Religion
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Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a street priest, a missionary and a Lutheran convert
May 02, 2025 6:41 am - When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to choose a successor to Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, they will be looking above all for a holy man who can guide the Catholic Church. Beyond that, they will weigh his administrative and pastoral experience and consider what the church needs today.
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A century of family, friends, faith: Elgin woman reflects on 100th birthdayMay 01, 2025 9:40 am - Jan Breitmayer of Elgin recently turned 100 years old. It’s a milestone she says doesn’t deserve any special recognition. “A lot of people get to 100 these days,” she said.
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Elgin church to host 50th annual Strawberry FestivalApr 30, 2025 1:23 pm - The theme of the day is everything strawberry at the 50th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin.
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Life experiences can lead to new opportunitiesApr 30, 2025 10:11 am - Annettee Budzban says that we never know what our experiences might teach us.
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Algonquin restaurant sponsors its 10th annual Hilltop SupperApr 30, 2025 12:47 am - On May 13, First Congregational Church of Dundee will offer a free drive-through Mexican meal for its Hilltop Community Supper, sponsored for the 10th year by On the Border restaurant.
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Learn about God’s communal love at Gary UMC in WheatonApr 30, 2025 12:10 am - For the next two Sundays at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, learn about the untranslatable Hebrew word, “hesed,” and its concept that reveals God’s communal love.
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Local leaders and advocates gather for May 3 climate conference in PalatineApr 29, 2025 11:55 pm - Community members and climate advocates are invited to attend Climate Action Now!, a half-day conference hosted by Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist’s Green Sanctuary Committee in Palatine on Saturday, May 3.
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Huntley church to host new member gathering May 4Apr 29, 2025 11:34 pm - Learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Faith Church Lombard hosts Beatles tribute concert and catered dinnerApr 29, 2025 9:18 pm - A Beatles Free Tribute Concert and catered dinner is being hosted by Faith United Methodist Church in Lombard on May 24.
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Lily Lake church hosts community spaghetti dinnerApr 29, 2025 11:35 am - Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake hosting free spaghetti dinner on May 3, with carryout also available. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and dessert.