Religion
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Congregational Church of Batavia offers four-week series on Christian nationalismSep 08, 2026 9:09 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia launches a four-week educational series examining Christian nationalism and its potential threat to democracy, led by Rev. John C. Dorhauer, author of "Steeplejacking: How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion."
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Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 startSep 08, 2026 2:14 pm - Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow terminally ill adults to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians when the law goes into effect ...
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Fourth person charged after fight outside Des Plaines mosqueSep 04, 2026 11:43 am - A fourth person who was involved in a fight outside a Des Plaines mosque last weekend has been charged, police said Friday.
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Cardinal Cupich and Catholic nuns sue Illinois to block medical aid-in-dying law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Sep 04, 2026 9:05 am - Chicago’s Catholic archbishop, two orders of Catholic nuns and other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to block the state from enforcing a controversial Illinois law set to take effect next week that would let doctors prescribe medication to help terminally ill patients end their lives.
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Former Arlington Heights priest, archdiocese leader dies at 87Sep 02, 2026 1:37 pm - The Rev. Gerard T. Broccolo, former pastor of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights and leader of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Divine Worship, died last month at 87, the archdiocese announced Wednesday.
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Elgin Vineyard offers free 12-week Alpha CourseSep 01, 2026 11:38 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host Alpha, a 12-week program exploring Christianity and life questions through informal discussions, beginning Sept. 8 and running through Dec. 8 on Tuesday evenings
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Wine tasting event to benefit ministry serving 700 monthly mealsSep 01, 2026 11:16 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold a fundraiser on Sept. 24 at The Wine Exchange to support their Feeding Ministries program, which serves approximately 700 meals monthly to those in need across the Fox Valley.
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Des Plaines couple to be honored at LSSI’s True Friend celebrationSep 01, 2026 8:27 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen will receive the True Friend Award from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on Oct. 3 for their commitment and support spanning five decades.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers ‘How to Read the Bible’ class this fallSep 01, 2026 6:49 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton launches a four-week "How to Read the Bible" class starting Sept. 13, featuring Bible scholars Michael Graves and Daniel Somboonsiri, designed to help participants understand Scripture through historical context, literary genres, and theological themes.
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Naperville church to host third annual All Abilities Vendor Fair Sept. 12Sep 01, 2026 5:50 pm - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Naperville will host its third annual All Abilities Vendor Fair on Sept. 12, featuring vendors, food, and activities that celebrate businesses serving the disability community.