answer."
More robocalls against gay marriage May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
A coalition of black ministers is launching another round of robocalls against gay marriage. The African-American Clergy Coalition's latest target is Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson of East St. Louis.
Unique children require unique approaches to parenting May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Whether nature or nurture - or a combination of both - children quickly develop their own unique personalities. And often, our Ken Potts says, one style of parenting will not work as we try to guide each of our children.
Black ministers issue robocalls against gay marriage Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The African-American Clergy Coalition launched a round of robocalls against gay marriage on Monday. The 40-second messages feature the voice of former state Sen. James Meeks, who is senior pastor of Chicago's Salem Baptist Church.
St. James School's fifth grade is home to 6 sets of twins Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
There is a lot of giggling going on in the fifth grade at St. James School in Arlington Heights. What else would you expect when you have six sets of twins in one grade? "It's an interesting dynamic," says Brenna O'Hearn, one of the teachers. "They're very competitive; they challenge each other. When one puts their hand up, the other does too."
Gender stereotypes are always changing Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Our Ken Potts finds himself thinking "typical male" thoughts while watching a personal story about an Olympic athlete. Whether it's a product of heredity, environment or choice, gender stereotypes tend to have some truth, Potts says, but we can learn from each other.
Love Elgin Day offers help, services to those in need Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Love Elgin Day, a multidenominational church outreach that served nearly 3,000 people last fall, returns on Saturday, April 27. Those in need are invited to come for free food and personal hygiene items, gently used clothing and shoes, medical and dental screenings, pregnancy ultrasounds, professional legal counsel, haircuts, manicures, massages, bicycle repair and other services. Everything is free.
Church bells to toll in Carol Stream? Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The sound of church bells on Sunday morning could soon be coming to a Carol Stream neighborhood. Village officials say there currently aren’t any religious institutions in town that ring bells, but Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 1415 Lies Road is seeking to do just that. First, though, the church needs the village board’s approval.
Does your attitude stink, or is it appealing? Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
In today's culture we spend a lot of money on perfumes, colognes, and deodorants to cover up our bad odors, but how much attention do we give to the scent coming from within? columnist Annettee Budzban asks.
St. Theresa pupils honor 102-year-old Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Ed Sutarik of Palatine thanks the staff and students of St. Theresa School for making the time to honor a woman on her 102nd birthday. "A big congratulations to St. Theresa students for acknowledging this elderly Palatine resident and for giving her much joy," he writes.
Hymnal that dates to 1640 could fetch $30M Apr 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A tiny hymnal from 1640 believed to be the first book ever printed in what is now the United States is going up for auction, and it could sell for as much as $30 million. Only 11 copies of the Bay Psalm Book survive in varying degrees of completeness. "It's a spectacular book, arguably one of the most important books in this nation's history," said the Rev. Nancy Taylor of Boston's Old South Church.
'Traditional marriage' supporters protest at Sullivan's officeApr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr. of Mundelein said he's received "overwhelming support" from his district since announcing last week that he intends to support a bill to allow gay marriage in Illinois. That support, however, likely wasn't coming from the more than 100 protesters outside his local district office Saturday afternoon.
Poland unveils giant statue of John Paul II Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A giant statue of the late Pope John Paul II billed as the world's tallest has been unveiled in southern Poland.
New local Holocaust film premiers at Oakton Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
"Refuge: Stories of the Selfhelp Home," a one-hour documentary by Ethan Bensiger, premiers 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakton Community College's Skokie campus.
A nun or not? Panel says it’s not up to courts Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Who is properly deemed a Catholic nun or sister? Courts themselves have no place answering such religious questions, a federal appeals court in Chicago ruled Wednesday in a civil dispute that involves a woman who insists she is a religious sister.
Orchard church should drop plan Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Jerry Peterson of Mount Prospect wonders whatever happened to the notion of walking a little ways to church. "What is it about those who think no one must use two legs for any part of a trip?" he says.
St. Francis de Sales open house: Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Francis de Sales Parish School, 11 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, host open houses on Wednesday, April 10 and Wednesday, April 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chicago attorney to discuss his book in Long Grove Apr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
"Once We Were Brothers," the tale of two boys and a family that struggles to survive in war-torn Poland is a legal thriller written by Chicago trial attorney and educator Ronald H. Balson. The sisterhood at Congregation Beth Judea is holding a book discussion with the author at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Route 83 and Hill Top Road, Long Grove.
Mormon church build new temples in Utah, Brazil Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planning to build two new temples in Rio de Janeiro and Cedar City, Utah, the president of the Mormon church announced Saturday. Thomas S. Monson made the announcement in his opening address to more than 100,000 members of the church who've gathered in Salt Lake City for the church's 183rd semi-annual general conference.
Suburban pastor joins call to end Chicago violence Apr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Colin Smith of Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights is among a trio of pastors leading an anti-violence conference on Friday at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. "We couldn't be more different, and so are our churches," Smith says, "but the things that unite us are far greater than everything that separates us."