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Experience Mary’s journey through music and meditation at Mundelein church Nov. 29

Submitted by Mary Ann Beatty
Oct 19, 2026 1:41 pm - On Nov. 29, Santa Maria del Popolo Catholic Church in Mundelein hosts "Seeing Advent Through Mary's Eyes," a one-hour meditation event, featuring musical performances and narrative readings that explore Mary's pregnancy experience to deepen participants' Advent preparation.
Finding your ‘Dave’: The power of mentorship in life and faith

By the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, Special to the Daily Herald
Oct 19, 2026 1:23 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on two mentors named David: a former university president who still meets him for coffee, and a radio pastor who gave him career opportunities.
Second annual Makers Market at Aurora Central Catholic seeks vendors

Submitted by Aurora Central Catholic
Oct 15, 2026 4:24 pm - On Nov. 14, Aurora Central Catholic High School will host its second annual Makers Market, featuring local crafters and vendors selling handmade gifts, home decor, artwork, clothing, and seasonal items.
Hindu community ‘horrified’ by attempted mass shooting at Aurora temple

By Madhu Krishnamurthy and Steve Zalusky
Oct 15, 2026 11:52 am - When Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid heard of the attempted mass shooting at her hometown Hindu temple her reaction was utter disbelief. Stunned community leaders in the wake of the allegations are voicing concern over growing hate targeting South Asians.
Questions swirl about pope’s future and what he knew when praying at a French shrine famed for cures

By NICOLE WINFIELD
Oct 15, 2026 7:32 am - When Pope Leo XIV was elected after the pained finale of Pope Francis’ pontificate, there was hope that a younger, healthier pope would be able to guide the Catholic Church for quite some time before age and ailments slowed him.
Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, his doctors say

By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY
Oct 14, 2026 6:17 am - Pope Leo XIV was eating regularly Wednesday and began walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said.
Police: Des Plaines man threatened Muslim women at park, made bigoted remarks

By Russell Lissau
Oct 13, 2026 3:38 pm - A Des Plaines man who reportedly made bigoted statements about Muslim women and threatened them is facing hate crime-related charges.
Taste of Norway offers food, crafts, cooking demonstrations Nov. 1

Submitted by Al Benson
Oct 13, 2026 2:32 pm - On Nov. 1, Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter hosts annual Taste of Norway Hostfest at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery, featuring traditional Norwegian food, crafts, and cooking demonstrations.
Gary UMC offers class on benefit of trees

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Oct 13, 2026 1:05 pm - On Sundays through Oct. 25, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering “Canopy of Creation,” a class highlighting tree inequities and how you can help, at 10:10 a.m.
Crystal Lake church opens registration for youth basketball and cheerleading programs

By Jill Ernst, Immanuel Lutheran
Oct 13, 2026 12:27 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake is opening registration through Nov. 30 for Upward Sports, a Christ-centered basketball and cheerleading program for kindergarten through fifth grade students.

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